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BBC confirms celebrities including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer and Will Best for Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Mia Johnson

17 JUL · 4 min read

Michelle Ryan returned to EastEnders as Zoe Slater in June 2025 after a 20-year absence and became a permanent cast member in September that year.

Phoebe Jackson

13 JUL · 3 min read

Dermot Murnaghan died peacefully at home in north London on 11 July 2026 at the age of 68 after a battle with stage four prostate cancer.

Eleanor Roberts

12 JUL · 4 min read

Cach Mercer, winner of Love Island 2025, has been named the fifth celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.

Eleanor Roberts

11 JUL · 3 min read