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Strictly Come Dancing launch show date confirmed as BBC releases first trailer
- On Saturday, September 5, the BBC released a trailer for Strictly Come Dancing's 24th series, confirming the launch show airs Saturday, September 19, at 7:25pm on BBC One.
- TV presenter Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe replace former hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who departed after the 2025 series finale.
- In a major format change, contestants will discover their professional dance partners live during three choreographed group routines, departing from the show's previous pre-recorded pairing segments.
- The cast includes 15 celebrity contestants, featuring TV star Dani Dyer and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, alongside five new professional dancers replacing those who departed this year.
- Live competition episodes commence Saturday, September 26, and air weekly until the grand final on December 19, when the winning pair secures the Glitterball trophy.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 confirms release date with new trailer – as exciting launch show changes announced
We always knew that Strictly Come Dancing would be returning to our screens soon, and now the release date for the exciting launch show has been officially announced by the BBC.With the help of a glitzy new trailer that shows the Strictly judges, professional dancers and new presenters dancing the night away on a studio backlot, it's been confirmed that the launch show will air on Saturday 19 September at 7:25pm on BBC One and iPlayer.This year'…
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