Meet the celebrity cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026

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How it spread - 12 original reports

1. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • the-independent.com12:15first to report
     Meet the celebrity cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026

     URL changednow www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/strictly-2026-full-cast-lineup-b3031688.html

     The BBC show’s cast announcements for 2026 are underway

2. Mon, 10 August 2026

   2 reports
   • dailystar.co.uk10:30
     Strictly announces Olympic gold medallist as 13th celeb to join BBC line-up

     Strictly Come Dancing has revealed that the highly-decorated athlete will be taking part in this year's series of the BBC One show when it returns in the Autumn

   • bbc.co.uk13:30
     Olympic gold medallist Tabby Stoecker is the thirteenth celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2026

     Hoping for a medal-worthy performance, Tabby will compete in the famous ballroom this September

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

   4 reports
   • digitalspy.com10:16
     Strictly Come Dancing confirms FOURTEENTH celebrity for 2026 series

     The line-up is growing with a football TikTok star.

   • aol.co.uk10:22
     Strictly Come Dancing announces John Nellis as 14th star joining BBC line-up

     Strictly Come Dancing has revealed that John Nellis has officially joined the line-up for the upcoming series, joining an Olympian, an EastEnders legend and even Kim Kardashian's close friend

   • walesonline.co.uk14:37
     BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up in full

     The broadcaster has revealed this year's celebrity contestants who will be taking to the dancefloor this September.

   • bbc.co.uk15:00
     YouTuber John Nellis is the fourteenth celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2026

     The football content creator will be swapping football for fancy footwork in the ballroom this September

4. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • liverpoolecho.co.uk10:27
     Gavin and Stacey star 'completely thrilled' to join Strictly 2026

     The Welsh actress is best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

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   • the-independent.com09:03
     Strictly star previously quit dancing after doctors found ‘hole in his heart’

     TV star has experience performing in local competitions and regional events

6. Sun, 6 September 2026

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   • express.co.uk08:22
     Strictly Come Dancing viewers 'distracted' by new host as they make same comment

     It's grabbed many people's attention.

7. Thu, 10 September 2026

   1 report
   • aol.co.uk11:01
     Strictly Come Dancing host details 'wild card' hosting roles as BBC show returns

     Strictly Come Dancing's new presenting trio Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have spoken out about their flexible roles on the BBC show

8. Sun, 13 September 2026

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   • aol.co.uk17:40
     Strictly's Vito Coppola's 'secret' off-camera agreement with Emma Willis

     EXCLUSIVE: Vito Coppola revealed that he and new Strictly host Emma Willis have made a secret agreement.