The sparkle and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing is set to return as the BBC has officially confirmed the complete professional dancer line-up for the 2025 series. The nation's favourite dance competition promises another spectacular season with both beloved favourites and exciting talent ready to grace the famous ballroom floor.
Familiar Faces Return to the Dance Floor
Viewers will delight in seeing many of their favourite professional dancers back for another chance at lifting the coveted glitterball trophy. The confirmed returning professionals include:
- Dianne Buswell, known for her energetic performances and popular partnership with social media star Joe Sugg
- Nadiya Bychkova, the Ukrainian beauty renowned for her technical precision and elegant ballroom style
- Karen Hauer, the longest-serving female professional whose Latin expertise continues to impress
- Katya Jones, the innovative choreographer who brought the first same-sex partnership to the competition
- Neil Jones, celebrated for his creative choreography and infectious enthusiasm
- Graziano Di Prima, the Italian dancer known for his powerful performances and charismatic teaching style
- Johannes Radebe, the South African sensation whose emotional performances have captivated the nation
- Kai Widdrington, the rising star who has quickly become a fan favourite with his technical excellence
- Luba Mushtuk, the Russian dancer admired for her strong ballroom background and precise technique
- Jowita Przystal, the Polish champion who won the competition with Hamza Yassin in 2022
- Michelle Tsiakkas, the Cypriot dancer making her mark with contemporary flair
- Nancy Xu, the Chinese dancer celebrated for her vibrant personality and dynamic performances
- Carlos Gu, the talented newcomer who made an immediate impact in his debut season
- Vito Coppola, the Italian professional who brings Mediterranean passion to the dance floor
- Lauren Oakley, known for her elegant style and technical expertise
- Nikita Kuzmin, the Ukrainian-German dancer recognised for his creative choreography
What to Expect from Strictly 2025
This stellar line-up promises another unforgettable season of breathtaking performances, emotional journeys, and of course, the signature Strictly sparkle that has made the show a national treasure. The professional dancers will be paired with celebrity contestants in the coming months, with partnerships carefully matched to create the perfect dance chemistry.
The anticipation is building as fans eagerly await the announcement of which celebrities will be taking to the floor. With such an accomplished group of professional dancers ready to mentor and choreograph, the 2025 series is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and entertaining seasons yet.
A Winning Formula Continues
Strictly Come Dancing has maintained its position as one of Britain's most beloved television programmes by constantly evolving while staying true to its core values of entertainment, spectacular dancing, and genuine human stories. The return of this fan-favourite professional line-up ensures the magic will continue when the new series launches later this year.
With the professional dancers now confirmed, the countdown to the new series begins. The glitterball trophy awaits, and the nation holds its breath to see which partnership will dance their way into viewers' hearts and claim the ultimate prize in British entertainment.
