The 2026 Strictly Come Dancing lineup has finally been unveiled – with 15 new contestants set to fight it out for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
The series is one of the BBC‘s most popular shows, with millions tuning in every weekend and the professional dancers quickly becoming household names.
This year, however, there’s been one big problem – that the dancers are better known than the ‘stars’ they’re set to partner up with.
On Wednesday, Gavin & Stacey actress Melanie Walters was announced as the final star to join the line up.
She joins Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best,
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