Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrity contestants confirmed

Meet the celebrities waltzing into the ballroom in autumn 2026, as they're announced...

Published: 11 June 2026

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Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September 2026, with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style.

The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores.

But who'll be hoping to impress them and claim ballroom glory when Strictly returns?

It's time to meet the official Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrity line-up (so far...)

Lacey Turner

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I am so excited to being making my way to the dance floor this year to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing! 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!
— Lacey Turner

Lacey Turner is an award-winning actress, best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders.

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Dani Dyer

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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! I’m just over the moon and cannot wait to find out who else is doing it!
— Dani Dyer

Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster and author.

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Further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series getting underway on BBC One and iPlayer this September.

For all the latest breaking news from the ballroom check out our Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Everything You Need to Know guide.

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