Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDani Dyer is confirmed to return to Strictly Come Dancing in September 2026, having previously been forced to pull out from last year’s series. She is the second contestant announced for the upcoming season. Dyer announced the news in a video on the Strictly Instagram page, saying: “I’m so excited to say that I’m going to be back in the ballroom this September. 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 see everyone else that’s on it. See you soon Strictly!”Her return has been celebrated by the likes of reigning champion Carlos Gu and Dianne Buswell. Judge Shirley Ballas also welcomed her back to the competition. In fullStrictly 2026 lineup live: BBC reveals Love Island star Dani Dyer as second contestantThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Dani Dyer confirms Strictly Come Dancing comeback for 2026 series
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDani Dyer is confirmed to return to Strictly Come Dancing in September 2026, having previously been forced to pull out from last year’s series. She is the second contestant announced for the upcoming season. Dyer announced the news in a video on the Strictly Instagram page, saying: “I’m so excited to say that I’m going to be back in the ballroom this September. 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 see everyone else that’s on it. See you soon Strictly!”Her return has been celebrated by the likes of reigning champion Carlos Gu and Dianne Buswell. Judge Shirley Ballas also welcomed her back to the competition. In fullStrictly 2026 lineup live: BBC reveals Love Island star Dani Dyer as second contestantThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
