All the confirmed Strictly Come Dancing celebrities for the 2026 line-up
Here is the Strictly Come Dancing line up ahead of the show’s return. (BBC)
Here are the confirmed celebs on the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing line-up ahead of the revamped show’s return.
The BBC staple returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe as the new hosts.
The judging panel remains the same – Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas – to offer their expert opinions and scores of the dancing celebs and their professional partners.
There has also been a shake-up with the pro dancer line-up. Fan favourites Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer, Michelle Tsiakkas and Gorka Márquez have departed. Meanwhile, Neil Jones and Nancy Xu will be without a partner for this series.
Here are the confirmed celebs for this year’s Strictly:
Lacey Turner
EastEnders star Lacey Turner, who has played Stacey Slater on the soap since 2004, was the first contestant announced. Her performance has won her numerous accolades, including several British Soap Awards and National Television Awards.
Now, the 38-year-old actor is swapping the film set for the dance floor.
In a statement about her appearance, Turner shared: “I am so excited to being making my way to the dance floor this year to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing!
“I am a huge fan and can’t quite believe I will be taking part and not watching at home this year! I look forward to meeting everyone and learning a new skill!
Dani Dyer
Former Love Island contestant Dani Dyer was part of the Strictly 2025 cast. However, her time on the show was just one week long before she was forced to withdraw due to an ankle fracture.
Dyer, the 29-year-old daughter of actor Danny Dyer, was originally partnered with Nikita Kuzmin, but it’s unclear whether they’ll be paired up this year.
“I am so excited to be back in the ballroom this September!” Dyer said of her second chance on Strictly.
“I just cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on and hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one! I’m just over the moon and cannot wait to find out who else is doing it!”
Delta Goodrem
Australian singer and actor Delta Goodrem will be bringing her Australian charm to the Strictly dance floor.
Goodreem represented Australia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, finishing fourth, and previously starred on the beloved soap opera Neighbours.
The 41-year-old has also been a judge on The Voice Australia; time will tell if adding dancing will make her a triple threat.
“I’ve been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career – from TV, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world, there is however one stage I’ve never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor!” she shared.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can’t wait to get started!”
These are all the names confirmed so far. But, as is always the case, there are plenty of rumours about who else will be joining the cast.
X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden is said to be joining the confirmed 2026 celeb line-up.
Also, Paralympian cyclist Dame Sarah Storey is tipped to join this year’s pool of Strictly stars.
Further news about Strictly will be revealed throughout the summer.
The brand-new series of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be getting underway on BBC One and iPlayer this September.
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