Strictly Come Dancing announces celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton as the fourth confirmed contestant for the 2026 series. He joins an existing line-up that includes Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Delta Goodrem. The BBC says further news about the 2026 show will be released through the summer ahead of a new series expected to begin airing in September. Appleton’s confirmation follows earlier casting announcements for the season, which were made earlier than usual, according to reports. Dani Dyer was originally booked for the prior year’s competition but withdrew days before the first live show due to injury. Lacey Turner and Delta Goodrem are already included in the 2026 cast. Appleton is described as a prominent figure in the UK and international spotlight, with past collaborations with high-profile clients such as Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian. Coverage also notes Appleton’s past tabloid attention related to his personal life. Other names have been suggested publicly as possible future contestants, but Appleton is the latest officially confirmed addition for 2026.
Chris Appleton confirmed as fourth contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Strictly Come Dancing announces celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton as the fourth confirmed contestant for the 2026 series. He joins an existing line-up that includes Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Delt...
- Chris Appleton is confirmed as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
- He joins Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Delta Goodrem in the confirmed 2026 line-up.
- The BBC says more information about the 2026 series will be released during the summer ahead of a September start.
- Dani Dyer withdrew from the previous year’s competition due to injury.
- Chris Appleton is known for celebrity hairstyling and has worked with major public figures including Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian.
He joins Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem and Lacey Turner in 2026 Strictly cast
17 hours agoChris Appleton arrives at the Spotify Best New Artist Party on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Andrew Park/Invision/AP)Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton has become the fourth celebrity confirmed for this year’s season of Strictly Come Dancing.Following the announcement on Friday, Chris enthused: “I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience.“I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new. I may know my way around a salon floor, but the dance floor is a whole different story – and I can’t wait to get started.”View this post on InstagramNow a prominent figure on social media, Chris rose to fame thanks to his collaborations with famous clients like Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and, most notably, Kim Kardashian.He was also briefly a tabloid staple thanks to his whirlwind relationship with the White Lotus actor Lukas Gage, to whom he was married for around eight months in 2023.Chris joins the existing Strictly line-up for 2026, which currently consists of the EastEnders staple Lacey Turner, former Love Island winner Dani Dyer and Australian pop singer Delta Goodrem.Dani was originally booked to compete on Strictly last year, but had to pull out days before the first live show due to injury.Strictly fans were shocked just over a week ago when the first casting announcements were made around two months earlier than usual.While Lacey, Dani and Delta were unveiled for the line-up within days of each other, Chris’ participation was confirmed a full week after the last casting announcement.In a press release, the BBC said that “further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series” which is due to begin airing in September.Other names heavily rumoured to be hitting the ballroom this time around include Paralympic gold medallist Dame Sarah Storey and TV personality Jeff Brazier.MORE STRICTLY:It Takes Two Host Janette Manrara Sets The Record Straight On Her Strictly FutureJohannes Radebe Has A Message For Strictly Fans Concerned About His New RoleJohannes Radebe's 11 Most Iconic Moments In The Strictly Come Dancing Ballroom
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