New Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Maddie Ingoldsby has received an outpouring of support after revealing she has moved into her own home ahead of her debut on the BBC One show.
Maddie is one of five new professional dancers joining the programme, as announced last month. She will be joined by Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi and Mark Karmalita when the 2026 series returns in September.
New chapter begins
The five new pros were announced after Gorka Marquez, Michelle Tsiakkas, Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova and Luba Mushtuk were confirmed to be leaving Strictly earlier this year. They will join returning professionals Alexis Warr, Aljaz Skorjanec, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Dianne Buswell, Jowita Przystal, Julian Caillon, Kai Widdrington, Katya Jones, Lauren Oakley, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Vito Coppola.
Maddie, a UK National Ballroom Champion and eight-time Amateur 10-Dance World Champion, shared a video from inside her new apartment on Instagram over the weekend, writing: "After living in a hotel for a month your girl has finally collected the keys to the new apartment."
Support from fans
The comments soon came flooding in. @nikitasgirlxx said: "I'm so happy for you angel!!! can't wait for your new chapter!!!" @eliza_florence_jones commented: "Awww exciting times." @kellym1981 wrote: "Congratulations on getting your keys for your new place in London. Can't wait to see you on Strictly this year."
@evie.dancerr23 replied: "So so excited for you gorgeous!! can’t wait to see you on strictly." @moloney806 posted: "Congratulations." @team.vickyandkai added: "So happy for you yay!! good luck hun!"
Career highlights
Maddie, from Bournemouth, was previously crowned World Rising Star and Under 21 World Ballroom Champion. As a child, she played Annie in the West End and made her television debut on Strictly: It Takes Two before performing in a Pros' group number on the main show's Christmas special.
Maddie previously said of her new Strictly role: "Joining Strictly as a professional dancer is truly a dream come true. My heart is so full of gratitude, excitement, and anticipation as I begin this incredible new chapter. Dance has always been where I feel most myself, and to now share my heart, my creativity, and my love for it on a show that has inspired millions is an honour beyond words."
