Actress Bethany Antonia, known for appearing in HBO’s House of the Dragon, is announced as the ninth celebrity joining the 2026 lineup of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Multiple outlets report that the announcement is made on Tuesday as the show prepares for its return in the autumn. The BBC’s star-studded roster is being assembled as part of the next series, with Antonia confirmed as the latest addition after earlier announcements of other participating celebrities. The reports present Antonia as the ninth named contestant and note that Strictly Come Dancing is expected back later in 2026, with the autumn scheduling referenced in at least one source. No additional information is provided in the supplied excerpts about the pairing of Antonia with a professional dancer, the specific start date of the series, or the full list of all previously announced contestants. Overall, the coverage focuses on Antonia’s inclusion as the ninth celebrity for the upcoming 2026 season.