Strictly 2025 adds two international pros Warr and Caillon

Strictly Come Dancing’s 2025 series entered Halloween week with a largely familiar roster of professional dancers and two international newcomers joining the cast, producers confirmed as the show approaches its traditional Blackpool specials in coming weeks. The professional lineup for series 23 includes returning names such as Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova and Johannes Radebe, and introduces American Alexis Warr and Australian Julian Caillon to the Strictly ballroom.

Warr and Caillon were both paired with celebrity partners for this series. Warr, who won the US dance competition So You Think You Can Dance in 2022 and has performed on Dancing With The Stars and America’s Got Talent, said, "Ive admired Strictly for years, so joining this incredible family is such an honour. I cant wait to step into the ballroom, pour my heart into every moment, and share my love of dance with the UK." Caillon, who has represented Australia internationally and appeared on Australia’s Dancing With The Stars, said, "Joining the cast of Strictly really is a dream come true. Ive watched it for years... I cant wait to get stuck in, have some fun, and be part of something special."