Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to BBC One and iPlayer in autumn 2025, with a star-studded line-up of celebrities. The new series promises dazzling group routines, theme weeks, and the annual trip to the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.
The confirmed contestants include Olympic sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, award-winning actor Alex Kingston, former Premier League striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal. YouTube personality George Clarke, drag performer La Voix, former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, and model Ellie, who made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue, are also taking part.
Other celebrities include TV personality Thomas Skinner, presenter Vicky Pattison, Neighbours star Stefan Dennis, Good Morning Britain correspondent Ross King, former footballer Karen Carney, Welsh actor Amber, and broadcaster Dani Dyer.
However, several contestants have withdrawn. La Voix pulled out due to injury during Blackpool Week, Stefan Dennis left after Week 4, and Dani Dyer fractured her ankle in rehearsals. Kristian Nairn, originally announced, withdrew for medical reasons. Executive Producer Sarah James expressed sadness over Dani's departure and wished her a speedy recovery.
