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Bethany Antonia, star of House of the Dragon and stage favorite in Hadestown, is officially joining Strictly Come Dancing for 2026 — and she’s buzzing with excitement (and a dash of nerves) about learning ballroom and Latin steps. Already welcomed by Strictly pros and judges, Bethany’s acting journey began at 14 with Shakespeare, skyrocketed with House of the Dragon in 2022, and now she’s the ninth celebrity confirmed for the season. Joining her are stars like Jaime Winstone and Dani Dyer, while the new hosting trio — Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe — take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. More celebs are on the way — keep listening this summer as Strictly returns this September on BBC One and iPlayer.

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