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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing is set to introduce a major overhaul, including new hosts and a shake-up of the professional dancer line-up, with announcements beginning earlier than usual. The new era of the BBC dance competition will be led by a fresh presenting team comprising Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe. EastEnders star Lacey Turner, known for her role as Stacey Slater, has been confirmed as the first contestant for the 2026 series, expressing her excitement to participate after being a long-time fan. Former Love Island contestant Dani Dyer is returning to the show after an injury forced her withdrawal last year, and Australian singer and former Neighbours actor Delta Goodrem has also been announced, eager to step onto the ballroom floor. Reports indicate that former X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden and Paralympian cyclist Dame Sarah Storey are among the other celebrities rumoured to be joining the line-up for the upcoming series. In fullStrictly Come Dancing lineup: Meet the 2026 celebrity cast so far – and the rumoured contestantsThank 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
Strictly Come Dancing 2026: All you need to know about the star-studded line-up
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing is set to introduce a major overhaul, including new hosts and a shake-up of the professional dancer line-up, with announcements beginning earlier than usual. The new era of the BBC dance competition will be led by a fresh presenting team comprising Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe. EastEnders star Lacey Turner, known for her role as Stacey Slater, has been confirmed as the first contestant for the 2026 series, expressing her excitement to participate after being a long-time fan. Former Love Island contestant Dani Dyer is returning to the show after an injury forced her withdrawal last year, and Australian singer and former Neighbours actor Delta Goodrem has also been announced, eager to step onto the ballroom floor. Reports indicate that former X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden and Paralympian cyclist Dame Sarah Storey are among the other celebrities rumoured to be joining the line-up for the upcoming series. In fullStrictly Come Dancing lineup: Meet the 2026 celebrity cast so far – and the rumoured contestantsThank 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
