Strictly 2026: Everything you need to know

Ready for another season of sequins, scores and show-stopping routines? Strictly Come Dancing is back this autumn.

The famous glitterball trophy will be up for grabs once again as everyone's favourite dancing show returns for its 24th series.

But this year things will look quite different following some big changes.

There'll be new hosts after Tess and Claudia left the show, as well as change-ups among the professional dancers - and of course a new group of celebs joining too.

Keep reading to find out all we know so far about this year's show - and let us know in the comments what you think about the new series..

There's not one, not two - but three new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.

TV presenter Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe will now be responsible for presenting the glitterball trophy.

It comes after presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly left the show at the end of last season.

Strictly boss Sarah James said the new combination was "unexpected, but their magic was undeniable the moment they came together".

If you're someone who doesn't like too much change then this is one part of the show where you can breathe a big sigh of relief.

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.

They'll be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores.

Who will get the most 10s this series? We can't wait to find out.

We don't yet know which celebs will be paired with which professional dancers, but we do know the names of most of the pros for this year.

Returning to the dance floor will be 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.

However, some big names will be missing.

Karen Hauer, the show's longest-serving female pro, who has been with the show for 14 years, won't be returning.

In March she announced she had "decided this is the right time for me to close this chapter and take on new projects".

Other professional dancers including Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas will also not be coming back this year.

In addition to the returning pros, there will be brand new professional dancers joining the line-up in 2026, but they won't be announced until closer to the show's launch.

Here are the names that have been confirmed so far..

Lacey Turner - Actress best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders.

Dani Dyer - TV personality and daughter of Danny Dyer. Dani had to pull out of last year's line-up due to injury.

Delta Goodrem - Australian singer-songwriter and actress.

Find out more about them all on out special celebs page here.

Don't worry! Themed weeks including Movies, Icons, Halloween and Musicals will be back.

Another thing to look forward to is the return of the Instant Dance challenge, a new but very popular addition for the 2025 series.

There will also still be the annual visit to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.