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Social media star and Love Island champion Cach Mercer is the fifth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026
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Social media star and former Love Island champion Cach Mercer has been confirmed as the fifth celebrity contestant for the 2026 season of Strictly Come Dancing. The announcement was made across BBC social media channels ahead of the show's autumn premiere.
Why it matters
Strictly Come Dancing is a major cultural touchstone in the UK, and casting decisions often reflect shifts in media influence from reality TV to traditional broadcasting.
A new bombshell enters the ballroom in September
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