GRAEME HALL JOINS STRICTLY COME DANCING CAST FOR 2026

Graeme Hall, known for providing dog care advice on ITV's This Morning, has been announced as the eleventh contestant for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC announced his participation ahead of the show's September launch. Hall stated that he has watched the programme for years and described joining as "a dream come true", though he acknowledged feeling "nerve-wracking" about the challenge ahead.

Hall joins several other announced contestants for the upcoming series. Football player Shaun Wright-Phillips, who played for Manchester City and England, is also in the lineup. House of the Dragon actor Bethany Antonia and actress Jaime Winstone, who portrayed Barbara Windsor in a BBC biopic and later played Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, have also confirmed their participation. EastEnders actor Lacey Turner and pop singer Delta Goodrem are among the other celebrities announced for the 2026 cast.

The announcements form part of the BBC's regular contestant reveals ahead of each Strictly Come Dancing series. The show typically features a mix of athletes, actors, musicians and television personalities competing in ballroom and Latin dance competitions. The 2026 series will begin in September, with the full cast to be revealed in the coming weeks.