Strictly's New Lineup: Fans Call It The 'Worst Ever'

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has returned, introducing several changes for the upcoming series, including new presenters and professional dancers. However, viewers quickly focused on a different issue: the celebrity contestants. Many fans expressed a lack of recognition for the signed-up celebrities, with a significant portion of the audience taking to social media to brand the lineup as the "worst ever" and admitting they "don't know any of them." This sentiment highlights a disconnect between the show's casting and audience familiarity. Despite the criticism, the season will also celebrate the return of a fan favorite. 2025 champion Karen Carney is set to reprise her dazzling jive routine with partner Carlos Gu, kicking off another year of the competition. The programme is scheduled to return on Saturday, September 26, at 6:15 PM on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.