Birmingham Live
·Aug 2026
Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Rumoured start date, full line-up, new presenters and professionals
Strictly Come Dancing has announced its complete 2026 celebrity line-up, including John Nellis and Melanie Walters. The series is expected to return in September, although the BBC has not confirmed an official date; a reported launch-show date is September 19. Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe will replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly as presenters. Five professionals—Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas—have departed, while five new dancers join the returning professionals. Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will remain as judges.