Olympic Champion Tabby Stoecker Dances Into Strictly 2026!

Tabby Stoecker Joins Strictly 2026

Get ready to twirl and tango because Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is about to hit your screens! The much-loved dance competition returns this autumn, promising to light up your Saturday and Sunday nights on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The latest celebrity to join the glitzy lineup? None other than the sensational Olympic gold medallist, Tabby Stoecker!

The Big Announcement

The thrilling news dropped on September 10 through @bbcstrictly's buzzing social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Fans are already buzzing with excitement and can't wait to see Tabby swap her skeleton sled for dancing shoes.

From Gold Medals to Glitter Balls

Tabby Stoecker, a star of Team GB, captivated the world with her gold-medal-winning performance at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Since bursting onto the international skeleton scene just five years ago, she's bagged an impressive collection of accolades, including World Cup victories and multiple championship medals.

“I am over the moon to be joining the cast of Strictly 2026. I’ve had the wildest year of my life so far, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing in the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can’t wait to get stuck in!”

Star-Studded Lineup

Tabby joins a stellar cast, including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall, and Lawrence Robb. The full lineup is sure to bring plenty of sparkle and drama to the dance floor.

As the countdown to the new series begins, make sure to add Strictly Come Dancing 2026 to your BBC iPlayer watchlist. Stay tuned for more exciting news and updates as the series kicks off this September. Don't miss a step of the action – follow our Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Everything You Need to Know guide for all the latest from the ballroom.

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