Strictly fans ecstatic over incredible same-sex pairing for first time in 3 years

The Strictly 2026 cast are ready to hit the dancefloor! (Picture: BBC/Ray Burmiston/Artwork – BBC Creative)The Strictly Come Dancing 2026 couples have officially been confirmed in tonight’s Saturday night launch show, including one same-sex pairing that’s left fans over the moon.It’s been three years since the Strictly featured a same-sex couple, with Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin making the final of the competition in 2023.The first same-sex couple was Nicola Adams