Presenter and bestselling author Graeme ‘The Dogfather’ Hall is the 11th celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Strictly Come Dancing is back! The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with dog trainer Graeme Hall joining the celebrity cast of 2026.

The news was announced on 5th September via @bbcstrictly’s official social channels on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

Graeme is best known as the presenter of Channel 5’s hit show Dog’s Behaving (Very) Badly, which has run for almost a decade. He also fronted the heartwarming The Dog Hospital with Graeme Hall, is a regular contributor to ITV’s This Morning and BBC radio, has written a column for The Times newspaper, and last year even made a cameo in the hit drama All Creatures Great and Small.

Graeme is an author of three adult books, including the Sunday Times Bestseller All Dogs Great and Small. His first children’s book The Ultimate Kid’s Guide to Dog’s was published in July 2024 and was shortlisted for the The Junior Book Awards 2025.

Graeme Hall says: “I can't believe I am joining the cast of Strictly for 2026. I have always loved dancing, so to have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business is a dream come true. I have watched the show for years, so to be a part of it feels like a very exciting challenge, albeit more than a bit nerve-wracking! I can't wait to get started. Bring it on!"

Graeme Hall joins Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia and Shaun Wright-Phillips in the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing line-up. Further news will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series getting underway on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September. Viewers can add the show to their watchlist on BBC iPlayer now.

Strictly Come Dancing is a BBC Studios Entertainment production for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

For all the latest breaking news from the ballroom check out our Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Everything You Need to Know guide.

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