Strictly Come Dancing 2026 live: full line-up, show start time, presenters and pairings

The BBC has launched the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, introducing a revamped format and a new presenting team consisting of Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe. The launch show revealed the celebrity and professional pairings, marking several historic firsts for the ballroom. This new series features a never-seen-before format for pairing off the contestants, which has already sparked significant fan reaction as the competition officially gets underway for the current season.