BBC Announces Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Celebrity Line-Up

The Ballroom Returns for Autumn 2026

According to an official BBC announcement, the celebrity contestants for the upcoming 2026 series of *Strictly Come Dancing* have been officially confirmed. The popular entertainment show is set to return to BBC One and iPlayer.

The broadcaster reported that Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe will host the series, while Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas will return to the judging panel to score the routines.

Confirmed Celebrity Contestants

The initial line-up features a mix of actors, athletes, broadcasters, and personalities:

• Lacey Turner: Award-winning actress known for *EastEnders*.
• Dani Dyer: TV personality, broadcaster, and author.
• Delta Goodrem: Singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
• Chris Appleton: Conceptual hair stylist.
• Cach: Social media star, model, DJ, and charity ambassador.
• Will Best: TV and radio host.
• Dame Sarah Storey: Nineteen-time Paralympic gold medalist.
• Jaime: Acclaimed screen actress.
• Bethany: Actress known for *House of the Dragon*.
• Shaun Wright-Phillips: Former England footballer and broadcaster.
• Graeme Hall: Dog trainer and television presenter.
• Lawrence: Actor known for *Emmerdale*.
• Tabby: Team GB skeleton athlete.
• John Nellis: Sports content creator.
• Melanie Walters: Veteran film, radio, television, and theatre actress.

Launch Show Details

The BBC confirmed that the launch show featured the celebrity cast discovering their professional dancing partners in front of a studio audience through three specially-choreographed routines. Further details regarding broadcast schedules and weekly themes can be verified directly via the BBC Media Centre and the official *Strictly Come Dancing* iPlayer pages.