Daily Star
·Aug 2026
All We Know About Strictly 2026 - Celebrity Lineup, Start Date and New Professionals
Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 cast has been completed with YouTuber John Nellis and actress Melanie Walters. The series will feature celebrities including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem and Sarah Storey, while Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe replace departing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. Five professional dancers have left, including Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez, and five new professionals are joining. The returning judging panel comprises Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. The BBC has not confirmed an exact premiere date, but the competition is expected to begin in September, with a possible launch show on 19 September.