{"id":2467560,"date":"2026-06-19T20:37:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T20:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2467560"},"modified":"2026-06-19T20:37:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T20:37:48","slug":"chris-appleton-joins-cast-of-strictly-come-dancing-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/chris-appleton-joins-cast-of-strictly-come-dancing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Appleton joins cast of Strictly Come Dancing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"subscription-content\">\n<p>\n  The BBC revealed that the star would compete in the new series today (June 19).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  He is the fourth famous face confirmed to be heading to the ballroom this autumn.\n<\/p>\n<h2>\n  Chris Appleton joins cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\n  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newsandstar.co.uk\/resources\/images\/21075455\/?type=mds-article-575 575w, https:\/\/www.newsandstar.co.uk\/resources\/images\/21075455\/?type=mds-article-962 962w, https:\/\/www.newsandstar.co.uk\/resources\/images\/21075455\/?type=mds-article-642 1400w, https:\/\/www.newsandstar.co.uk\/resources\/images\/21075455\/?type=mds-article-620 1401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 575px, (max-width: 992px) 962px, (max-width: 1400px) 1400px, (min-width: 1401px) 1401px\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"Chris Appleton\"\/><span class=\"inline-image-caption\">Hair stylist Chris Appleton has joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing for 2026 (Image: BBC)<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Chris Appleton is a world-renowned conceptual hair stylist known for his impeccable attention to detail and creative vision.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Named a Hair Star by Vogue UK, Chris is highly sought after by some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, fashion, and advertising.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  His work has been showcased on covers and in major features for publications including Vogue, Harper\u2019s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Grazia, L\u2019Officiel Paris, and more.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  His celebrity clients include Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Sof\u00eda Vergara, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  He recently made the New York Times Best Sellers list for his debut memoir Your Roots Don\u2019t Define You.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  On taking part, Chris said: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;I\u2019ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;I may know my way around a salon floor, but the dance floor is a whole different story &#8211; and I can\u2019t wait to get started.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2>\n  All contestants taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\n  Chris is the fourth celebrity revealed for Strictly 2026.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Other confirmed participants for the new series later this year are:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacey Turner &#8211; EastEnders&#8217; Stacey Slater\n  <\/li>\n<li>Dani Dyer &#8211; TV personality (returning after injury in 2025)\n  <\/li>\n<li>Delta Goodrem &#8211; Singer\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  All four judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas, will each be returning.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  There will, however, be other big changes on the show this year, as long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman left the show, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe replacing them.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Some of the professional dancers have also left the series and will not return this year.\n<\/p>\n<h2>\n  When is Strictly Come Dancing back on TV?<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\n  An exact date for the new series of Strictly has not yet been confirmed by the BBC.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  However, it has been said that further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer and that the new series will begin in September.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Will you be watching the new series of Strictly Come Dancing? 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