Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Line-Up: Cast Embrace Sequins In New Photos

With just over a week to go until Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens, the cast have been getting their glam on in preparation.

Over the course of the summer, the BBC began slowly revealing the 15 stars competing on Strictly in 2026, which includes an eclectic mix of stars from the world of TV, music, sport and beyond.

Now, fans have been treated to a first look at the cast after being Strictly-fied, ahead of their dance floor debuts next week.

Publicity photos of all 15 cast members were released on Thursday, showcasing the celebs in all of the sparkles, sequins and adornments viewers have come to expect from the BBC dance show.

When she was first announced for the new series, actor Jaime Winstone previously made it clear that the glamour of Strictly was part of the appeal for her, teasing: “I am no stranger to a dance floor, but the ballroom is a whole new world for me.

“I love a challenge, though, so can’t wait to enter my showgirl era and get super sparkly!!”

Similarly, record-breaking Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey told the BBC that she is “looking forward to getting into my glittery and fake tan era!”.

EastEnders staple Lacey Turner was the first star to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, followed by reality star Dani Dyer, who was forced to bow out of last year’s season early after sustaining an injury during training.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens on Saturday 19 September at 7.25pm on BBC One.

The following week, Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will then front their first live show, after being announced as the show’s new hosts earlier this year.