Delta Goodrem has been announced as the third celebrity contestant for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, set to air in September 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The award-winning Australian singer-songwriter will join the cast for the new season, which will once again light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn.
The news was officially revealed on Friday 12 June via the official Strictly social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. Goodrem, known for her record-breaking debut album and numerous chart-topping hits, has also served as a coach on The Voice Australia and recently represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, achieving one of the country's best results.
In a statement, Goodrem expressed her excitement: “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!”
Further details about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the series premiere. Viewers can add the show to their watchlist on BBC iPlayer now. Strictly Come Dancing is a BBC Studios Entertainment production for BBC One and iPlayer.
