Strictly 2026 launch show LIVE: Couples lineup, guest stars and fan reaction

Meet the celebrity cast of Strictly 2026Here are the fifteen celebrities who are about to hit the dance floor, where they will find out who their professional partners are.Lacey Turner - EastEnders starDani Dyer - Love Island winner and daughter of actor Dany DyerDelta Goodrem - Australian singerChris Appleton - Celebrity hairstylistCach Mercer - Love Island winner and content creatorWill Best - Big Brother PresenterDame Sarah Storey - Paralympic cyclist and swimmerJaime Winstone - Actor and daughter of Ray WinstoneBethany Antonia - House of the Dragon starShaun Wright-Phillips - Former footballer and punditGraeme Hall - Dogs Behaving Badly hostLawrence Robb - Emmerdale starTabby Stoecker - Skeleton racerMelanie Walters - Gavin and Stacey starStrictly is back!That’s right, today’s the day to get on your dancing shoes and douse yourself in glitter as Strictly returns to our screens. This year, we’ve got three brand new hosts, as well as five brand new professional dancers. It’s all change, but we’re super excited to see how this new version of Strictly shapes up. Stay with us for all the updates throughout the evening. Strictly Come Dancing 2026’s hosts and judgesPA