Season pulse
Episodes
25 episodes
Launch Show
It’s time to start dancing - Strictly’s back. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take the helm as a brand new year in the ballroom begins.
Week 1
It’s the first live show of 2026, and the full Strictly cast take to the floor for an incredible opening performance. Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome our 15 couples back to the ballroom.
Week 2 - Movie Week
Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome the 15 couples back to the ballroom for the second round of performances. At the end of the show, the public vote opens for the first time.
Week 2 - Movie Week (Results)
It’s the first results show of the series, and our 15 couples nervously wait to find out the results. Motsi and Craig lead the pros in a high-fashion group number.
Week 3
Our couples return to the ballroom for another weekend of dancing as they take to the floor with their latest routines. As always, the judges will be keeping a close eye on their technique.
Week 3 Results
It’s time for the latest round of results as the couples wait to find out if they’ve secured a place in the next theme week – icons.
Week 4: Icons Week
Get ready for some incredible transformations as our remaining couples take on Icons Week, with routines inspired by some of the best-loved recording artists in history.
Week 4 Results
The atmosphere in the ballroom is tense as our remaining couples wait to discover their fate. Emma, Josh and Jojo reveal who is safely through to another week of dancing.
Week 5
Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome you to another round of dancing as our couples aim to dazzle you with their latest routines.
Week 5 (Results)
Tension hangs over the ballroom once more as the latest set of results are revealed. Who will make it to the annual Halloween spooktacular?