Strictly Come Dancing is waltzing its way back onto our screens this autumn, bringing with it sequins, sparkle, and a whole lot of FAB-U-LOUS dance moves.

Made by BBC Studios Entertainment and broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the nation’s favourite dance show is back for its 23rd series, promising unforgettable group routines, spectacular music acts, exciting theme weeks, and of course the iconic annual trip to Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Schedule...

Launch Show - 20th September 

First Live Show - 27th September 

Blackpool Special - 22nd November

Grand Finale - 20 December

Who’s dancing in 2025?

This year’s celebrity line-up includes a mix of actors, athletes, presenters and personalities — all ready to swap their day jobs for the dancefloor:

  • Olympian & Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro)

  • Award-winning actor Alex Kingston

  • Former footballer & manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

  • EastEnders actor Balvinder Sopal

  • YouTuber & podcaster George Clarke

  • Performer & presenter La Voix

  • Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw

  • Model & influencer Ellie Goldstein

  • TV personality & businessman Thomas Skinner

  • Broadcaster Vicky Pattison

  • Neighbours star Stefan Dennis

  • Hollywood correspondent Ross King

  • Sports presenter & Lioness legend Karen Carney

  • Actor & Emmerdale star Lewis Cope

The Professional Dancers 

Returning to the floor are favourites including Dianne Buswell, Gorka Marquez, Katya Jones, Johannes Radebe, Karen Hauer and many more — plus two brand new Pros joining the Strictly family:

  • Alexis Warr – US So You Think You Can Dance winner

  • Julian Caillon – Australian dance champion and Dancing With The Stars pro

Together, they’ll deliver jaw-dropping group dances and partner with celebrities in their journey from two left feet to glitterball glory.

Your Strictly hosts and judges

  • Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman are back as your glamorous hosts.

  • Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas return to deliver scores, sass, and sparkle.

With a dazzling new cast, fresh pro dancers, and all the magic of Blackpool.

Strictly 2025 promises to be one of the most exciting series yet - and keep a look out for details of another Live Arena Tour announcement so that you can KEEP-DANCNG!