Strictly Come Dancing 'signs' Dr Who actress Alex Kingston

Strictly Come Dancing 2025: Doctor Who star Alex Kingston 'signs' for BBC show

Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston has signed up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, according to reports.

Alex, who also starred in US medical drama ER, is said to have “jumped at the chance” of being given a spot in the line-up.

Last year, Alex’s showbiz friend Sarah Hadland, 54, made it to the final of Strictly.

It has been claimed Sarah’s success is what convinced Alex, 62, to agree to the BBC show.

Alex Kingston, pictured with her Doctor Who co-stars, has ‘signed’ for Strictly Come Dancing [Credit: Roger Wong/INFphoto.com]

A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Bosses are delighted to have snapped up Alex.

“She’s a real talent and will add a lot. It’s always exciting to have a prestigious actress on the cast.”

Alex played The Time Lord’s wife River Song in Doctor Who from 2008 to 2015. She had previously played the role of Dr. Elizabeth Corday in American drama ER.

Alex portrayed Dr. Elizabeth from 1997 to 2005 and starred alongside Hollywood actor George Clooney.

Previously married to actor Ralph Fines, Alex’s other credits include Netflix‘s Treason, BBC’s Lucifer and ITV’s Douglas is Cancelled.

Strictly Come Dancing’s celebrity line-up

This year’s celebrity line-up is yet to be confirmed by Strictly bosses, but there are already plenty of names in the mix!

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis is rumoured to be taking part, along with The Apprentice‘s Thomas Skinner. Olympic icon Sir Mo Farah has also reportedly signed, alongside fellow sportsman and former rugby England champ Chris Robshaw.

Other names that have been touted around include Sort Your Life Out’s Stacey Solomon and reality stars Vicky Pattison and Dani Dyer. You can check out the full list of rumoured Strictly celebs here!

Strictly’s two new pros are Alex Warr and Julian Caillon [Credit: BBC]

New faces

Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers for 2025 have already been confirmed – and there are two new faces among the gang.

Fans of the BBC show can look forward to the return of all the show favourites, including Johannes Radebe, Dianne Buswell and Gorka Marquez, plus an additional two newbies.

Joining Strictly this year is American dancer Alexis Warr and Australian champ Julian Caillon. Both have appeared on shows including So You Think You Can Dance? and Dancing With The Stars in their respective home countries.

Judges and hosts

The judging panel will once again be in safe hands, as Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood are all returning for 2025. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will once again host the series.

The only presenting names yet to be confirmed are the hosts of spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two. Last year, Janette Manrara and Fleur East fronted the show. It is not yet known if the ladies will be returning this year.

All four Strictly judges are returning this year’s series [Credit: BBC]

When is Strictly 2025 going to start?

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 will start this September. The 2024 series began with the pre-recorded launch show on September 14, with the first live show following a week later.

The series will run right up until Christmas, finishing in a massive finale episode. Last year’s Strictly final took place on December 14.

BBC bosses are yet to confirm this year’s start date, but we will let you know as soon as they do!