Strictly Come Dancing cast pose together for first official snap as they reveal ballroom transformations

STRICTLY Come Dancing fever is officially upon us as the BBC released its first official cast picture. In the new snap, the class of 2026 reveal their ballroom transformations as they get ready to waltz onto the famous dancefloor. The first official picture of the Strictly Come Dancing class of 2026 has been released by the Beeb Credit: BBC Lacey Turner looked incredible in her red dress Credit: BBC Strictly Come Dancing returns next week, and to celebrate this the cast have got together for a dazzling group shot. In the picture, which features all 15 celebrities, the stars are seen ballroom ready, as they prepare to show off their dancing skills. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! They are all dressed in traditional Strictly outfits, which includes plenty of glitz and of course sequins The cast includes EastEnders star Lacey Turner, 38, who looked incredible in her red shimmering dress. Joining Lacey in the line-up are Love Island champs Dani Dyer, 30, and Cach Mercer, 25, who also look ready to step onto the dancefloor. Dani, who was the villa’s champ in 2018, showed off her stunning figure in slinky purple dress with tassels. Cache Mercer looked handsome in his silk shirt and black trousers Credit: BBC Dani Dyer shimmered in her tasselled dress Credit: BBC While, last year’s Love Island winner Cach looked handsome in his red shirt and black trousers. Other celebs taking part include Gavin and Stacey’s Melanie Walters, 64, Neighbours star Delta Goodrem, 41, and Big Brother presenter Will Best, 41. Most read in Showbiz They all looked fantastic in their glam ballroom costumes. Fans don’t have long to wait for Strictly to get underway, with its launch show airing on Saturday, September 19. This is where viewers will get to see Strictly’s new hosts, Emma Willis, 50, Josh Widdicombe, 43, and Johannes Radebe, 39, take the helm for the first time. The cast will also reveal which pro dancer they have been partnered with. Five new professional ballroom dancers will also make their entrance on the dancefloor for the first time, with reigning champion, Karen Carney, returning for a special performance. Meanwhile, fans will be thrilled to hear that Shirley Ballas, 66, Craig Revel Horwood, 61, Motsi Mabuse, 45, and Anton Du Beke, 60, all return to the judging panel. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC One on September 19 Comment now