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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 rich list revealed and 'speed dancing' twist confirmed as show prepares to launch tonight with new hosts

From the Newshound archive · first published 19 September 2026.

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, who take over the Strictly Come Dancing hosting reins tonight, as the show strikes an official TikTok partnership to attract younger viewers.
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, who take over the Strictly Come Dancing hosting reins tonight, as the show strikes an official TikTok partnership to attract younger viewers.

Strictly Come Dancing launches its 24th series on BBC One tonight at 7.25pm, with Delta Goodrem and Shaun Wright-Phillips topping the celebrity rich list and a new 'speed dancing' twist confirmed for the revamped format. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over as hosts from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, while the celebrity lineup also includes Dani Dyer and Lacey Turner, alongside five new professional dancers joining the cast.

Delta Goodrem, estimated to be worth £12 million, and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips top the 2026 celebrity rich list, with former pro James Jordan also weighing in on the dancer shake-up and 'unknown' celebrity lineup.

A new 'speed dancing' twist has been added to the format, with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas returning as judges.

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