Delta Goodrem confirmed as third contestant on Strictly 2026

Australian singer-songwriter and actress Delta Goodrem has been confirmed as the third celebrity contestant for the upcoming 24th season of Strictly Come Dancing. The announcement was made on Friday, June 12, via the BBC show's official social media channels. Goodrem, 41, joins a lineup that already includes EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and reality personality Dani Dyer, who is returning after an injury forced her to withdraw last year.

In a statement, Goodrem expressed her excitement about joining the competition. "I've been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career from TV, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world," she said. "There is however one stage I've never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor! I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can't wait to get started!"

Goodrem is a multi-award-winning artist whose career spans over two decades. She first rose to international fame with her debut album "Innocent Eyes" in 2003 and is also known for her role as Nina Tucker on the Australian soap opera "Neighbours." More recently, she represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna last...