The BBC has finally dropped its first trailer ahead of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 2026 series will see a few changes with the new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and former Strictly pro Johannes Radebe taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, as well as five new professionals joining the cast.
The trailer confirmed that the first episode of the show will air on BBC One at 7.25pm on Saturday, September 19.
But fans are all saying the same thing after watching the new trailer.
What are fans saying about the new series of Strictly Come Dancing?
The new trailer dropped today (Saturday, September 5) and saw the Strictly judges showing off some of their dance moves surrounded by the professionals.
Johannes also showed off his skills with some impressive high kicks and emerged later in the trailer with his new co-hosts Emma and Josh.
They joined all of the professionals and judges to do a dance before the set was covered in party streamers.
While the trailer was only just over a minute long, many fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts.
What do we think of the new #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing trailer that's just dropped. I LOVE IT! 💃🏼🕺🏼✨🪩
— Ryan Glendenning ✨ (@RyanSoapKing25) September 5, 2026
One person on X said: “Cant wait strictly come dancing on September 19th.”
Another person simply wrote: “Can’t wait … ✨ 🕺 🪩”
A third person said: “What do we think of the new #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing trailer that's just dropped. I LOVE IT! 💃🏼🕺🏼✨🪩”
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Other people on the r/StrictlyComeDancing Reddit thread said they also “can’t wait” for the new series.
One user said: “FINALLY a promo!
“Now to the strictlified pics and vids please!
“They've been so quiet, hope they're back to building the excitement!”
Who are the celebrities taking part in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing?
Here are all of the celebrities that are taking part in the new series:
- Lacey Turner - EastEnders' Stacey Slater
- Dani Dyer - TV personality (returning after injury in 2025)
- Delta Goodrem - Singer
- Chris Appleton - Hair stylist
- Cach Mercer - Reality TV star
- Will Best - TV and radio host
- Dame Sarah Storey - Britain's most successful Paralympian
- Jaime Winstone - actress
- Bethany Antonia - actress
- Shaun Wright-Phillips - former professional footballer
- Graeme Hall - famous dog trainer
- Lawrence Robb - Emmerdale's Mackenzie Boyd
- Tabby Stoecker - Team GB skeleton athlete
- John Nellis - football content creator
- Melanie Walters - Gavin and Stacey star
Will you be tuning into the new series of Strictly Come Dancing? Let us know in the comments.
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