Overview
- Lawrence Robb was confirmed as the twelfth celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing on Thursday, joining a cast that already includes Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and others.
- Robb is best known for playing Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd on ITV's Emmerdale and said he is excited to start training for the show this September.
- The BBC has replaced long-serving hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, with Johannes moving from pro duties into a presenting role while still appearing in pro routines.
- Several established professional dancers have left the show and five new pros have been named as replacements, reflecting a substantial shake-up of the on-screen dance team.
- Production is scheduled to begin at Elstree in September for an autumn broadcast, a timetable that signals a fast push to rehearse the new line-up and gives viewers a clear look at the programme's new direction.