Full Strictly 2026 line-up and release date – and there isn’t long to wait

The Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up is complete! (Picture: Getty/Shutterstock/BBC)Strictly Come Dancing fever is well underway ahead of the 2026 series, with the full cast and release date now finally confirmed.This year’s batch of competitors will no doubt be hoping to replicate the success of Lioness Karen Carney and professional partner Carlos Gu, who emerged as last year’s winners.The newcomers will be joining Strictly at an important time, with several big changes taking pla