Strictly Come Dancing confirms Paralympic legend for 2026 line-up

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17 Jul 2026 • 11:10 PM MYT
The Independent
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Strictly Come Dancing confirms Paralympic legend for 2026 line-up

  • Dame Sarah Storey, Britain's most successful Paralympian with 19 gold medals, has been announced as the seventh celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
  • The 48-year-old, who recently retired from her illustrious career in swimming and cycling, will take on the dancefloor as her next challenge.
  • Storey expressed her excitement for the new venture, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the show and her desire to learn, inspired by her daughter.
  • Born with a non-functioning left hand, Dame Sarah began her Paralympic journey in swimming at the age of 14, later transitioning to cycling.
  • She joins a line-up that includes Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, and Will Best, with Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe confirmed as new hosts.

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