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

Here 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 star

Dani Dyer - Love Island winner and daughter of actor Dany Dyer

Delta Goodrem - Australian singer

Chris Appleton - Celebrity hairstylist

Cach Mercer - Love Island winner and content creator

Will Best - Big Brother Presenter

Dame Sarah Storey - Paralympic cyclist and swimmer

Jaime Winstone - Actor and daughter of Ray Winstone

Bethany Antonia - House of the Dragon star

Shaun Wright-Phillips - Former footballer and pundit

Graeme Hall - Dogs Behaving Badly host

Lawrence Robb - Emmerdale star

Tabby Stoecker - Skeleton racer

John Nellis - YouTuber

Melanie Walters - Gavin and Stacey star

Strictly 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.