Here’s the latest on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup based on recent media reports.
Pro dancers: Returning pros are confirmed to include Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Aljaž Škorjanec, Jowita Przystał, Johannes Radebe, Nancy Xu, Kai Widdrington, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Vito Coppola, and Alexis Warr. New professionals are expected to join, with full details to be announced closer to the autumn 2026 launch. Some longtime contributors were reported as stepping away in 2025, making room for fresh faces.[3][5][7]
Hosts and judging: There are indications of changes to hosts and the judging panel ahead of the 24th series, with BBC guidance pointing to new faces and refreshed dynamics alongside the returning pros. Precise names for hosting and judging are typically released closer to transmission.[6][3]
Celebrities: A new group of celebrities is expected to join the lineup for 2026, with announcements usually staggered as production progresses. Bookies’ odds ahead of the official reveals suggest a mix of familiar faces and potential newcomers.[8]
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Following the 2025 final, bookies have released early odds on who could join Strictly Come Dancing 2026. Amelia Dimoldenberg leads the market with a host of celebrities closely priced.
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