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Strictly’s Dani Dyer pairing sparks fan debate over whether star gets ‘unfair advantage’

BBC show returned last night with brand new line-up of celebs

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Strictly Come Dancing launch show sees peak of 5.8 million viewers

The celebrity contestants were paired with their professional dance partners on Saturday’s series opener.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Strictly Come Dancing review – delighted new hosts help show feel genuinely fresh

The presenters look terrified and some of the celebs are hard to identify, but Strictly remains a rare refuge of joy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

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Dani Dyer reunites with Nikita Kuzmin as Strictly pairings for 2026 revealed

The launch show opened with a dance number from the professionals, judges and the new hosts.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Emma Willis says Strictly is a ‘genuine honour’ as new hosts open new series

Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe have taken over as hosts.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Strictly Come Dancing: the launch show – as it happened

The ballroom extravaganza was back – and for the first time ever, the hosts were generating more excitement than the contestants. How did the new presenting trio fare? And which celebrities were paired up with which professionals?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

TV tonight: a new era of Strictly begins in typically sparkling style

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over hosting duties in the hoofing extravaganza. Plus: John Bishop’s new gameshow asks a lot of its audience. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

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Johannes Radebe on Strictly and survival: ‘It’s a blessing and a curse to know life in both extremes’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The professional dancer withstood homophobia and homelessness in his native South Africa before becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable TV faces. Now he’s been tasked with guiding ‘Strictly’ through a post-Tess and Claudia revamp. He speaks to Lauren Morris

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Strictly champion Karen Carney returns to dancefloor with partner Carlos Gu

The former professional footballer, 39, won the last season of the show – and is now set to show off her moves again.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Strictly’s mysterious ‘speed-dating’ to be shown publicly for first time as launch show details revealed

While contestants meet every year to dance with each pro dancer before they’re coupled up, this is the first time a version of the process will be shown on TV

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Johannes Radebe says Strictly Come Dancing hosting role is a ‘learning curve’

The professional dancer is one of the new presenters on the BBC One dancing programme along with comedian Josh Widdicombe and broadcaster Emma Willis.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Josh Widdicombe reveals what he was made to do in Strictly audition: ‘I thought I was rubbish’

The comedian will make his Strictly presenting debut in Saturday’s launch show

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Strictly’s Will Best: ‘Reserve judgement until you’ve seen the new show’

TV: The presenter, who’s one of 15 celebrities competing on this year’s ‘Strictly’, chats to Rachel McGrath about his jam-packed schedule, the reason he’s nervous to send messages in the show’s WhatsApp group and why he will certainly be crying on national television in the coming weeks

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Emma Willis: Stars paired up in way ‘never done before’ in Strictly launch show

The TV presenter, 50, is among the new hosts of the BBC dancing competition.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

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Evening Standard · Sep 16

Strictly 2026: Meet the new professional dancers ahead of glitzy season launch

The new stars will replace five long-serving professionals, who the BBC announced earlier this year would be exiting the show

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Lacey Turner says Strictly Come Dancing is the ‘hardest thing’ she’s ever done

The EastEnders actress, 38, is among the fifteen celebrities taking part in the new series of the BBC show which begins on September 19.

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Strictly’s Johannes Radebe on the moment he ‘crumbled’ live on show: ‘I’ve needed my partners to pick me up’

‘It’s heartbreaking,’ the former ‘Strictly’ pro said

Evening Standard · Sep 14

Emma Willis gears up for Strictly premiere as she vows 'not to engage' with hate

Willis has admitted that she has questioned whether she is ‘good enough’ to step into the iconic presenting role

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International Business Times UK · Sep 14

BBC's 'Strictly' Nightmare as Pairings Reportedly Leak Before 'Traitors' and 'I'm a Celeb' Battle

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return on 19 September 2026 with 15 celebrities, new presenters and a reported leak of 11 professional dance pairings.

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Strictly host Josh Widdicombe admits he wanted to be a full series contestant: ‘That would have been thrilling’

‘That would have been thrilling… but let’s been honest, I wouldn’t have made it through the whole season,’ joked new host

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Emma Willis admits ‘fear’ over Strictly role as she prepares to follow Tess and Claudia

‘I am ready for the negative opinions that can come with these things, but on the flip side, there are always positives as well’ says new host

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Emma Willis ‘ready for the comparisons’ after taking over as Strictly host

She is taking over hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

La Voix hints Strictly 2026 hosting changes will ‘surprise’ viewers

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe were announced as the new presenting duo earlier this year

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Strictly’s Emma Willis admits even she hadn’t heard of some celebs on 2026 line-up branded ‘weakest’ ever

Fans have claimed that the calibre of celebrity competing this autumn is the lowest in the show’s 24-series history

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

‘I was on the loo when I got the news!’ Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts spill their scandalous secrets

After a year of frenzied conjecture, the new hosts putting the razzle back into Strictly are Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe. They talk night sweats, sparkly pants – and the hilarious fake show cooked up to fool the press

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