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Dog Trainer Graeme Hall Joins Strictly 2026 Lineup
5 Aug
Summary
- Graeme Hall, known for dog training shows, is the latest celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
- This year's Strictly features three new hosts and five new professional dancers.
- The judging panel and popular theme weeks will remain the same for the upcoming season.
Graeme Hall, a familiar face from Channel 5's dog training programs, is set to trade his leash for dance shoes as he joins the star-studded cast of Strictly Come Dancing for its 2026 season. Hall, who has also authored several books and appeared in 'All Creatures Great and Small,' shared his long-held passion for dancing and described the opportunity as a dream fulfilled, despite admitting to pre-show nerves.
The upcoming season promises significant changes, with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepping down. The hosting duties will be taken over by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe. Complementing the new presenters, five new professional dancers—Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby, and Mark Karmalita—will join the show, bringing international and national championship accolades. Despite these fresh faces, the show will retain familiar elements, including the established judging panel and popular themed weeks like Movies Week.
