Sarah Storey joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup

The BBC has announced several updates for the 2026 season of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Paralympic legend Dame Sarah Storey, the most successful British Paralympic athlete with 19 gold medals, has been confirmed as the seventh celebrity contestant.

The upcoming series will feature a revamped presenting lineup including Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. The judging panel remains unchanged, consisting of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and head judge Shirley Ballas.

Other confirmed participants include presenter Will Best. The show also undergoes a reorganization of professional dancers, noting the departures of Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Gorka Márquez.