Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob Stolworthy & Lauren MorrisTuesday 21 July 2026 15:04 BSTRelated: Cach Mercer revealed as Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestantThe BBC has begun announcing the celebrity line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, with seven contestants officially confirmed to date.EastEnders star Lacey Turner was the first to be revealed, followed by Dani Dyer, who is returning after withdrawing from last year's series due to injury.Australian singer Delta Goodrem, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, and TV presenter Will Best are also confirmed to be taking part in the dance competition.Love Island's Cach Mercer has also been announced, alongside Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.Rumoured contestants include actors Jaime Winstone and Jake Quickenden, former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, and ex-referee Mark Clattenburg, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe joining as new presenters.In fullStrictly Come Dancing lineup: The confirmed 2026 celebrity cast – plus all the rumoursMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in