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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 confirms British actress Jaime Winstone for line-up

Winstone is the eighth celebrity to join the line-up.

Jaime Winstone smiling while looking to one side, imposed on a sparkly background.

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Published: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 2:46 pm

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Actress Jaime Winstone has been announced as the latest celebrity to join the dazzling Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up.

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Winstone received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the legendary Barbara Windsor in the BBC biopic Babs, and she later went on to step into Windsor's famous role of Peggy Mitchell in various flashback episodes on EastEnders.

She recently reprised her role for the show's 40th anniversary, and the episode went on to win the British Soap Award for best single episode.

Winstone said of joining the cast: "I am so excited to announce that I will be joining the Strictly Come Dancing cast this year. I am no stranger to a dance floor, but the ballroom is a whole new world for me. I love a challenge though, so can’t wait to enter my showgirl era and get super sparkly!! Let’s get physical – see you on the dance floor!"

Jaime Winstone as Peggy Mitchell wearing black in EastEnders.

Jaime Winstone as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

The actress began her career in 2004 and has since established herself as one of Britain's most recognisable screen talents, having starred in a string of acclaimed movies including Made in Dagenham, Bullet Boy, Tomb Raider and Wild Bill.

Alongside her film career, Winstone has also appeared in a number of television series, including Dead Set, Torville & Dean, Poirot, Mad Dogs, Count Abdulla, and the BBC drama Four Lives.

Winstone joins a number of famous faces already announced, including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, and Dame Sarah Storey.

More announcements are on the way, with further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 to be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand new series this September.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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