Strictly Come Dancing will be back on our screens in autumn 2025 with a brand new celebrity line-up – but who’s in the mix?

The official cast of famous faces is yet to be announced by the BBC, but there are already plenty of rumours. And, in our experience, these early whispers often prove to be true.

From soap stars to TV presenters and even an Olympian, the list is already long. Here, we take a look at which celebrities are rumoured to be taking part in Strictly 2025.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Presenter Stacey Solomon, 35

Stacey Solomon has made no secret of the fact she would love to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. As a result, her name has been rumoured for this year’s series.

In April, it was reported that Stacey had been approached by Strictly bosses who were keen to sign her to the show. It was claimed BBC producers have been impressed with the positive viewer reaction to her shows, Sort Your Life Out, and Stacey & Joe.

Stacey, 35, previously said of Strictly: “I am obsessed with it, I’m obsessed with the costumes. And also I would love to learn a new skill like that. I love learning anything to be honest.”

However, she went on to tell Metro she has “two left feet’ and “no rhythm” when it comes to dancing. Could be good viewing…

Actor Stefan Dennis, 66

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis is rumoured to be heading to the UK this autumn for Strictly. The actor is famed for playing Paul Robinson in the Australian soap. He portrayed the villain for four decades, until the soap’s axe in 2025.

Stefan, 66, met his actress wife Gail Easdale in pantomime in 2000 and they tied the knot at Borthwick Castle in Midlothian. The actor has previously admitted he loves the UK. He previously described Scotland as his and his family’s “second home” after living there for 12 years. The couple have three children.

It has been claimed Stefan has signed on the dotted line for Strictly, with bosses thinking he will “bring in the ratings” due to his popularity with British Neighbours fans.

Reality TV star Thomas Skinner

Bosh! Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner is swapping the boardroom for the ballroom, according to reports. The cockney businessman, whose catchphrase is “bosh”, is said to be ditching his boring suits in favour of sparkles.

Thomas found fame on the 2019 series of the BBC show The Apprentice. As a candidate, he impressed Lord Alan Sugar with his no-nonsense approach and straight talking. He owned a mattress and memory foam pillow company at the time but had started his career as a market trader.

Lord Sugar fired Thomas in Week 9 of The Apprentice, but his ties with the BBC have remained. He’s since appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and is now believed to be heading for the Strictly dance floor.

The Mirror has reported that Thomas has agreed to do Strictly because his “mum would love it”, with an insider adding: “Strictly bosses are hoping he’ll get the dad’s watching. He has a massive following, especially with working-class blokes.”

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Royalty Tom Parker Bowles, 50

Queen Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles could be set to add a royal twist to this year’s Strictly. The world-renowned food writer and critic is already a regular on BBC MasterChef and has now been touted for the Strictly 2025 celebrity line-up. It is also claimed Queen Camilla is an avid fan of the show.

Tom, 50, is yet to address the whispers directly, but former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips has shared her thoughts.

During an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Arlene said: “I think today, royalty doesn’t quite have the reverence that it had. So we think of Tom Parker Bowles as just someone who cooks, I think, and is fabulous.

“You don’t really connect him to royalty, and he’ll just be on there, if he’s on, working like everybody else, to try to win.”

Actress Balvinder Sopal, 46

Strictly Come Dancing has seen its fair share of EastEnders cast members trying their luck on the show over the years. Actress Balvinder Sopal is the latest cast member believed to be following in their footsteps.

Balvinder, 46, is best known for playing Suki Panesar in the BBC soap and was recently involved in a massive storyline. Her character was one of the infamous ‘Six’ who covered up the murder of mechanic Keanu Taylor.

It has now been claimed Balvinder is hoping to show Strictly viewers a different side to her each week.

Reality TV star Ashley Cain, 34

Ashley Cain is no stranger to the BBC, having already fronted his own show with the broadcaster. Earlier this year, Ashley visited some of the world’s most dangerous places to live as a young man for BBC Three’s Into the Danger Zone.

Ashley is a former football player, before he came a reality TV star. His first television appearance was on MTV’s Ex on the Beach. He was later pushed to the limits on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4. Ashley took part in the gruelling show to honour his baby daughter Azaylia, who died from a rare form of leukaemia in 2021.

