The five new pro dancers joining the Strictly ballroom this year

Meet the professionals joining the show for the 2026 series

• Maddie Ingoldsby:A British dancer and UK National Ballroom Champion who describes joining- Strictlyas a “dream come true”.
• Aleksandra Isaeva:The Ukrainian is ranked in the world’s top 21 Latin dancers and says joining the show is a “true honour”.
• Cristian Priori:The four-time Latin dancing champion hails from Rome and is Isaeva’s dance partner.
• Lethabo Monametsi:The South African dancer has performed with the likes of singer Diana Ross and composer Hans Zimmer, as well as on- The Masked Singer SA.
• Mark Karmalita:A two-time National Latin Champion in his native Canada, who says he is honoured to be “stepping into a ballroom with so much history and heart”.