Olympic Gold Medallist Tabby Stoecker Joins Strictly 2026

Olympic gold medallist Tabby Stoecker has been announced as the 13th celebrity contestant for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, joining a lineup that has already sparked debate among fans about its overall star power. The 25-year-old skeleton racer, who won gold in the Mixed Team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan in February, confirmed her participation on August 10, 2026.

Stoecker expressed her excitement about joining the BBC show, stating, "I am over the moon to be joining the cast of Strictly 2026. I've had the wildest year of my life so far, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing in the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can't wait to get stuck in!" Her announcement was shared on the show's official Instagram account, welcoming her with the message, "The skeleton is out of the closet! Gliding into Strictly, its Olympic gold medallist TabbyStoecker!"

The addition of a high-profile athlete comes as the show undergoes significant changes for its 24th season. The series will be hosted by Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe, replacing long-time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who departed after the previous season....