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Olympic Gold Medalist Joins Strictly Ballroom 2026
10 Aug
Summary
- Olympic gold medalist Tabby Stoecker joins the 2026 Strictly cast.
- The announcement was made via social media on September 10th.
- Stoecker previously won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Olympic gold medalist Tabby Stoecker has officially joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The announcement was made on Monday, September 10th, via the show's official social media platforms. Stoecker, a prominent figure in British skeleton racing, achieved a significant career milestone by winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
Her impressive athletic career includes a World Cup race victory and multiple medals at World and European Championships. Stoecker shared her immense joy and disbelief at fulfilling a lifelong ambition to dance on the renowned Strictly ballroom floor, describing the experience as surreal.
She will be joining a diverse lineup for the 2026 season, which is set to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September. The show promises to deliver exciting Saturday and Sunday night entertainment for viewers.
