Strictly Come Dancing Episode Schedule

Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome our 15 couples back to the ballroom for the second round of performances. As always, judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will be on hand to offer feedback and give scores.At the end of the show, the public vote opens for the first time. The judges' scores from the last two weeks will be added together and combined with the public vote, and the bottom two couples will face each other in the next show's dance-off. Who will be your favourite?

It's the first live show of 2026, and the full Strictly cast take to the floor for an incredible opening performance. Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome our 15 couples back to the ballroom as they prepare to perform for the very first time.While there's no public vote or elimination this week, there will still be plenty of paddle action as Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke award the first set of scores. Those will be carried over to week 2, when viewers will have their first opportunity to vote for their favourites. For now, our couples can enjoy their dance floor debut safe in the knowledge that they'll be back for more.