Australian singer and Eurovision star Delta Goodrem has been confirmed as the latest celebrity to join the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The announcement comes days after she appeared on Good Morning Britain where she faced questions about her potential involvement.
Goodrem, whose music career spans over two decades, represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest last month with her song 'Eclipse'. She said: 'I've been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career... there is however one stage I've never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor!'
The singer joins previously announced contestants Lacey Turner and Dani Dyer, with more names expected in the coming days. Goodrem is also known for her role as Nina Tucker on Neighbours from 2002 to 2005, with returns in 2015 and 2022.
Her debut album Innocent Eyes (2003) reached number two in the UK chart and produced Top 10 hits including 'Born to Try' and 'Lost Without You'. She has since released six more studio albums, with her next, Pure, due on 6 November. Goodrem has also served as a coach on the Australian version of The Voice.
During her Good Morning Britain appearance last week, she said of a potential Strictly stint: 'I'd have to work really hard because I'm a piano girl at the end of the day.' She added she had 'not confirmed' her participation at that point.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to the BBC later this year with new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe, following several professional dancer exits and the departure of Janette Manrara from spin-off It Takes Two.
