BREAKING NEWS: Strictly Come Dancing confirms EIGHTH celebrity contestant joining 2026 series
Actor Jaime Winstone has been confirmed as the eighth celebrity contestant for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Winstone, known for her roles in various British dramas, expressed excitement about joining the ballroom competition.
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We're halfway through this year's line-up for Strictly Come Dancing's brand-new 2026 series as another celebrity contestant has been confirmed. The eighth star to dance in the BBC ballroom is actor Jaime Winstone."I am so excited to announce that I will be joining the Strictly Come Dancing cast this year. I am no stranger to a dance floor, but the ballroom is a whole new world for me. I love a challenge though, so can't wait to enter my showgirl era and get super sparkly!! Let's get physical – see you on the dance floor!," she said.Winstone – the daughter of acting legend Ray Winstone – has appeared in the likes of Made in Dagenham, Tomb Raider and Wild Bill on the big screen, while her TV work has included Dead Set, Poirot and Four Lives.
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