The 2026 edition of Strictly Come Dancing is set to be a thrilling return to the dancefloor, with a mix of fan-favourites and fresh talent. The BBC has announced a lineup of 15 returning professionals, alongside a promised batch of "fresh top talent" to shake things up. The new professionals will be revealed closer to the show's return in autumn. This year's shake-up saw the departure of Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and Michelle Tsiakkas, but fans will be pleased to see the return of beloved dancers including Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden and Aljaž Škorjanec. The full confirmed line-up so far includes Alexis Warr, Carlos Gu, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystał, Julian Caillon, Kai Widdrington, Katya Jones, Lauren Oakley, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Vito Coppola. The judges remain unchanged, with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas all returning to deliver their expert critiques and scores. While an official release date has yet to be confirmed, viewers can expect Strictly Come Dancing to return in the autumn, with a likely mid-to-late September premiere. The BBC is also expected to announce new hosts, following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit, alongside the remaining new professional dancers in due course. This year's shake-up saw the departure of Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and Michelle Tsiakkas, but fans will be pleased to see the return of beloved dancers including Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden and Aljaž Škorjanec. The full confirmed line-up so far includes Alexis Warr, Carlos Gu, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystał, Julian Caillon, Kai Widdrington, Katya Jones, Lauren Oakley, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Vito Coppola. The judges remain unchanged, with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas all returning to deliver their expert critiques and scores. While an official release date has yet to be confirmed, viewers can expect Strictly Come Dancing to return in the autumn, with a likely mid-to-late September premiere. The BBC is also expected to announce new hosts, following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit, alongside the remaining new professional dancers in due course.
