# Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup and premiere details > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bbcs-strictly-come-dancing-prepares-major-host-and-professional-lineup-overhaul-for-the-2026-series > Updated: 2026-09-10T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 66. Developments: 30. In July 2026, the BBC confirmed the celebrity roster for the 24th series of Strictly Come Dancing, naming Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dani Dyer, Dame Sarah Storey, and Jaime Winstone. The presenting team was overhauled, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe replacing longtime hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The judging panel—Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and head judge Shirley Ballas—remained unchanged. Earlier in the year, Winkleman and Daly stepped back, prompting the search for the new hosting trio. A major reshuffle of the professional dance troupe saw the departure of several senior dancers, including Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Gorka Márquez. In their place, the BBC introduced five international professionals: Aleksandra Isaeva (Ukraine), Cristian Priori (Italy), Lethabo Monametsi (South Africa), Maddie Ingoldsby (UK), and Mark Karmalita (Canada). Neil Jones and Nancy Xu were also benched without partners for the season. Former professional Brendan Cole publicly criticized the new presenting lineup, suggesting Anton du Beke would have been a more appropriate choice. Additional celebrity additions include House of the Dragon actress Bethany Antonia, actress Melanie Walters, and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips. The finalized 15-person lineup includes Dani Dyer, who returns after being forced to withdraw from the 2025 series due to an ankle injury. Executive producer Eve Winstanley exited after a decade, and the companion show It Takes Two moved to a vodcast format hosted by Ellie Taylor. The refreshed series is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, September 19, 2026, on BBC One and iPlayer. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup and premiere details Strictly Come Dancing returns on September 19, 2026, featuring a new three-person presenting team and a lineup of 15 celebrities, including singer Delta Goodrem and actress Lacey Turner. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-2026-lineup-and-premiere-details ### 2026-08-13: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrity lineup announced The BBC has announced the 15-person cast for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, featuring Lacey Turner and Dani Dyer as early favorites amid changes to the presenting lineup. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-2026-celebrity-lineup-announced ### 2026-08-08: BBC's Strictly Come Dancing announces new presenters and contestants The BBC's Strictly Come Dancing returns this September with a revamped presenting team and new celebrity contestants, including Paralympic legend Dame Sarah Storey. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbcs-strictly-come-dancing-announces-new-presenters-and-contestants ### 2026-08-04: Strictly Come Dancing overhauls 2026 lineup with new presenters and dancers BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will feature new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, five new professional dancers, a celebrity cast including Lacey Turner, and criticism from former pro Br 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-overhauls-2026-lineup-with-new-presenters-and-dancers ### 2026-08-01: Strictly Come Dancing overhauls hosts and adds five new professional dancers BBC revamps Strictly Come Dancing with comedian Ellie Taylor hosting It Takes Two and adds five new professional dancers, including Ukrainian champion Aleksandra Isaeva. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-overhauls-hosts-and-adds-five-new-professional-dancers ### 2026-07-27: Strictly Come Dancing adds five international pros and revamps host lineup for 2026 season Strictly Come Dancing announces five new international professional dancers, a new trio of hosts, and adds House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia to its 2026 cast. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-adds-five-international-pros-and-revamps-host-lineup-for-2026-season ### 2026-07-24: Strictly Come Dancing adds five new professional dancers for 2026 Strictly Come Dancing will feature five new professional dancers—Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby and Mark Karmalita—from five countries, replacing five outgoing pros for 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-reveals-dancer-partnership-split-and-new-celebrity-contestants-for-upcoming-se ### 2026-07-23: Jaime Winstone confirmed as contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Jaime Winstone, 41, is confirmed as a celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, joining a new line‑up and hosts on the BBC dance show. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaime-winstone-confirmed-as-contestant-on-strictly-come-dancing-2026 ### 2026-07-21: BBC plans to put Strictly Come Dancing up for competitive tender The BBC intends to tender the production of Strictly Come Dancing after a 2026 revamp with new hosts and a fresh celebrity line‑up, amid concerns it may be taken over by an external company. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-plans-to-put-strictly-come-dancing-up-for-competitive-tender ### 2026-07-20: Sarah Storey joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrity lineup BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing 2026 returns with Emma Willis hosting and Dame Sarah Storey announced as the seventh celebrity contestant, adding new presenters and dancer changes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-storey-joins-strictly-come-dancing-2026-celebrity-lineup ### 2026-07-18: BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Cast Announced BBC unveiled the first seven celebrities for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, including Lacey Turner and Dani Dyer, and is considering former referee Mark Clattenburg for the cast. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbcs-strictly-come-dancing-2026-cast-announced ### 2026-07-15: Paralympic legend Dame Sarah Storey joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Dame Sarah Storey, Britain's most decorated Paralympian, joins the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing cast alongside Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and others; the series returns in autumn on BBC One with new hosts. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-2026-cast-includes-paralympic-champion-dame-sarah-storey-and-presenter-will-be ### 2026-07-13: Will Best confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 as sixth celebrity contestant Will Best joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 as its sixth celebrity contestant; the BBC also hints at talks with The Traitors winner Stephen Libby. