Dani Dyer is confirmed as the second celebrity contestant for the 2026 series of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing. Multiple outlets report that she will return about a year after withdrawing from the prior run due to an ankle injury. One report notes that she had been involved with the show’s launch period previously and was later ruled out before the first live performances, with another contestant taking her place.
The announcements presented across sources focus on her comeback and the timing of the injury-related withdrawal. They also frame her return as a chance to compete in the ballroom again during the 2026 season. Coverage ties the latest confirmation to earlier BBC reporting, with some outlets also describing Dyer as a former Love Island winner and referencing her previous connection to Strictly. While several other headlines mention the wider 2026 cast lineup and earlier confirmations of other celebrities, this set of articles consistently centers on Dyer’s return as a returning contestant rather than a new addition.
