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Olympian Tabby Stoecker Joins Strictly: 'It's Surreal'
Stoecker, 25, adds Olympic gold and World Cup success to the 13th celebrity slot on the BBC dance contest.
- On Monday, Olympic gold medallist Tabitha 'Tabby' Stoecker became the thirteenth celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The 25-year-old skeleton racer won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
- With a five-year career spanning World Cup race wins and double World Championship medals, Stoecker describes joining the show as fulfilling a 'childhood dream.' The transition marks a significant shift from competitive skeleton racing.
- The Strictly Come Dancing Instagram account announced the news: 'The skeleton is out of the closet! Gliding into Strictly, it's Olympic gold medallist @TabbyStoecker!' Stoecker joins Delta Goodrem and Chris Appleton in the 2026 line-up.
- Replacing long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, broadcaster Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe, and comedian Josh Widdicombe lead significant personnel changes. Five new professional dancers, including Aleksandra Isaeva and Cristian Priori, will debut this season.
- The new series premieres Saturday, September 19, on BBC One, with Stoecker and the cast donning the show's trademark sparkly costumes. Fans will see the updated line-up when it returns next month.
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North Norfolk NewsOlympic gold medallist Tabby Stoecker joins Strictly: ‘It’s surreal’
Stoecker, 25, a skeleton racer, most famously won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
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