Azaylia was just eight months old when she tragically died. Ashley, now 34, has said he would love to appear on Strictly in memory of her.

He previously told The Sun: “When my daughter was in hospital, any time that she used to be feeling poorly or was going through a chemotherapy, I used to hold her in my arms and I used to dance with her.

“And I’d dance with her for hours and hours and hours and hours. So something like Strictly would relate to me in a sense where I would love to do a Lion King-themed dance.”

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Presenter Angellica Bell, 49

TV presenter Angellica Bell is rumoured to be gearing up for a stint in the Strictly ballroom this autumn. In fact, the odds are so high on her gracing our screens that betting agent William Hill have suspended bets.

William Hill spokesperson Lee Phelps told TVGuide: “The Strictly Come Dancing rumour mill continues to turn and some recent reports have forced our hand to remove Angellica Bell from our market on who will appear in the next series.

“Bell was well-fancied to take part later this year. Reports that she is in discussions with the producers mean we are no longer taking bets on her participation.”

Angellica, 49, was a co-host on The Martin Lewis Money Show from 2017 until 2023 when her contract was not renewed. Earlier this year, she appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. She’s married to former TV presenter-turned-teacher Michael Underwood.

Relationship guru Paul C Brunson, 50

Paul C Brunson is believed to be in the running for Strictly. The American star will be “a real tonic” to the show due to his clean-cut nature.

Paul, 50, is best known for Married at First Sight, and Celebs Go Dating. His podcast, We Need To Talk, is also hugely popular. More recently, Paul fronted Netflix’s Cheat: Unfinished Business with Amanda Holden.

It has been reported that Paul has met with Strictly bosses “a number of times”.

Love Island star Dani Dyer, 28

TV personality Dani Dyer could also be slipping into a pair of ballroom shoes this September, as whispers of her signing up to Strictly are rife.

Dani is the daughter of EastEnders star and Rivals actor Danny Dyer. She first found fame on 2018’s Love Island. The 28-year-old now co-hosts a podcast with her famous dad, called Live and Let Dyers.

This summer, the mum-of-three married England and West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen. They were pictured dancing with her dad at the reception. A dance or two in the Strictly ballroom could be the icing on the cake for her year.

Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 36

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has already given Strictly fans a peek of his dancing skills.

Last year, Gladiators star Harry – aka Nitro – took part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. The 36-year-old former Olympic sprinter wowed viewers of the special festive episode with his moves – and his bulging muscles didn’t hurt either! He was able to lift pro-dancer Nancy Xu high above his head during their routine.

Nitro sadly just missed out on the Glitterball Trophy. It was drag artist Tayce and pro dancer Kai Widderington who were crowned the winners.

But now Harry is rumoured to be eyeing up a second chance on Strictly following his impressive debut.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Reality star Vicky Pattison, 37

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison, 37, is no stranger to the Strictly ballroom. Last year, she was in the audience supporting her good friend and Celebrity Gogglebox co-star Pete Wicks. And it was during these visits that she is said to have impressed bosses.

Vicky, who found fame on MTV show Geordie Shore, apparently caught the eye of Strictly producers when cheering Pete and his dance partner Jowita Przystał on. Geordie Shore star Abbie Holborn previously claimed the cast were “banned” from Strictly, so it seems Vicky would be an exception. Since appearing on the show in 2011, she has worked hard to shake off her links to the show. By 2019, with her image overhauled, the BBC signed her for Celebrity MasterChef. 

Speaking about Strictly, Vicky previously told The Sun: “I’ve done my fair share of reality TV and I’d never say never to anything but I’m not a dancer, at all.”

Reality star Georgia Toffolo, 30

Former Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo will certainly bring some extra glamour to the ballroom. Georgia is said to have been in talks with Strictly producers, as they believe she would be “popular” with viewers.

Since finding fame on E4’s MIC, Georgia has forged herself a successful career in the media. She won I’m A Celebrity… in 2017 and regularly appears on This Morning. Georgia is an author, has a dog food company, and runs her own talent agency.

In March this year, Georgia married BrewDog co-founder James Watt. As a result, she is now 304th in the Sunday Times Rich List 2025, thanks to a fortune of £425m. It’s fair to say Georgia wouldn’t be doing Strictly for the money.

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Strictly Come Dancing starts this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer