Strictly Come Dancing 2026 - Everything you need to know about the new series

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is coming!, The eagerly anticipated new series is getting ready to once again light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Made by BBC Studios Entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing remains as the biggest Entertainment title for viewer hours on the BBC plus the latest series attracted an average audience of 7.8m viewers (main show average on 28-Day BARB 4-Screens) with 8.6m tuning in to the Grand Final to see Karen Carney and her professional partner Carlos Gu lift the Glitterball Trophy.

Here's everything you need to know about the show's return...

When is Strictly Come Dancing back on TV and BBC iPlayer?

Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in autumn 2026 with exact air dates to be confirmed in due course.

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Who are the new Strictly Come Dancing presenters?

The new presenting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 features three hosts - for the first time ever.

Presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe will preside over the Strictly ballroom in spectacular style this autumn.

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Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrities?

You'll have to watch this space to find out... the Class of 2026 will be revealed in due course.

Strictly 2026 Professional Dancers

This year a dynamic and world class roster of returning Professional Dancers will be joined by fresh top talent from the international dance world, bringing an exciting mix of experience and showmanship to the Strictly ballroom.

Returning to the dance floor later this year are: Dianne Buswell, Julian Caillon, Amy Dowden, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Jowita Przystał, Aljaž Škorjanec, Alexis Warr, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Vito Coppola.

In addition to the returning Pros, there will be brand new professional dancers joining the line-up in 2026.

Who are the new Strictly pro dancers?

The new Pros will be confirmed closer to the return of the show as the 24th spectacular series comes to screens in autumn 2026.

Strictly 2026 Theme Weeks and Instant Dance Challenge

The much-loved themed weeks - including Movies, Icons, Halloween and Musicals - plus the Instant Dance challenge will also be back, following its high-energy debut in 2025.

As well as all this, one of the most iconic milestones of the series, the annual visit to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, will once again be a highlight for everyone to look forward to.

Strictly 2026 Judges

Back once again for the new series will be the esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores.