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Will Best Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Cast
The Big Brother host joins a revamped series that will return to BBC One and iPlayer this September, with the judging panel unchanged.
- On Tuesday, July 14, the BBC confirmed TV and radio presenter Will Best as the sixth celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, joining the show's refreshed line-up.
- Best joins a diverse cast confirmed over recent weeks including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, and Cach Mercer for the September return on BBC One and iPlayer.
- With more than 15 years of broadcasting experience, the Big Brother co-host admitted, "I have no idea if I can actually dance," while describing the opportunity as "a pretty terrifying one."
- New hosts Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis, and Johannes Radebe replace long-standing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, marking significant changes to the Saturday evening fixture for the upcoming series.
- Beyond the celebrity lineup, the professional dancer roster has undergone substantial changes, with veteran pros including Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez departing ahead of the September premiere.
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The sun might be shining, but that doesn't mean we're not ready for our evenings to have a little sparkle and Strictly Come Dancing to be back on our TV screens. The show, which is due to get underway in September, will have a different vibe than previous years with three new presenters at the […]
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