Delta Goodrem is the third celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is coming! The eagerly anticipated new series is getting ready to once again light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer as multi award winning singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem joins the celebrity cast of 2026.

The news was officially revealed on Friday 12 June, on @bbcstrictly’s official social channels via Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

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Delta Goodrem is one of Australia’s most accomplished and enduring artists, with a career spanning multiple fields including as a singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. From her record-breaking debut album and numerous chart-topping hits to her role as a Coach on The Voice Australia to her multiple award wins, Delta’s diverse career has most recently seen her take to the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, where she achieved one of Australia’s best ever results.

Delta Goodrem says: “I’ve been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career - from tv, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world, there is however one stage I’ve never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor! I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can’t wait to get started!”

Further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series getting underway on BBC One and iPlayer this September. Viewers can add the show to their watchlist on BBC iPlayer now.

For all the latest breaking news from the ballroom 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.

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