The BBC show is currently in full swing for its 2025 series, seeing the likes of Alex Kingston, George Clarke, and Vicky Pattison compete.
Despite the 2025 Strictly series still airing and a new champion weeks away from being crowned, one current castmate has already slipped up on who will be appearing in the next series.
Vicky Pattison ‘confirms’ first star for Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Pattison seemed to confirm that Dani Dyer would be the first star to appear in next year’s series of the BBC show.
Dyer was previously meant to appear in the current series; however, she had to pull out due to a serious injury.
Unable to dance, Dyer has been showing support for fellow celebrities online and recently sat in the studio audience for Strictly.
Taking to Instagram, Dyer shared a post at the Strictly studios, writing: “So happy I got to watch @bbcstrictly last night.. missed you all and so proud.
“And my beautiful @vickypattison just love you so much and watching you live was just PERFECT!! love you all loads.”
Pattison was quick to add a comment to Dyer’s post, seemingly confirming her return for the 2026 series, writing: “I love you so much mate, my girl!!! I will be front row every week next year watching you SMASH IT.”
Who has left Strictly Come Dancing 2025 so far?
The 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing has seen three celebrities exit so far.
Thomas Skinner and partner Amy Dowden were the first to leave, scoring just 16 and 13 in both their weeks on the show.
Scottish presenter Ross King was the second star to be eliminated with professional dancer Jowita Przystal.
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Last week, former England rugby player Chris Robshaw became the third famous face to be voted off the show.
Speaking about his time on the show, Robshaw said: “I’ve loved it, I’ve had an amazing partner, for me, coming onto this journey, I had no confidence.
“To be told I had world-class qualities on the dancefloor today, even though we have to go home, that’s amazing to hear, so thank you very much. It’s given me such confidence.”
