Episode 1
Launch Show
1h 45m
It’s time to start dancing - Strictly’s back. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take the helm as a brand new year in the ballroom begins.
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TV series
Strictly Come Dancing
200424 seasons6.0 / 10
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores and viewer votes. Are today's celebrities fleet of foot or do they have two left feet?
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
Strictly Come Dancing premiered May 15, 2004. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores and viewer votes. Are today's celebrities fleet of foot or do they have two left feet?
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Episode 2
Week 1
2h 30m
It’s the first live show of 2026, and the full Strictly cast take to the floor for an incredible opening performance. Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome our 15 couples back to the ballroom.
Where to watch Strictly Come DancingEpisode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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More about Strictly Come Dancing
Cast
Bruce ForsythSelf - Presenter
Tess DalySelf - Presenter
Shirley BallasSelf - Judge
Bruno TonioliSelf - Judge
Craig Revel HorwoodSelf - Judge
Motsi MabuseSelf - Judge
Anton du BekeSelf - Judge
Arlene PhillipsSelf - JudgeCredits
- Created by
- Fenia Vardanis, Richard Hopkins, Karen Smith
- Written by
- Bruce Forsyth
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 585
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
SkyUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios Entertainment ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
competitiondancedance competition