Strictly Come Dancing 2025: Full line-up, dancers and return date

Strictly Come Dancing is waltzing its way back to Saturday nights in 2025 – and the nation's favourite ballroom show looks bigger than ever.

The BBC are once again bringing the glitter, the sequins and the drama, with the series airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Fans can expect sparkle, surprises and, of course, plenty of FAB-U-LOUS judging as the iconic show returns for its 23rd season.

When does Strictly Come Dancing 2025 start?

Mark your diaries – Strictly Come Dancing is officially back on Saturday 20 September 2025.

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The glittering launch kicks off at 6.40pm, simulcast across BBC One and BBC iPlayer, giving viewers their first chance to see the new line-up in action.

Which celebrities are on Strictly Come Dancing 2025?

The line-up is nothing short of star-studded. This year's cast includes:

Olympian and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, better known as Nitro

TV personality, broadcaster and author Dani Dyer

Award-winning actor Alex Kingston

Former footballer and manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Actor and EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal

YouTuber and podcaster George Clarke

Performer, presenter and singer La Voix

Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw

Model, actor and influencer Ellie Goldstein

TV personality and businessman Thomas Skinner

Reality TV favourite Vicky Pattison

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis

Hollywood correspondent Ross King

Sports presenter and Lioness Karen Carney

Actor Lewis Cope

Game of Thrones star and DJ Kristian Nairn was originally confirmed, but sadly had to withdraw for medical reasons.

Who are the Strictly 2025 professional dancers?

The fan favourites are back – including Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and Johannes Radebe – alongside 14 more of the nation's best-loved pros.

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But that's not all. This year, two new professional dancers are joining the glitterball family.

Who are the new Strictly pro dancers for 2025?

Say hello to Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon. Alexis, from the US, made history when she became the first female Ballroom and Latin dancer to win So You Think You Can Dance in 2022.

She's already toured with Dancing With The Stars judge Derek Hough and even danced on America's Got Talent and World of Dance.

Australian-born Julian has been dancing since childhood and previously starred on Dancing With The Stars Australia.

He's toured worldwide with Burn The Floor and even competed on So You Think You Can Dance Australia. A qualified Exercise Physiologist, he's also a keen athlete and recently completed two triathlons.

What can fans expect from Strictly 2025?

As ever, the professional dancers will deliver jaw-dropping group routines each week.

Add in world-class live music, special theme weeks and the annual trip to Blackpool's famous Tower Ballroom – and Strictly promises another unforgettable series.

Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, both fresh off their MBEs, will once again take charge of hosting duties.

And the judges' panel – Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas – are already teasing new twists and plenty of surprises in store.