Promising the usual glitz and glamour, the trailer also gave a hint at what was to come with the BBC dancing show's huge ravamp12:00, 05 Sep 2026Updated 13:33, 05 Sep 2026Strictly Come Dancing 2026 trailerPowered by a pair of dangerously high stilletos, judge Motsi Mabuse looks every bit a goddess in her glittery gold gown as she strides to the centre of the shot to open Strictly 2026's first trailer.High-octane from the off, fans are treated to energetic performances by the pro dancers down the backstage of Elstree as glitter is thrown in the air and chandeliers are rolled into shot. The infamous Glitterball also makes an appearance, with judge Craig Revel Horwood attempting to smash it with a sledge hammer while co-stars Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke show off their dance skills.The trailer concludes by introducing its brand news hosts Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe, who hold hands as they make their way down the brightly lit stairs. The trio are taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after they quit the BBC show last year.As part of a huge revamp, bosses also axed long-standing professionals, Karen Hauer, Gorka Márquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas in favour of new talent. While former Strictly contestant Ellie Taylor replaces Janette Manrara and Fleur East.Sharing the trailer online, Strictly declared: "Let's get this party started!"Fans were ecstatic over the trailer, flocking to the comments to share their thoughts, with one writing: "So, so excited for this to start, I literally look forward to strictly every year.." While another commented: "YES YES YES WE ARE SO BACK."A third wrote: "Good luck to the new presenters. I hope viewers given them time to settle."The BBC competition kicks off with a pre-recorded show on September 19 with the star-studded line-up - including EastEnders’ Lacey Turner, Love Island winner Dani Dyer and singer Delta Goodrem - learning who they will be partnered up with.Ahead of the instalment, a new picture showed the trio of new hosts - who replaced Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts -larking around in a golf buggy and getting their hands on the coveted Glitterball trophy in a teaser for the upcoming 24th season.Article continues belowEmma, 50, clearly got the glamour memo as she donned a beige, sequin gown and matching heels while Josh added his own spin to the dress code with an all-black suit, paired with a colourful tie.Lacey, Dani and Delta will be battling it out for the trophy beside their fellow celebs, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker and John Nellis.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.
First Strictly 2026 trailer introduces new hosts and teases glitzy revamp
Promising the usual glitz and glamour, the trailer also gave a hint at what was to come with the BBC dancing show's huge ravamp