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/will-best-confirmed-for-strictly-come-dancing-2026-as-sixth-celebrity-contestant ### 2026-07-09: Strictly Come Dancing sets up 2026 celebrity lineup and announces producer exit Strictly Come Dancing previews its 2026 celebrity cast while executive producer Eve Winstanley departs, signalling format updates and new hosts for the series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-sets-up-2026-celebrity-lineup-and-announces-producer-exit ### 2026-07-08: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup announced with Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem and Chris Appleton BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing returns in Sep 2026 with new hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe, unchanged judges, departures of several pro dancers, and a line‑up including Lacey Turner, Delta 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-2026-lineup-announced-with-lacey-turner-delta-goodrem-and-chris-appleton ### 2026-06-24: UK TV Shows Spotlight Strictly Come Dancing Links Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu join Celebrity Gogglebox, while EastEnders guest Jenny Thomas reveals her Strictly choreography work and past show links, highlighting the dance competition’s presence across UK TV. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-tv-shows-spotlight-strictly-come-dancing-links ### 2026-06-23: Johannes Radebe Announces UK‑Ireland Tour and New Strictly Come Dancing Hosting Role Johannes Radebe launches a UK‑Ireland tour (1 Apr‑13 Jun) with a London Palladium gala and will co‑host Strictly Come Dancing from September, reassuring fans he’ll keep dancing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/johannes-radebe-announces-ukireland-tour-and-new-strictly-come-dancing-hosting-role ### 2026-06-19: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 adds Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem and Chris Appleton The 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing announces four new celebrity contestants: actress Lacey Turner, Love Island alum Dani Dyer, Australian singer Delta Goodrem and stylist Chris Appleton. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-2026-adds-lacey-turner-dani-dyer-delta-goodrem-and-chris-appleton ### 2026-06-19: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Unveils New Hosts and Celebrity Line‑up Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe will host Strictly Come Dancing 2026, with a celebrity line‑up featuring Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem, Dani Dyer, Chris Appleton and rumored Melanie Walters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-2026-unveils-new-hosts-and-celebrity-lineup ### 2026-06-13: BBC rolls out new entertainment slate featuring EastEnders Pride cameo and Strictly Come Dancing return BBC's entertainment update adds a Pride cameo by drag star La Voix in EastEnders and confirms Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 return with new hosts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-rolls-out-new-entertainment-slate-featuring-eastenders-pride-cameo-and-strictly-come-dancing-ret ### 2026-06-11: BBC announces Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup with new hosts BBC reveals Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup: Lacey Turner and Dani Dyer join new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe; judges return, series slated for September. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-announces-strictly-come-dancing-2026-lineup-with-new-hosts ### 2026-06-01: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup revealed as Giovanni Pernice announces 2027 UK‑Ireland tour Giovanni Pernice announced a 2027 UK‑Ireland ‘Unstoppable’ tour, while Strictly Come Dancing prepares a 2026 revival with new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, Johannes Radebe and rumored stars Lacey Turner, 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-2026-lineup-revealed-as-giovanni-pernice-announces-2027-ukireland-tour ### 2026-05-23: Josh Widdicombe joins Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe as new Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe will co‑host Strictly Come Dancing with Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe, forming the show’s first three‑person presenting team. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-widdicombe-joins-emma-willis-and-johannes-radebe-as-new-strictly-come-dancing-host ### 2026-05-19: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe appointed as new Strictly Come Dancing hosts BBC names Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as new Strictly hosts, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-appoints-emma-willis-josh-widdicombe-and-johannes-radebe-as-new-hosts ### 2026-05-15: Josh Widdicombe confirmed as new Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe named as the new Strictly Come Dancing host, joining Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-widdicombe-confirmed-as-new-strictly-come-dancing-host ### 2026-05-12: Johannes Radebe to co‑host Strictly Come Dancing with Emma Willis Johannes Radebe may join Emma Willis as co‑host of Strictly Come Dancing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/johannes-radebe-to-cohost-strictly-come-dancing-with-emma-willis ### 2026-05-06: Strictly Come Dancing unveils new professional dancer and judge lineup BBC reveals revamped Strictly Come Dancing dancer and judge lineup for the 2026 series. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-unveils-new-professional-dancer-and-judge-lineup ### 2026-04-28: Gorka Marquez exits Strictly Come Dancing as the professional lineup undergoes shake-up Gorka Marquez quits Strictly Come Dancing after a decade as pro amid major lineup shake-up. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gorka-marquez-exits-strictly-come-dancing-as-the-professional-lineup-undergoes-shake-up ### 2026-04-23: Strictly Come Dancing set for major revamp as new hosts sought BBC to overhaul It Takes Two and replace hosts after Daly and Winkleman exit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-set-for-major-revamp-as-new-hosts-sought ### 2026-04-18: Strictly Come Dancing to proceed with hosting changes as Winkleman and Daly step back Winkleman and Daly step back from hosting; replacement talk swirls as Strictly prepares a launch. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strictly-come-dancing-to-proceed-with-hosting-changes-as-winkleman-and-daly-step-back --- Cite as: Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup and premiere details. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bbcs-strictly-come-dancing-prepares-major-host-and-professional-lineup-overhaul-for-the-2026-series