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Dani Dyer Confirmed for Return to 2026 Strictly Come Dancing
The former Love Island winner is the second celebrity confirmed for 2026 after recovering from a fractured ankle that ended her 2025 run.
- On Thursday, BBC Strictly Come Dancing confirmed TV personality Dani Dyer as the second celebrity contestant for the 2026 series, marking her return after being forced to withdraw from last year's competition due to injury.
- Dyer was forced to pull out of the 2025 series shortly after the launch show following a fractured ankle during rehearsals, though she remains eager to compete for the Glitterball Trophy this September.
- EastEnders legend Lacey Turner was the first star announced for the 2026 lineup on Wednesday, as the broadcaster continues to reveal celebrity participants throughout the summer ahead of the show's autumn return.
- Replacing long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the upcoming series will be led by broadcaster Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe.
- BBC One and BBC iPlayer will broadcast the new series this autumn, with producers planning to reveal the remaining celebrity lineup over the coming weeks to build anticipation for the 2026 competition.
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Dani Dyer confirmed for return to 2026 Strictly Come Dancing
TV personality Dani Dyer has been announced as the second celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
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