Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJacob StolworthyThursday 20 August 2026 08:31 BSTRelated: Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winners revealedStrictly Come Dancing 2026 will launch with a pre-recorded episode on Saturday 19 September, followed by the first live show on Saturday 26 September and the grand final on Saturday 19 December.Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will form a new hosting trio for the series, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.All 15 celebrity contestants have been confirmed for the competition, including Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Jaime Winstone, Lacey Turner and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.Five professional dancers won’t be returning for the new season, while former contestant Ellie Taylor has been announced as the new host of companion show It Takes Two.In fullStrictly Come Dancing 2026 launch date with three new hosts revealedMore 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