# Strictly Come Dancing 2026 season updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/strictly-come-dancing-2026-season-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-01T00:17:45.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The BBC has announced details for the 2026 season of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Paralympic athlete Dame Sarah Storey, who holds 19 gold medals, has been confirmed as a contestant. 

The upcoming series will feature a refreshed presentation team, including Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe, while the judging panel remains the same. Additionally, the production will see a reorganization of professional dancers, with several notable performers departing the show.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Celebrity updates for Strictly Come Dancing and Mira quién baila

Celebrity updates from dance shows include Paralympic legend Sarah Storey joining the 2026 lineup of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and singer Marko Jara declining a guest appearance on ‘Mira quién baila’ due to work.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celebrity-updates-for-strictly-come-dancing-and-mira-quin-baila

### 2026-09-12: Sarah Storey joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup

Paralympic champion Dame Sarah Storey joins the 2026 lineup of BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ following her retirement from elite competition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-storey-joins-strictly-come-dancing-2026-lineup

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