Cach Mercer Joins The Dazzling Line-Up For Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Get Ready to Dance – Strictly 2026 is Here!

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is gearing up to dazzle our screens this autumn, and the excitement is palpable. BBC One and BBC iPlayer are all set to sizzle with the latest celebrity cast, now featuring the vibrant social media star and reigning Love Island champion, Cach Mercer.

On Thursday, July 9, the announcement exploded across @bbcstrictly’s official social channels, confirming Cach as the fifth celebrity to join the much-anticipated line-up.

Cach's Rise to Fame

Cach soared to fame in last year's Love Island series, charming audiences and clinching the 2025 male champion title. With a staggering 50 million TikTok likes, his Afrobeat, hip-hop, and street dance moves have captivated a massive online following. Besides his social media prowess, Cach is a model, DJ, and a proud ambassador for a young persons' mental health charity.

“I have grown up watching the show with my family and am so excited to now be part of the cast. Dancing is a huge passion of mine and I can’t wait to learn Ballroom and do the Foxtrot for the first time!” – Cach Mercer

Meet the Stellar Line-up

Cach joins a star-studded cast including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, and Chris Appleton for this season. The buzz is only building as more names are set to be revealed over the summer, leading up to the series debut in September. Fans can already add Strictly to their BBC iPlayer watchlist to ensure they don’t miss a beat.

For all the juicy updates and behind-the-scenes scoops, be sure to check out our Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Everything You Need to Know guide.

Strictly Come Dancing is a BBC Studios Entertainment production for BBC One and iPlayer.