Home Uncategorized 🪩⚠️ STRICTLY HAS SIGNED A CONTESTANT WHO HAS ALREADY JUDGED BALLROOM AND LATIN COMPETITIONS — AND THE “FIX” ROW HAS STARTED BEFORE HE HAS DANCED A SINGLE STEP. The show’s 11th celebrity may be entering the competition as a supposed beginner, but an unexpected detail from his past has changed how viewers see the casting. He has previously appeared on a national dance judging panel—and his connections within the Strictly world have only made the decision look more controversial. Now, critics are asking whether the BBC has handed one contestant an advantage before the first live show has even begun.

🪩⚠️ STRICTLY HAS SIGNED A CONTESTANT WHO HAS ALREADY JUDGED BALLROOM AND LATIN COMPETITIONS — AND THE “FIX” ROW HAS STARTED BEFORE HE HAS DANCED A SINGLE STEP. The show’s 11th celebrity may be entering the competition as a supposed beginner, but an unexpected detail from his past has changed how viewers see the casting. He has previously appeared on a national dance judging panel—and his connections within the Strictly world have only made the decision look more controversial. Now, critics are asking whether the BBC has handed one contestant an advantage before the first live show has even begun.

Uncategorized · 06/08/2026 · comments off

ith autumn just around the corner, that can only mean that Strictly Come Dancing is coming back, and Graeme Hall has just been added to its star-studded line-up.

Graeme is best known as a dog trainer and TV presenter, fronting Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and Dog Hospital. He has even made a cameo appearance in All Creatures Great and Small, and written several books, including All Dogs Great and Small.

On joining the show, Graeme said: “I can’t believe I am joining the cast of Strictly for 2026. I have always loved dancing, so to have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business is a dream come true. I have watched the show for years, so to be a part of it feels like a very exciting challenge, albeit more than a bit nerve-wracking! I can’t wait to get started. Bring it on!”

Reacting to the news, one fan commented: “Graeme gets our vote already!” while a second added: “Brilliant! Good to have someone older in the mix,” and a third enthused: “Yes! Brilliant!”

A smiling man with short gray hair, wearing glasses and a light-colored jacket, stands in front of a vibrant, colorful background.© BBC
Graeme will be the one getting trained now!

The return of the autumn staple is now just a month away, and we can’t wait for its return.

How Strictly Come Dancing has changed this year

Alongside the ever-growing new batch of celebrities, this year’s Strictly will see fans welcome three new hosts and five new professional dancers. Following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman‘s departure at the end of last year, Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will be replacing the trio.

Meanwhile, Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby and Mark Karmalita have joined the show’s roster, replacing the likes of Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer, Michelle Tsiakkas, Nadiya Bychkova and Gorka Marquez.

Five smiling individuals stand together on a rooftop, with a cityscape backdrop.
The five new pros will be looking to make their mark on the competition

The new pros might look young, but they have plenty of experience, with Aleksandra ranking in the top 21 Latin dancers in the world, Cristian being a four-time Italian Latin dancing champion, Lethabo dancing with the likes of Diana Ross, Maddie being a UK National Ballroom Champion and Mark being a two-time National Latin Champion.

There will still be some similarities for veteran fans, with the judging line-up remaining the same, and many of our favourite theme weeks also to return, including Movies Week, Musicals Week and Icons Week.

Who else makes up the Strictly line-up?

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Lacey Turner in front of a glittering background© BBC

Lacey is Walford’s latest entry

Lacey Turner

Lacey was the first star to be confirmed for the line-up back in June, with the announcement of the EastEnders actress coming two months before celebrities are usually revealed!

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Dani Dyer in front of a firework-like background© BBC

The star was due to dance with Nikita Kuzmin

Dani Dyer

Dani will be looking for ballroom redemption in the autumn, after she was forced to pull out of last year’s show following an ankle injury picked up before she even performed her first dance.

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Delta performed for Australia at this year’s Eurovision

Delat Goodrem

Popstar Delta could only manage fourth place when she competed in Eurovision, and we imagine the star will be hoping for Glitterball glory when she heads to Elstree.

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Promotional image of Chris Appleton in front of fireworks© BBC

The stylist will be backed by major stars

Chris Appleton

Stylist to the stars, Chris boasts a ton of A-list friends, hopefully he’ll convince one of them to sign on the dotted line for the next series.

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Cach Mercer in a promotional image for Strictly Come Dancing© BBC

Is the star destined for Glitterball glory?

Cach Mercer

Love Island champion Cach is known to love a boogie on his TikTok feed, and we’re sure the reality TV star can make it to the final.

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Will Best in promotional image for Strictly© BBC

We’ve wanted Will on the show for years

Will Best

Will was the sixth celebrity confirmed to be on the show, and we can’t wait to see him break out his dance moves when autumn heads back around.

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Sarah Storey surrounded by fireworks© BBC

Dame Sarah is the show’s first Dame

Dame Sarah Storey

After winning 30 Paralympic medals during her career, Dame Sarah’s next big challenge will be the Strictly ballroom.

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Jaime Winstone© BBC

Jaime will be backed by famous dad Ray

Jaime Winstone

Jaime is swapping the West End for Borehamwood, and she will prove to be a bubbly character when she competes on the next series.

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Bethany Antonia in a promo image for Strictly Come Dancing© BBC

Bethany is a rising TV star

Bethany Antonia

Rising star Bethany will bring the House of Targaryen to the Strictly dancefloor when she competes next month.

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Shaun Wright-Phillips in a promotional image for Strictly Come Dancing© BBC

Will another footballer lift the Glitterball?

Shaun Wright-Phillips

Shaun is used to being nimble on his feet as a former footballer, but can he follow in last year’s champion, Karen Carney’s footsteps?

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