Overview
- The BBC named Dianne Buswell in Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 professional line-up, confirming her return for the autumn series.
- The corporation said it will recruit new professionals to replace Gorka Marquez, Michelle Tsiakkas, Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova and Luba Mushtuk.
- Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas will also return.
- Buswell became a mother on March 16, when partner Joe Sugg announced the birth of their son, Bowden, on Instagram.
- She marked her first birthday as a mum with her parents and thanked Sugg for a 'magical' day as co-stars sent public messages.