Overview
- Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood described a past falling-out on their new Judgemental podcast that began when Anton kept Craig waiting while signing autographs.
- The BBC has confirmed that judges Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse will return for the next series.
- Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and former professional Johannes Radebe will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the show's first-ever presenting trio.
- Three celebrity contestants have been announced so far: Delta Goodrem, Lacey Turner and Dani Dyer, who withdrew last year because of an ankle injury.
- The anecdotes and TV appearances draw on Strictly’s history—Craig has judged since 2004 and Anton joined in 2021—and form part of a deliberate pre-season push to humanize the panel ahead of the autumn launch.