Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
Love Island winner Cach Mercer and celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton have been announced as the latest contestants for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. They join a growing list of celebrities, including Delta Goodrem, Lacey Turner, and Dani Dyer, competing for the show's Glitterball trophy.
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Strictly Come Dancing is a major cultural event in the UK, and its casting announcements generate significant media engagement and public interest in the entertainment sector.
By Paul Glynn, Steven McIntosh and Helen Bushby Culture reporters Published 10 June 2026 Updated 13 minutes ago Love Island's 2025 champion Cach Mercer is the fifth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
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