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Full Line-up of Strictly Come Dancing Pairings for 2026 Confirmed
The BBC series confirmed 15 celebrity pairings, including its third all-female couple and six same-sex partnerships overall.
- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Strictly Come Dancing aired its pre-recorded launch show, officially revealing the 15 celebrity-professional pairings for the 2026 competition. New hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe made their presenting debut.
- Following the exit of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after 14 years, the series maintains its tradition of pairing celebrity contestants with professional dancers. The 2026 season marks a significant leadership transition for the BBC One fixture.
- House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia will compete alongside professional dancer Nancy Xu, marking the show's third all-female pairing in history. This duo follows previous same-sex partnerships including Nicola Adams and Katya Jones in 2020.
- Celebrities including Lacey Turner and Delta Goodrem are practicing with their professional partners ahead of the live shows. These couples prepare to perform their first routines for the judges' scores next weekend.
- All 15 couples will perform live for the first time on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when competition officially commences. Judges will provide their verdict and scores, marking the start of the race for the Glitterball Trophy.
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Full line-up of Strictly Come Dancing pairings for 2026 confirmed
The full line-up of pairings for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed - here is the complete list.
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