When will the next 'Strictly' contestant be announced? The Independent understands that the full celebrity line-up for 2026 will be announced over the next two weeks – so it’s very likely that we’ll be getting a new Strictly star every day. So far, we’ve had EastEnders’ Lacey Turner officially join the line-up – but who’ll be next?(PA)Lauren Morris11 June 2026 09:25Lacey Turner announced as first 'Strictly' contestant for 2026The EastEnders star is officially the first celebrity to enter the Strictly ballroom later this year – with the show sharing the news yesterday (Wednesday 10 June). “I am so excited to being making my way to the dance floor this year to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing!” she said in a statement. “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!”It comes over a year after the actor announced that she was taking a hiatus from the BBC soap after 21 years. Lacey Turner is the first ‘Strictly’ contestant to be announced (Getty)Lauren Morris11 June 2026 08:31