BBC confirms final 15 for Strictly Come Dancing 2025

The BBC has confirmed the final 15 celebrities for Strictly Come Dancing’s 2025 series, with rehearsals already underway in London as the show returns to BBC One this autumn. The lineup spans reality TV stars, athletes, actors and online personalities, signaling a broad mix of experiences as the glitterball trophy again sits within reach for a diverse group of contestants. The cast includes Vicky Pattison, Dani Dyer, Ellie Goldstein, Karen Carney, Kristian Nairn, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, La Voix, Chris Robshaw, Stef an Dennis, Ross King and Thomas Skinner, among others. With the launch just weeks away, contestants are already seen arriving at studios to begin their preparations.

Several participants have spoken publicly about their excitement and the challenge ahead. Vicky Pattison acknowledged the steep learning curve and joked about balancing nerves with ambition, signaling she intends to graft hard and stay in the competition as long as possible. Tom Skinner from The Apprentice described his participation as “something completely out of my comfort zone” and promised to give his best effort, while Kristian...