By Daily Mail Reporter
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American dancer Janette Manrara who is appearing on the BBC show for the first time this year, has revealed she had only heard of one of the celebrities in this year's line-up.
The Strictly Come Dancing star told The Independent that she had only recognised Julian Macdonald's name because his clothes had been worn by famous singers.
She added that she 'wasn't nervous' before meeting this year's crop ahead of the start of the new on Saturday.
Professional dancer Janette Manrara at the launch night for the latest series of the show on Tuesday
When Janette was asked which of the contestant she recognised, she said: 'Absolutely none of them.'
The comment came after presenter Tess Daly told the Radio Times the pool of celebrities was 'getting smaller'.
This year's contestants include rugby player Ben Cohen, television presenter Vanessa Feltz and Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden.
New recruits: The cast of this year's Strictly Come Dancing
The sparkly outfits are back: Dancers Karen Hauer, Aliona Vilani and Janette Manrara at the series launch on Tuesday
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, former Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede and model Abbey Clancy will also be among the group of 15 who will be put through their paces by the professionals.
The Telegraph reported that the BBC had said it was 'really pleased' with the 2013 line-up.
Adding that it was normal that an American dancer might not be familiar with the faces of the mainly UK-based celebs.
Strictly presenter Tess Daly looks stunning in gold and black sequined dress
Co-host Sir Bruce Forsyth gets into the grove ahead of the new series
Janette, one of five new dancers, will find out on Saturday which of the contestants she will be paired with.
It will be a nerve wracking first night for the stars who must perform a group routine before meeting judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli for the first time.
The dancers were all out in force for the launch on Tuesday, where the professionals donned sequined, gold dresses to walk the red carpet.
Last year's winners Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace performing on Strictly Come Dancing
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