Multi-award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, fresh from her successful appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, has been officially confirmed as a celebrity contestant for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The news, eagerly awaited by fans, sees another Eurovision connection head to the iconic ballroom.
Delta Goodrem confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026
The BBC’s Official Press release reads:
The eagerly anticipated new series of Strictly Come Dancing is getting ready to once again light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem joins the celebrity cast of 2026, bringing her extensive performance background to the ballroom.
The news was officially revealed on Friday, 12 June, across @bbcstrictly’s official social channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Goodrem’s participation marks a significant announcement for fans of both the dance competition and the Eurovision Song Contest.
From Eurovision stage to the ballroom floor
Delta Goodrem is one of Australia’s most accomplished and enduring artists, with a career spanning multiple fields including as a singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Her impressive career includes a record-breaking debut album, numerous chart-topping hits, and a significant role as a Coach on The Voice Australia, alongside multiple award wins.
Most recently, Delta took to the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, where she achieved one of Australia’s best ever results, captivating audiences across Europe and beyond with her powerful performance. Now, she prepares to take on a completely different challenge.
Delta Goodrem represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest with her entry ‘Eclipse’ achieving an honourable 4th place in the Grand Final.
Delta Goodrem shares her excitement
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new venture, Delta Goodrem states:
I’ve been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career – from tv, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world, there is however one stage I’ve never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor! I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can’t wait to get started!
Further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series getting underway on BBC One and 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 iPlayer.
