Australian superstar Delta Goodrem has been confirmed as the third celebrity contestant for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The announcement comes after her notable fourth-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest and follows earlier reveals of Lacey Turner's debut and Dani Dyer's return to the ballroom.
Delta Goodrem, the acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter and entertainer, has been officially announced as the third celebrity contestant for the popular BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing in its 2026 series.
The 41-year-old star, fresh from her fourth-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, will be swapping the global music stage for the ballroom floor. The news was shared on the BBC's official social media channels with the announcement: The class of 2026 is growing. She's performed on the world's biggest stages and the ballroom is next. The confirmation follows earlier announcements of EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and the return of television personality Dani Dyer.
Goodrem, a multi-platinum recording artist with a career spanning music, acting, and television coaching on The Voice Australia, expressed her enthusiasm. 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!
This marks a significant moment as one of Australia's most successful entertainers joins the iconic British series. Her addition to the lineup continues the show's tradition of attracting high-profile international talent. The 2026 series is already generating considerable buzz with the early announcements. Dani Dyer's return is particularly notable as she was forced to withdraw from the 2025 series just before the live shows after fracturing her ankle during rehearsals.
She is determined to finally make her debut this time around. I am so excited to be back in the ballroom this September! I just cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on and hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one! The BBC had previously left the door open for her return, stating they hoped to welcome her back.
Lacey Turner, the first celebrity confirmed, is also a major coup for the show. The 38-year-old actress, known for her long-running role as Stacey Slater in EastEnders, is taking an extended break from the soap and sees Strictly as the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill. In her Instagram announcement, she admitted to feeling terrified but excited, referencing how many friends have participated and that it was time to pluck up the courage.
This is a significant shift from 2017 when Turner turned down an offer, admitting she didn't have the guts and was rubbish at dancing. Both Turner and Dyer are expected to be paired with returning professional dancers, with Nikita Kuzmin, who was partnered with Dyer in 2025, confirmed to be back for 2026. The series is scheduled to return in September and will feature several huge changes as part of a major revamp to the competition format.
Producers have teased that more celebrity participants will be announced over the summer months, building anticipation for what promises to be a dramatic and star-studded new season of the beloved dance show
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