With autumn just around the corner, that can only mean that Strictly Come Dancing is coming back, and Graeme Hall has just been added to its star-studded line-up.
Graeme is best known as a dog trainer and TV presenter, fronting Channel 5's Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and Dog Hospital. He has even made a cameo appearance in All Creatures Great and Small, and written several books, including All Dogs Great and Small.
On joining the show, Graeme said: "I can't believe I am joining the cast of Strictly for 2026. I have always loved dancing, so to have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business is a dream come true. I have watched the show for years, so to be a part of it feels like a very exciting challenge, albeit more than a bit nerve-wracking! I can't wait to get started. Bring it on!"
Reacting to the news, one fan commented: "Graeme gets our vote already!" while a second added: "Brilliant! Good to have someone older in the mix," and a third enthused: "Yes! Brilliant!"
© BBCThe return of the autumn staple is now just a month away, and we can't wait for its return.
How Strictly Come Dancing has changed this year
Alongside the ever-growing new batch of celebrities, this year's Strictly will see fans welcome three new hosts and five new professional dancers. Following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's departure at the end of last year, Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will be replacing the trio.
Meanwhile, Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby and Mark Karmalita have joined the show's roster, replacing the likes of Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer, Michelle Tsiakkas, Nadiya Bychkova and Gorka Marquez.
The new pros might look young, but they have plenty of experience, with Aleksandra ranking in the top 21 Latin dancers in the world, Cristian being a four-time Italian Latin dancing champion, Lethabo dancing with the likes of Diana Ross, Maddie being a UK National Ballroom Champion and Mark being a two-time National Latin Champion.
There will still be some similarities for veteran fans, with the judging line-up remaining the same, and many of our favourite theme weeks also to return, including Movies Week, Musicals Week and Icons Week.
Who else makes up the Strictly line-up?
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© BBCLacey is Walford's latest entry
Lacey Turner
Lacey was the first star to be confirmed for the line-up back in June, with the announcement of the EastEnders actress coming two months before celebrities are usually revealed!
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© BBCThe star was due to dance with Nikita Kuzmin
Dani Dyer
Dani will be looking for ballroom redemption in the autumn, after she was forced to pull out of last year's show following an ankle injury picked up before she even performed her first dance.
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© BBCDelta performed for Australia at this year's Eurovision
Delat Goodrem
Popstar Delta could only manage fourth place when she competed in Eurovision, and we imagine the star will be hoping for Glitterball glory when she heads to Elstree.
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© BBCThe stylist will be backed by major stars
Chris Appleton
Stylist to the stars, Chris boasts a ton of A-list friends, hopefully he'll convince one of them to sign on the dotted line for the next series.
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© BBCIs the star destined for Glitterball glory?
Cach Mercer
Love Island champion Cach is known to love a boogie on his TikTok feed, and we're sure the reality TV star can make it to the final.
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© BBCWe've wanted Will on the show for years
Will Best
Will was the sixth celebrity confirmed to be on the show, and we can't wait to see him break out his dance moves when autumn heads back around.
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© BBCDame Sarah is the show's first Dame
Dame Sarah Storey
After winning 30 Paralympic medals during her career, Dame Sarah's next big challenge will be the Strictly ballroom.
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© BBCJaime will be backed by famous dad Ray
Jaime Winstone
Jaime is swapping the West End for Borehamwood, and she will prove to be a bubbly character when she competes on the next series.
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© BBCBethany is a rising TV star
Bethany Antonia
Rising star Bethany will bring the House of Targaryen to the Strictly dancefloor when she competes next month.
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© BBCWill another footballer lift the Glitterball?
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun is used to being nimble on his feet as a former footballer, but can he follow in last year's champion, Karen Carney's footsteps?
