Who are the confirmed Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestants?
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Who are the confirmed Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestants?. Tabby said: 'I am over the moon to be joining the cast of Strictly 2026.' 'I've had the wildest year of my life so far, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing in the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can't wait to get stuck in!' Tabby joins Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer , Delta Goodrem , Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone , Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall and Laurence Robb in the line-up. Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced they were quitting the show last year, have been replaced by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and the pro dancer favourite Johannes Radebe.
Furthermore, Below is the full list of stars who’ll be competing – and those rumoured to be joining them. Elsewhere, the returning Strictly professional dancers shared a glimpse inside the first days of rehearsals for the 2026 series on Instagram. Meanwhile, EastEnders star Lacey Turner also had experience in her younger years, attending Sylvia Young Theatre School, while as a child, singer Delta Goodrem had lessons in dancing, singing and acting.
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Who are the confirmed Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestants?.
reliability low1/3 sourcesTabby said: 'I am over the moon to be joining the cast of Strictly 2026.' 'I've had the wildest year of my life so far, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing in the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can't wait to get stuck in!' Tabby joins Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer , Delta Goodrem , Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone , Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall and Laurence Robb in the line-up.
reliability low1/3 sourcesHosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced they were quitting the show last year, have been replaced by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and the pro dancer favourite Johannes Radebe.
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The Strictly Come Dancing cast announcements for 2026 are continuing – with the BBC show recently confirming a House of the Dragon star and an ex-footballer for this year’s line-up.
according to The IndependentBelow is the full list of stars who’ll be competing – and those rumoured to be joining them.
according to The IndependentElsewhere, the returning Strictly professional dancers shared a glimpse inside the first days of rehearsals for the 2026 series on Instagram.
according to Daily Mail +1Meanwhile, EastEnders star Lacey Turner also had experience in her younger years, attending Sylvia Young Theatre School, while as a child, singer Delta Goodrem had lessons in dancing, singing and acting.
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