Australian singer-songwriter and actress Delta Goodrem has been announced as the latest celebrity to join the cast of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing for its 2026 series. The 41-year-old expressed her immense excitement, stating she is "absolutely thrilled" to be participating in the popular dance competition.
Goodrem, who has an extensive career spanning television, theatre, film, and international music tours, highlighted that the ballroom floor presents a unique challenge she has yet to experience. Her confirmation was revealed via the show's official Instagram account on Friday evening, where the caption indicated the expanding line-up for the forthcoming series.
She joins an already announced roster of stars, including EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, renowned for her role as Stacey Slater, and reality television personality Dani Dyer. Dyer's participation marks her return to the show, having previously withdrawn due to injury in the preceding year. Both Turner and Dyer have also voiced their enthusiasm for the opportunity to compete for the coveted Glitterball trophy.
The announcement of contestants for this year's Strictly Come Dancing has commenced earlier than in previous years, with the first names typically revealed later in the summer months. This early unveiling suggests a deliberate strategy by the BBC to build anticipation ahead of the show's expected launch in September. Further celebrity participants are anticipated to be disclosed throughout the summer.
The upcoming series will also see a change in presenting line-up, with broadcaster Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe, and comedian Josh Widdicombe taking over hosting duties. This follows the departures of long-standing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The new series will be available to watch on BBC One and stream on iPlayer.