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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDame Sarah Storey, Britain's most successful Paralympian with 19 gold medals, has been announced as the seventh celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The 48-year-old, who recently retired from her illustrious career in swimming and cycling, will take on the dancefloor as her next challenge. Storey expressed her excitement for the new venture, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the show and her desire to learn, inspired by her daughter. Born with a non-functioning left hand, Dame Sarah began her Paralympic journey in swimming at the age of 14, later transitioning to cycling. She joins a line-up that includes Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, and Will Best, with Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe confirmed as new hosts. In fullStrictly Come Dancing lineup: The confirmed 2026 celebrity castMore bulletinsThank 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 confirms Paralympic legend for 2026 line-up
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDame Sarah Storey, Britain's most successful Paralympian with 19 gold medals, has been announced as the seventh celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The 48-year-old, who recently retired from her illustrious career in swimming and cycling, will take on the dancefloor as her next challenge. Storey expressed her excitement for the new venture, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the show and her desire to learn, inspired by her daughter. Born with a non-functioning left hand, Dame Sarah began her Paralympic journey in swimming at the age of 14, later transitioning to cycling. She joins a line-up that includes Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, and Will Best, with Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe confirmed as new hosts. In fullStrictly Come Dancing lineup: The confirmed 2026 celebrity castMore bulletinsThank 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
