- The BBC has announced a brand new spin-off show titled Strictly: Lights Up, which will be hosted by comedian Abi Clarke and former contestant Tyler West, airing on BBC iPlayer immediately following each Sunday results show.
- Strictly: Lights Up will feature immediate reactions from the eliminated couple, dance-off contestants, judges, and studio guests, alongside exclusive training room footage and a weekly online highlights roundup.
- Comedian Ellie Taylor has been confirmed as the new host for the weekday spin-off It Takes Two, which is being refreshed for 2026 as a vodcast format featuring candid group conversations and audience involvement.
- Strictly Come Dancing is embarking on a new era following the departures of longtime presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who have been replaced by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe.
- The new hosting trio made their debut during Saturday night's launch show, adopting a flexible approach of swapping roles throughout each broadcast, though some viewers questioned the necessity of three presenters.
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