The wait is finally over! The BBC has officially announced the celebrity contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2025, and fans are buzzing with excitement. With a dazzling mix of actors, athletes, musicians, and TV personalities, this year’s line-up promises to bring sparkle, drama, and unforgettable dancefloor moments.
A Star-Studded Line-Up
Each season, Strictly Come Dancing pairs professional dancers with celebrities to compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. For 2025, the show has curated one of its most diverse line-ups yet, appealing to fans of every generation.
What Makes 2025 Special?
This year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing comes with a few exciting updates:
- New theme weeks, including a “Viral Hits Week” where dances will be choreographed to trending social media tracks.
- Interactive voting options giving fans more say in the competition.
- A record number of international music performances lined up for results shows.
Producers have promised a season that blends nostalgia with modern flair, ensuring Strictly continues to capture the magic that has made it one of the UK’s most beloved programs.
Meet the Contestants
Here are the confirmed celebrities and their professional dance partners:
Alex Kingston
Alex Kingston is an award-winning actor and star of stage and screen.
Balvinder Sopal
Balvinder Sopal is an actor whose career spans theatre, radio, film and television. She is most known for playing the infamous Suki Kaur Panesar (now Unwin) on EastEnders since 2019.
Chris Robshaw
Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain.
Dani Dyer
Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three.
George Clarke
George Clarke, also known as George Clarkey, is a British YouTuber, podcaster and social media star.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators.
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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer and football manager best known for his prolific goal-scoring career in the Premier League and across Europe.
La Voix
La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who competed in the 2024 series of the BBC hit RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
Ellie Goldstein
Ellie is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue.
Thomas Skinner
Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman.
Vicky Pattison
Vicky Pattison is a TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host.
Stefan Dennis
Stefan Dennis is an actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours.
Ross King
Ross King is a presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent.
Karen Carney
Karen Carney is a former footballer who played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England, and is now the lead female pundit for both men’s and women’s football, across TNT and ITV.
Lewis Cope
Lewis Cope is an actor and Emmerdale star.
Behind the Scenes
While the contestants prepare for their first live performances, some have already made headlines. Chris Robshaw’s wife, Camilla Kerslake, recently joined him at a rehearsal, taking proactive steps to counteract the show’s infamous “Strictly curse” by forming a friendship with his dance partner, Nadiya Bychkova. The Sun
Looking Ahead
With the launch show scheduled for 20 September 2025, fans can look forward to 13 weeks of dazzling performances, dramatic eliminations, and unforgettable moments. The competition is set to be fierce, and the Glitterball Trophy is anyone’s to win.