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Gavin and Stacey co-stars support Strictly debut, says Melanie Walters
Walters, best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC comedy, is partnered with professional Aljaz Skorjanec.
September 21, 2026Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
September 19, 2026New Strictly hosts explain their roles as they reject 'roving presenter' reports
Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Willis say their roles are not "fixed" or defined.
September 10, 2026Celebrity Hunted showed I can achieve anything after cancer, Amy Dowden says
The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared on the latest series of the Channel 4 challenge show.
August 28, 2026Strictly and Bake Off stars to appear at book festival
The line-up has been confirmed, with Bridget Jones creator and Life of Pi author among the stars.
August 12, 2026Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.
August 8, 2026Amy Dowden credits Strictly partner for convincing her not to quit dancing
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are set to star in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted.
July 28, 2026Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.
July 9, 2026Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
June 10, 2026Strictly was terrifying, says weather presenter Carol Kirkwood
The 63-year-old did not say yes to the show immediately as she was afraid of looking silly.
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Celebrity Hunted showed I can achieve anything after cancer, Amy Dowden says
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Strictly and Bake Off stars to appear at festival
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Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
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Amy Dowden credits Strictly partner for convincing her not to quit dancing
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Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
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Dani Dyer Confirmed for Strictly 2026 After Ankle Fracture Ended Her 2025 Campaign Before It Began
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Delta Goodrem ‘absolutely thrilled’ as Australian star confirmed in Strictly Come Dancing line-up
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Strictly Come Dancing confirms first celebs for 2026 series
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Strictly Come Dancing reveals 'excited' soap star Lacey Turner is first contestant as cast reacts
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Delta Goodrem revealed as latest celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026: ‘Can’t wait!’
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has unveiled another celebrity heading for the ballroom, with Delta Goodrem officially joining this year’s line up. The BBC confirmed tonight that the Australian singer and
Meet the contestants of Strictly Come Dancing 2026
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Strictly Come Dancing reveals EastEnders star Lacey Turner as first celebrity contestant for 2026
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EastEnders star Lacey Turner announced as first celebrity to join Strictly
By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter EastEnders star Lacey Turner has been announced as the first contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The 38-year-old, best known for her l
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Delta Goodrem revealed as latest celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026: ‘Can’t wait!’
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has unveiled another celebrity heading for the ballroom, with Delta Goodrem officially joining this year’s line up. The BBC confirmed tonight that the Australian singer and