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Chris Appleton Confirmed For Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Cast
Following the announcement on Friday, Chris enthused: “I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience.
“I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new. I may know my way around a salon floor, but the dance floor is a whole different story – and I can’t wait to get started.”
He was also briefly a tabloid staple thanks to his whirlwind relationship with the White Lotus actor Lukas Gage, to whom he was married for around eight months in 2023.
Dani was originally booked to compete on Strictly last year, but had to pull out days before the first live show due to injury.
While Lacey, Dani and Delta were unveiled for the line-up within days of each other, Chris’ participation was confirmed a full week after the last casting announcement.
In a press release, the BBC said that “further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series” which is due to begin airing in September.
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