Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Reveals 15 Celebrity Contestants Ahead of September Return

The 23rd series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing is set to launch on September 20, 2025, featuring a diverse cast of 15 celebrities from sports, acting, reality TV, and media. The first official group photo showcased contestants dressed in vibrant outfits, with pink being a prominent color among many, including Love Island winner Dani Dyer and Olympian Harry Aikines-Aryeete. Notable participants include former England footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, ER actress Alex Kingston, YouTuber George Clarke, and RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Le Voix. The show will be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, with judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and Anton Du Beke returning to score performances. Despite a recent incident involving contestant Thomas Skinner, who apologized for a press call meltdown, BBC confirmed he will remain in the competition. Additionally, the series has been rocked by a leak of the secret celebrity-professional pairings, stirring excitement among fans ahead of the premiere.