The Latest Breaking News from Strictly

Strictly 2026: BBC unveils dances and songs for first live show

The BBC has announced the complete lineup

The Independent UK · 12h ago

Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin cried ‘tears of joy’ when reunited with Dani Dyer

The pair were partnered on last year’s series before Dyer had to drop out after fracturing her ankle.

Evening Standard · 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 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 16

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

Evening Standard · Sep 14

New Strictly hosts quash rumour over BBC show shake-up

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will be at the helm for the 2026 series

The Independent UK · Sep 10

New Strictly Come Dancing hosts star in film set trailer with judges and dancers

Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdecombe are the new hosts of the BBC’s flagship entertainment show.

Evening Standard · Sep 5

New Strictly hosts flaunt glitterball trophy in behind-the-scenes first look at 2026 series

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have filmed the opening number for this year’s launch show

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe film for Strictly launch show

The presenters were seen in their new roles in a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the show.

Evening Standard · Sep 4

Giovanni Pernice Reveals BBC 'Ignored' Email About His Depression as Strictly Star Says He Was 'Spiralling'

Giovanni Pernice, former Strictly Come Dancing star, accuses the BBC of ignoring his mental health struggles, including depression and myocarditis, following a controversy with partner Amanda Abbington.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26