- The BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has begun announcing its celebrity line-up for the 2026 series, with several notable figures confirmed.
- Confirmed contestants include EastEnders star Lacey Turner, Love Island's Dani Dyer, Australian singer Delta Goodrem, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, reality star Cach Mercer, Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, TV presenter Will Best and actor Jaime Winstone.
- Recent additions to the cast feature House of the Dragon actor Bethany Antonia and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips.
- The show will also introduce five new professional dancers and new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe.
- Among those rumoured to be joining the competition are former football referee Mark Clattenburg and former X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden.
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