The fourth Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant has been revealed - after Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Delta Goodrem were already revealed in a series of unprecedentedly early announcements15:11, 19 Jun 2026Updated 15:12, 19 Jun 2026Strictly Come Dancing's fourth contestant has been announced for the BBC's 2026 series. Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Delta Goodrem have already been announced for the show, with the news being released unprecedentedly early.‌The BBC show is back this year for its first series since hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quit the programme. Tess and Claudia have since been replaced by a trio of presenters - former pro dancer Johannes Radebe, former Christmas Special Strictly contestant Josh Widdecombe and Emma Willis.‌Following the announcement of Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem and Dani Dyer, who was supposed to be on the last season but had to withdraw due to injury, the fourth celebrity taking part has been revealed. Chris Appleton, hair stylist to the stairs, is set to take part.‌Chris Appleton is a world-renowned conceptual hair stylist and has worked with huge stars including Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Sofía Vergara, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry.He said: "I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience. I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new. I may know my way around a salon floor, but the dance floor is a whole different story – and I can’t wait to get started."‌Stacey Slater star Lacey - who has starred on the BBC soap for years - was the first name to be announced this year. The BBC show usually make their announcements from August onwards, but this year, the names have come earlier."I am so excited to being making my way to the dance floor this year to be a part of Strictly! 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!" she said.‌Dani Dyer has also been announced for this series after she was forced to pull out owing to injury last year. She had hurt her foot during training and was unable to take part on the programme.She said of her return: "I am so excited 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!Article continues below"I’m just over the moon and cannot wait to find out who else is doing it!" Dani withdrew last year due to injury before the show even began and there had been hope she'd make her return again."Meanwhile, Delta said: “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! I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can’t wait to get started!”For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .