Strictly Come Dancing is officially back, with the 2026 celebrity contestants now paired up with their professional dance partners.
The multi-award-winning entertainment show returned to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 19 September, with 15 celebrity contestants taking to the dancefloor.
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The new series has already revealed the professional partnerships that will compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 pairings?
The full list of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 partnerships has now been confirmed.
Here are all 15 celebrity and professional dancer pairings:
- Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu
- Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby
- Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden
- Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin
- Delta Goodrem and Kai Widdrington
- Graeme Hall and Lauren Oakley
- Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu
- John Nellis and Katya Jones
- Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola
- Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis Warr
- Tabby Stoecker and Mark Karmalita
- Will Best and Dianne Buswell
- Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał
- Melanie Walters and Aljaž Škorjanec
- Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon
When did Strictly Come Dancing 2026 start?
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 returned to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 19 September.
The launch show introduced this year's celebrity contestants and their professional partners, with the new couples now beginning their journey towards the Glitterball Trophy.
The 2026 series will continue across the autumn, with the couples facing a range of different dance styles as the competition progresses.
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrities?
This year's celebrity cast features a mix of actors, broadcasters, musicians, sports stars and television personalities.
The 15 celebrities taking part are Bethany Antonia, Cach Mercer, Chris Appleton, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Graeme Hall, Jaime Winstone, John Nellis, Lacey Turner, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Tabby Stoecker, Will Best, Lawrence Robb, Melanie Walters and Dame Sarah Storey.
Each celebrity will now work closely with their professional partner as they learn the routines and prepare for the live competition.
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 professional dancers?
The professional line-up features a mix of returning favourites and new additions to the Strictly ballroom.
Nancy Xu, Maddie Ingoldsby, Amy Dowden, Nikita Kuzmin, Kai Widdrington, Lauren Oakley, Carlos Gu, Katya Jones, Vito Coppola, Alexis Warr, Mark Karmalita, Dianne Buswell, Jowita Przystał, Aljaž Škorjanec and Julian Caillon have all been paired with this year's celebrity contestants.
With the partnerships now confirmed, the 2026 Strictly competition is officially underway.
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