The 2026 season of the popular dance competition returns this September, featuring a new hosting trio of Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe.
The judging panel remains unchanged, with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas providing expert commentary and scoring.
Several professional dancers have departed the lineup, including Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Gorka Márquez. Neil Jones and Nancy Xu will compete without assigned partners this series.
Celebrity contestants announced to date include actress Jaime Winstone, Paralympic gold medalist Dame Sarah Storey, Big Brother host Will Best, Love Island winner Cach Mercer, renowned hair stylist Chris Appleton, EastEnders star Lacey Turner, former Love Island participant Dani Dyer, and Australian singer Delta Goodrem.
Additional potential participants, such as X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden, are circulating in the media, but confirmation remains pending.
The new series will air on the main television channel and its streaming platform beginning in September, offering a fresh mix of talent and dance challenges for viewers.
