{"id":13528,"date":"2026-09-10T21:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/10\/first-look-at-the-strictly-come-dancing-class-of-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T21:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:26:00","slug":"first-look-at-the-strictly-come-dancing-class-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/10\/first-look-at-the-strictly-come-dancing-class-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look At The Strictly Come Dancing Class Of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The countdown to the ballroom is officially on, with Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> returning to our Saturday nights this autumn.<\/p>\n

Strictly\u2019s brand new series begins on Saturday 19 September at 7.25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, kicking off a new series that will run every weekend through to Christmas.<\/p>\n

This year also brings a major change as Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe join Josh Widdicombe to form Strictly\u2019s first-ever trio of presenters, taking charge as a new group of celebrities begins the race for the Glitterball Trophy.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the first performance, the class of 2026 have got glam for a brand new photoshoot \u2013 check them out below!<\/p>\n

Lacey Turner<\/h2>\n

EastEnders star <\/p>\n

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Lacey Turner. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dani Dyer<\/h2>\n

Love Island<\/a> star<\/p>\n

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Dani Dyer. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Delta Goodrem<\/h2>\n

Singer<\/p>\n

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Delta Goodrem. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Shaun Wright-Phillips<\/h2>\n

Former footballer<\/p>\n

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Shaun Wright-Phillips. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Melanie Walters<\/h2>\n

Gavin & Stacey favourite<\/p>\n

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Melanie Walters. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dame Sarah Storey<\/h2>\n

Sports star<\/p>\n

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Dame Sarah Storey. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Will Best<\/h2>\n

TV Presenter<\/p>\n

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Will Best. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Chris Appleton<\/h2>\n

Hairdresser to the stars<\/p>\n

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Chris Appleton. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Cach Mercer<\/h2>\n

Another Love Island star<\/p>\n

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Cach Mercer. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Jaime Winstone<\/h2>\n

Actress <\/p>\n

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Jaime Winstone. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Graeme Hall<\/h2>\n

Dog Trainer <\/p>\n

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Graeme Hall. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Lawrence Robb<\/h2>\n

Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb<\/p>\n

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Lawrence Robb. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Bethany Antonia<\/h2>\n

Actress<\/p>\n

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Bethany Antonia. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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John Nellis<\/h2>\n

YouTuber<\/p>\n

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John Nellis. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Tabby Stoecker<\/h2>\n

Sports star<\/p>\n

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Tabby Stoecker. Credit:BBC\/Ray Burmiston\/BBC Creative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Saturday 19 September from 7:25PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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