Strictly Come Dancing is back for its 2026 series, and it will usher in a new era with its new hosts.
Long-time hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly left Strictly at the end of the 2025 series.
They have been replaced by the trio of Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.
Emma Willis is known for her work on The Voice UK, This Morning, Celebrity Big Brother and many others.
Johannes Radebe has been a professional dancer and choreographer on Strictly for many years, while comedian Josh Widdicombe is known for his work on Channel 4’s The Last Leg.
This marks the first time the show will be hosted by a trio, but how much will they be paid?
How much do the Strictly hosts get paid?
No information has been officially released on what the Strictly hosts are being paid or whether they are being paid the same figure.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly earned an estimated £150,000 for each series they hosted, according to The Express.
Due to being new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, it is possible the three hosts will be earning less than that figure for an entire series.
Get the latest Strictly news and updates for the 2026 series in our guide
Which celebrities are in the Strictly Come Dancing lineup for 2026?
The following celebrities will dance in this year’s Strictly competition:
- 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
When are the live shows and when is the Strictly final?
The live shows start on Saturday, September 26 and will air every Saturday until December 19 – the final weekend before Christmas.
December 19 will be the weekend of the grand final and the week viewers will find out who takes home the Glitterball trophy.
Will you be watching the new Strictly series? Let us know in the comments below.
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