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Strictly champion Karen Carney returns to dancefloor with partner Carlos Gu

The former professional footballer, 39, won the last season of the show – and is now set to show off her moves again.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Strictly’s mysterious ‘speed-dating’ to be shown publicly for first time as launch show details revealed

While contestants meet every year to dance with each pro dancer before they’re coupled up, this is the first time a version of the process will be shown on TV

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Johannes Radebe says Strictly Come Dancing hosting role is a ‘learning curve’

The professional dancer is one of the new presenters on the BBC One dancing programme along with comedian Josh Widdicombe and broadcaster Emma Willis.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Strictly’s Johannes Radebe on the moment he ‘crumbled’ live on show: ‘I’ve needed my partners to pick me up’

‘It’s heartbreaking,’ the former ‘Strictly’ pro said

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Emma Willis gears up for Strictly premiere as she vows 'not to engage' with hate

Willis has admitted that she has questioned whether she is ‘good enough’ to step into the iconic presenting role

Evening Standard · Sep 14

BBC's 'Strictly' Nightmare as Pairings Reportedly Leak Before 'Traitors' and 'I'm a Celeb' Battle

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return on 19 September 2026 with 15 celebrities, new presenters and a reported leak of 11 professional dance pairings.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Strictly host Josh Widdicombe admits he wanted to be a full series contestant: ‘That would have been thrilling’

‘That would have been thrilling… but let’s been honest, I wouldn’t have made it through the whole season,’ joked new host

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Emma Willis admits ‘fear’ over Strictly role as she prepares to follow Tess and Claudia

‘I am ready for the negative opinions that can come with these things, but on the flip side, there are always positives as well’ says new host

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Emma Willis ‘ready for the comparisons’ after taking over as Strictly host

She is taking over hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

La Voix hints Strictly 2026 hosting changes will ‘surprise’ viewers

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe were announced as the new presenting duo earlier this year

Evening Standard · Sep 11