- Dame Sarah Storey , Britain's most successful Paralympian with 19 gold medals, has been announced as the seventh celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
- The 48-year-old, who recently retired from her illustrious career in swimming and cycling, will take on the dancefloor as her next challenge.
- Storey expressed her excitement for the new venture, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the show and her desire to learn, inspired by her daughter.
- Born with a non-functioning left hand, Dame Sarah began her Paralympic journey in swimming at the age of 14, later transitioning to cycling.
- She joins a line-up that includes Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, and Will Best, with Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe confirmed as new hosts.
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