Eurovision sensation Delta Goodrem has been announced as the latest celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing. The performer will be taking part alongside Dani Dyer, who is making a comeback following an injury that forced her withdrawal last year, and EastEnders star Lacey Turner.
Delta expressed her excitement, stating: "I have been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career - from TV, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world. However, there is one stage I have never stepped onto, and that is the ballroom floor! I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and cannot wait to get started!"
The Australian star boasts an impressive career encompassing acting, music performance and composition, charitable work, and business ventures. She graced the Eurovision stage in Vienna, Austria, in May, flying the flag for Australia with her track Eclipse, securing the nation's second-strongest showing in the competition's history by claiming fourth spot, reports Wales Online.
Supporters have been absolutely delighted by the news, with judge Motsi Mabuse writing: "Welcome, @deltagoodrem. From one Southern Hemisphere girl to another, I cannot wait to see you sparkle in the ballroom. Let's dance!" One fan also commented: "The Eurovision 2026 powerhouse herself!! Between her and Dani, who am I gonna stan? Strictly, you are making this extremely difficult." Another fan added: "Now THIS is a booking!! YES DELTA!!!!"
Speculation had been swirling that the pop star would be joining the reality TV competition, after she played coy when questioned about it on Good Morning Britain. During an appearance on the ITV daytime programme, Delta claimed she was "always open" to Strictly, but refused to shut down the rumours. After a behind-the-scenes clip of Delta dancing at an afterparty aired, former Strictly star and GMB host Ed Balls commented on her "good frame." "What are you suggesting Ed?" co-presenter Susanna Reid, who has also competed on Strictly, replied, as Richard Arnold quipped: "You knew we were going to go here!"
Teasing the then-rumours, Delta had said: "Every time I have been in the UK and I can immerse into [Strictly], I love music with all my heart. As I said last year before Eurovision, I am always open. I love the variety of the arts... I am always open!" She added: "I would have to work really hard because I am a piano girl at the end of the day." "I have not confirmed," she went on, joking that she would come to the Good Morning Britain stars for advice before stepping into the ballroom.
Names such as Natalie Imbruglia and Josie Gibson are also rumoured to be joining Strictly this year. The BBC programme is undergoing a major shake-up, after a series of professional dancers have left amid a so-called 'bloodbath', and three new hosts have been confirmed as replacements for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
