Overview
- The BBC’s Strictly account confirmed Lawrence Robb as the 12th announced celebrity on Thursday, August 6, completing most of the public line-up for the series.
- Robb said joining Strictly is “a dream come true” and has told fans he plans to continue his Emmerdale duties while training and appearing on the show.
- With Robb added, 12 celebrities have been named and three slots remain unannounced ahead of the series return in September, with one report naming a September 19 premiere.
- Producers have overhauled the on-screen team this year, appointing Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Willis as hosts and adding five new professional dancers after several long-running pros left.
- Public reaction has been mixed, with some viewers welcoming the cast and others calling the roster weak because they feel it lacks many household names.