West End stars join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up

Stage stars are among the contestants on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The 2026 cast is being revealed ahead of the new series, set to start this autumn, with former professional dancer-turned-West End star Johannes Radebe returning in a hosting role.

Confirmed to be competing this year are stage stars who have appeared in the West End in recent years.

Today, it has been revealed that Bethany Antonia will be taking part. Perhaps best known for her television role in House of the Dragon, she is currently performing as Eurydice in Hadestown in London.

EastEnders star Jaime Winstone, who played Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story, was announced last week. Dani Dyer, who was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury last year, will return this series. She has previously appeared on stage in Nativity! The Musical.

Last year, WhatsOnStage Award winner Amber Davies made the final of the popular dancing competition. Her success follows that of other musical performers like WhatsOnStage and Olivier Award winner Layton Williams, who is currently performing a Tony Award-nominated role on Broadway in Titanique.

More contestants are to be revealed.