Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrity lineup announced

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 BBC Lacey Turner Dani Dyer celebrity line-up

The BBC has finalized the 15-person celebrity lineup for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, scheduled to begin in September. The cast features a mix of television actors, musicians, athletes, and social media personalities.

Notable contestants include EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and Love Island winner Dani Dyer, who are currently listed as joint favorites to win the competition according to early betting odds. Dyer returns to the show after being forced to withdraw from the 2025 series due to an ankle injury. Other confirmed participants include Australian singer Delta Goodrem, actress Melanie Walters, former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, and Bethany Antonia.

The upcoming series will also feature significant production changes, including a new presenting trio consisting of Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe, as well as the introduction of five new professional dancers.

Entities

BBC · Dani Dyer · Delta Goodrem · Lacey Turner · Melanie Walters

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