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Love Island Champ Joins Strictly 2026 Dance Floor
9 Jul
Summary
- Social media star Cash Mercer is confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
- Mercer, the reigning Love Island 2025 male champion, will debut ballroom dancing.
- The new series premieres this September on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Social media sensation Cash Mercer, the reigning male champion of Love Island 2025, is the latest celebrity to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The news broke on Thursday, July 9th, through the show's official social media platforms.
Mercer, who boasts nearly 50 million likes on TikTok for his vibrant Afrobeat, hip-hop, and street dance performances, is also a model and DJ. He has openly shared his passion for dance and his anticipation for learning new styles.
"Dancing is a huge passion of mine and I can't wait to learn Ballroom and do the Foxtrot for the first time!" Mercer stated, expressing his excitement about joining the show he watched with his family. He joins previously announced celebrities Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, and Chris Appleton.
The highly anticipated new season of Strictly Come Dancing is scheduled to begin in September on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, promising viewers an exciting autumn of entertainment.
