Overview
- The BBC confirmed Delta Goodrem as the third celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing on Friday, June 12, 2026.
- Goodrem joins previously announced stars Lacey Turner and Dani Dyer, with Dyer returning after withdrawing last year because of an ankle injury.
- The show has replaced long-running hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman with Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Willis for the 2026 series.
- Several long-serving professional dancers including Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas and Gorka Marquez have left and the BBC has not yet named their replacements.
- Producers unveiled stars earlier than usual this year and the casting of a recent Eurovision top-four finisher could increase attention for the show when it returns in September 2026.