New first look images released ahead of Strictly Come Dancing's return to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 19 September show Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe presenting the show for the first time.
A minute long trailer released earlier this month featured Strictly's new hosts alongside the Strictly judges, Professional Dancers, and the celebrity cast of 2026 as they danced the night away on a studio backlot.
The full routine will open this year’s Strictly launch show - which will feature more dancing than ever before, thanks to the new way it will pair the celebrity class of 2026 with their professional dance partners.
For the first time ever, each celebrity and Pro will discover the identity of their partner in front of the Strictly studio audience via three specially-choreographed group dance routines.
Expect high energy, surprises, and a whole lot of dancing as this year’s celebs are tested like never before!
Strictly Come Dancing: The Launch Show will also take viewers behind the scenes as the celebs begin their dance rehearsals.
Plus, last year’s champion Karen Carney will return to dance her iconic football jive with Carlos Gu.
And audiences can also expect a spectacular group number, which introduces the five new Pros - Aleksandra, Cristian, Lethabo, Maddie and Mark - who have joined Strictly this year.
Hailing from the UK, Canada, Italy, South Africa and Ukraine, Strictly’s new fab five have all danced their way to international acclaim and are some of the most exciting talents in dance today.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7.25pm on Saturday 19 September, airing every weekend until Christmas.
The series is a BBC Studios Entertainment production for BBC One and BBC iPlayer and was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC. The Executive Producer is Sarah James, the Series Editors are Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Jo Wallace.
(Images: BBC/Guy Levy)
