Strictly Come Dancing stars seen together for the first time as rehearsals kick off for new series

THE cast for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing have been spotted arriving at rehearsals for the first time. This week, the stars have descended on the dance studio in order to get ballroom ready. EastEnders star Lacey Turner has been spotted arriving at the first Strictly rehearsals Credit: Click News and Media Dani Dyer was also pictured arriving for the first day Credit: Click News and Media All the cast were pictured arriving for their first rehearsal session this morning ahead of the programme’s launch next month. Love Island star Dani Dyer and EastEnders actress Lacey Turner were among the first ones to be spotted as they made a low-key arrival to the rehearsal space. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Fellow Islander, Cach Mercer, was spotted limbering up and getting dance ready as he was spotted doing stretches before making his way inside. Footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips and Gavin and Stacey actress Melanie Walters were also seen as they made their way to the cast mixer. Love Island’s Cach took a big stretch as he limbered up for day one of dancing Credit: Click News and Media Melanie Walters flashed a smile as she got ready to dance Credit: Click News and Media Kim Kardashian’s hairdresser Chris Appleton is also among this year’s cast Credit: Click News and Media Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb tried to go unnoticed as he made his way in Credit: Click News and Media It is the first time this year that the class of 2026 have been under one roof following the show’s reveals. Others on the line-up include Channel 5 dog trainer Graeme Hall as well as Olympian Dame Sarah Storey, actress Jamie Winstone and Eurovision star, Delta Goodrem. With rehearsals now underway, it won’t be long until fans get to see the stars in action on the floor. But according to the bookies, two celebrities are already leading the charge and could be in with a big chance of winning the BBC One show. Most read in TV Cach was clearly ready and raring to go Credit: Click News and Media Shaun Wright-Phillips was also seen heading inside Credit: Click News and Media Jamie Winstone was spotted with a huge grin on her face Credit: Click News and Media The actress was clearly pleased to be beginning her Strictly journey Credit: Click News and Media At the time of writing, both EastEnders icon Lacey Turner and Love Island winner Dani Dyer are topping the bookies odds. The two women are currently joint favourites at William Hill, with 4/1 odds to win the competition. Just behind them are Team GB star Tabby Stoecker and Emmerdale‘s Lawrence Robb with 5/1 odds. Lacey, 38, is said to have been on the BBC’s wish list for years, with several of her EastEnders co-stars having already starred on the show. She quit the long-running soap last year as her character jetted off to Brazil for a new life. Comment now