Dani Dyer has expressed her gratitude at being given a second opportunity on Strictly Come Dancing, unveiling her official makeover ahead of the launch show. The 30-year-old former Love Island winner is joining the new lineup after an ankle fracture forced her to withdraw early during last year's series. Sharing a picture in a pink sequinned dress, Dyer wrote: "Forever grateful for a second chance… strictly 2026 lets go." Fellow participant Jaime Winstone posted an image of herself in a purple tasselled mini dress, alongside a photo of the full celebrity cast, writing: "See you in the Ballroom." Model Cara Delevingne offered her encouragement in the comments, writing: "YES JAMIE!
LETS GO GIRL!" EastEnders star Lacey Turner posted her picture and wrote: "Well I never thought I would say this but here we go… Strictly 20206 lets go!" Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton captioned his image "And we’re off", prompting his client Kim Kardashian to respond: "OMG OMG you’re gonna kill it!" Television presenter Will Best shared his picture, writing: "IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING. Me and both my chest hairs ARE DOING STRICTLY!! New subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial.
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I’m a very very lucky boy. Honestly still can’t believe it…" Dame Sarah Storey posted her photograph, writing: "Pinching myself this is actually happening and alongside this wonderful team. Strictly class of 2026… LET’S DO THIS." Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly star Graeme Hall shared a group shot of the cast, asking: "Don’t we scrub up well, eh?" Social media personality John Nellis wrote: "Time to find out if I can dance" alongside his photo.
Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb added: "Guess it’s time to learn about ballroom. Go!" This series marks the debut of new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe, who replace former hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman following their departure last year. Judges Shirley Ballas, Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will all return for the upcoming run.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7.25pm on Saturday September 19, airing every weekend until Christmas. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
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