Strictly Come Dancing isn’t back on BBC One for a while yet, but it’s been dominating the headlines recently!
Since Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman said they were leaving the show, everyone’s been guessing who will take over – and the rumors haven’t slowed down at all.
As a huge Strictly Come Dancing fan, I usually get excited around now to hear which professional dancers are coming back to the ballroom. But this year, it’s been totally different – we’ve actually had four pros announce they won’t be returning, and shockingly, one of them is the longest-serving female professional on the show!
Strictly Come Dancing is very likely to be back later this year. Because there’s been a lot of different information floating around, we’ve created a guide to give you all the details about the upcoming season.
Scroll on for all the key details about Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
When could Strictly Come Dancing return to TV?
Strictly Come Dancing typically premieres on BBC One in the fall, usually in mid- to late September, and we anticipate a similar timeframe for the new season later this year.
I’m really excited about the live shows, and while the exact details of where we’ll be able to see them aren’t finalized yet – we usually find out when tickets go on sale – I promise to keep checking and update this page with everything I learn as soon as it’s announced. I’ll make sure you’re in the loop!
Has it been confirmed who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026?
No, the official cast for Strictly Come Dancing has not yet been announced.
The BBC usually reveals the celebrities participating in the summer show around August, when rehearsals start, so we can likely expect announcements around that time.
Even though no official announcements have been made, everyone’s still talking about who might be joining the show this year! I’ve been hearing rumors that Delta Goodrem, Josie Gibson, and Dani Dyer could all be potential contestants, which is so exciting!
Has it been confirmed which professionals are taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026?
Despite several dancers leaving the show, the BBC hasn’t yet announced which professional dancers will be back for the next season of Strictly Come Dancing.
Recently, it was announced that Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas are leaving the show, and they all expressed gratitude to their fans. However, reports suggest that Katya Jones will be returning, as show officials are keen to keep her on board. The full list of professional dancers is usually revealed around now, so an announcement is expected soon!
Has It Takes Two been cancelled?
No, there is no official confirmation from the BBC that It Takes Two has been cancelled.
Recent reports indicate the show will return as a video podcast, much like the formats used for shows like ‘The Traitors: Uncloaked’ and ‘The Apprentice: Unfinished Business’.
A BBC representative said that details about the 2026 season of Strictly Come Dancing will be announced later.
Who will be the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 judges?
The judges from last season – Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Motsi Mabuse – are expected to be back for the show later this year.
Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2025?
Karen Carney and pro Carlos Gu won Strictly Come Dancing in 2025.
Karen, George Clarke, and Amber Davies made it to the final round, each performing three routines. Ultimately, it was up to the viewers at home to decide who would win.
Clearly surprised by the victory, Karen expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m just in shock! I want to thank everyone who has supported us along the way, and especially this amazing person, Carlos. We worked together as a team, and I couldn’t have done it without him.”
I’m honestly speechless. It’s been an incredible honor, and I’m truly at a loss for words.
Carlos told Karen Carney how much he appreciated her and that he loved her. He thanked her for being amazing and for all she taught him throughout their journey together. Despite being very different people, they pushed each other to grow, supported each other, and always believed in one another. He finished by saying she had changed his life.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
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Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.
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