Five new Strictly professional dancers revealed and one has appeared on BBC show before

Five new professional dancers have joined the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, with one individual having previously appeared on the BBC show. These new stars have officially joined the professional dancers to commence the first day of rehearsals for the 2026 series. The arrival of these performers coincides with the start of training sessions, marking the beginning of the production's preparations for the upcoming season of the popular dance competition.