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First star 'confirmed' for 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing
Dani Dyer returns to Strictly Come Dancing after injury forced her withdrawal from 2025, becoming the first confirmed star for the 2026 series.
- While the 2025 series remains underway, Dani Dyer has been confirmed as the first star for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 after Vicky Pattison's apparent slip.
- Dani Dyer had originally been set to compete in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 series but withdrew due to a serious injury and had been paired with professional Nikita Kuzmin, exiting days before her debut.
- Taking to Instagram, Dani Dyer shared photos from the Strictly Come Dancing studios including an embrace with Vicky Pattison, who commented and reshared the post, appearing to confirm Dani's return next year.
- With the current series still airing, Dani Dyer's enforced exit and visible support have heightened anticipation among viewers for her 2026 return amid three celebrity exits.
- Vicky Pattison emphasised the comeback theme, saying, `Apart from being a banger it's a very important song to me`, hinting at Dani Dyer's expected return for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
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First star 'confirmed' for 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing
The first star to take part in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing has been 'confirmed' as Dani Dyer.
·Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Dani Dyer 'confirmed' for 2026 Strictly Come Dancing series by co-star Vicky Pattison - Birmingham Live
Dani Dyer was forced to pull out of this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering an injury, but it seems she will be back on the dance floor in 2026
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Vicky Pattison 'reveals' Dani Dyer is first Strictly Come Dancing 2026 star - The Mirror
Vicky Pattison has 'confirmed' the first star of next year's Strictly Come Dancing as she revealed she will be in the front row every week to watch close pal Dani Dyer 'smash it'
·London, United Kingdom
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