The BBC has officially begun unveiling the celebrity lineup for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, confirming three stars who will compete for the Glitterball Trophy. While the show will not return to screens until September, anticipation is already high following major changes to the presenting team and professional dancer roster.
New Hosts and Professional Dancers
Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe are set to replace long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The professional dancer lineup has also seen significant turnover, with several beloved dancers departing and fresh faces joining the show.
Confirmed Celebrities for 2026
Lacey Turner
Best known for her iconic role as Stacey Slater in EastEnders, Lacey Turner left the soap at the end of 2025. She expressed her excitement: "I am so excited to be making my way to the dance floor this year to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing! I am a huge fan and can't quite believe I will be taking part and not watching at home this year! I look forward to meeting everyone and learning a new skill!"
Dani Dyer
Love Island star Dani Dyer will return to the ballroom after being forced to withdraw from the 2025 series due to injury. She said: "I am so excited to be back in the ballroom this September! I just cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on and hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one! I'm just over the moon and cannot wait to find out who else is doing it!"
Delta Goodrem
Australian singer Delta Goodrem, who recently represented her country at Eurovision with one of Australia's best-ever results, is ready to take on the dance floor. She shared: "I've 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. There is, however, one stage I've never stepped onto, and that is the ballroom floor! I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can't wait to get started!"
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One later this year.
