Strictly Come Dancing returns for 24th series with new hosts in the United Kingdom

Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC's popular dance competition, returned for its 24th series on September 19, 2026, in the United Kingdom. The launch show introduced 15 new celebrities paired with professional dancers, with no eliminations. New hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe took over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left in 2025. The judging panel remains the same. The series will run for 13 weeks, culminating in a final where one couple will win the glitterball trophy. The 2025 series was won by Karen Carney.