Strictly Come Dancing full lineup 2025 - The Independent
This year’s hopefuls, including a footballer and an ‘ER’ star, are getting closer to the Glitterball trophy
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup as of early May 2026.
- Returning professional dancers: Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, and Nikita Kuzmin are confirmed to return. Also back are Aljaž Škorjanec, Jowita Przystał, Johannes Radebe, Nancy Xu, Kai Widdrington, and Alexis Warr, with Carlos Gu and Lauren Oakley also listed among returning pros. This marks a strong continuity from 2025 with a substantial core lineup.[1][3]
- New pros joining: BBC has indicated there will be entirely new dancers joining the line-up for 2026, with names to be announced closer to the show’s return. Several outlets reported ongoing speculation about who those new pros might be, but official confirmations were pending as of early May 2026.[2][1]
- Cast changes and timing: Reports note exits of several pros (e.g., Karen Hauer, Gorka Márquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas) and a reset that includes new arrivals alongside returning favourites; the show’s 24th series is planned to air in autumn 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date official confirmation and summarize the exact pro roster and any announced celeb participants as soon as BBC or reputable outlets publish them. Would you like me to monitor for official announcements and deliver a concise update when new details are released?[1]