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How to vote in Strictly Come Dancing 2026
All the instructions and information you need to make sure you can vote for your favourite couple on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
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- Katelyn Mensah
Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:50 pm
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It's Saturday night, which means it's time to cast your Strictly Come Dancing vote.
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12 famous faces, including Delta Goodrem who has now recovered from her injuries that knocked her out the competition last week, will take to the iconic Strictly dancefloor during Week Five, featuring music from Måneskin to Olivia Dean.
Also returning this week are the new presenting trio, Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.
Speaking exclusively with Radio Times, former judge Arlene Phillips said the following when asked about asked the new presenting team: "I love the new hosts. Can I be desperately honest? I’m still not sure because… I don't know, there's something that feels like it holds the boys back. And Emma is a delight. She, not only just looks gorgeous, but everything she does is impeccable.
"And I think that’s what the boys need to be – their version of Emma. Outspoken, and there's something about when you chat with a smile, something about when you actually say something with a warmth. That's all it needs, and it'll be fabulous."
Meanwhile, another former judge, Darcey Bussell, said of the new season: "I think the change in presenting, it's always like a teething problem isn't it? It's a natural part of the process. You have to teeth in and everybody should just let go a bit and relax. Give them a chance."
After all the talk about the new presenting team, the focus now returns to the couples on the dance floor.
As we know, the leaderboard only tells half the story and, once all pairs have performed, the vote will be open as the public get to have their say on who they think deserves another chance in the competition next week.
So, who will get your vote tonight? Read on for everything you need to know.
How to vote online for Strictly Come Dancing
When the vote opens each week, head on over to the Strictly homepage, where you'll find the vote at the top of the page.
You can vote online on the Strictly homepage, or by scanning the QR code available on their website – which will be displayed on screen during the show. Online voting can be done by a mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Before you can vote, you need to be signed into your BBC account. If you voted last year, providing you're using the same device, you should still be signed in and ready to vote.
But if you have never voted before, you will need to register for a BBC account in order to vote.
Once the vote is open, the couples will be listed in alphabetical order.
You can cast your votes by selecting your favourite duo by clicking the plus icon next to their name so that a 1 appears in the box between the plus and minus icons.
Once you've allocated all your votes, you won't be able to press the plus icon anymore. If you're happy with your votes, then click 'Submit X votes' at the bottom of the page. Once submitted, the votes cannot be changed.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2026 celebrities and professional dancers. BBC/Guy Levy
When does the vote open for Strictly Come Dancing?
Voting opens during each live show. Be careful though: the vote does not open until all the couples have danced, which means you have to wait until near the end of the show to cast your votes.
Is it free to vote online for Strictly?
Voting online is free for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
Can you vote by phone?
No, you can no longer vote by phone for Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC confirmed it had scrapped its premium-rate phone voting system last year, with the Eurovision Song Contest becoming the last major BBC show to offer it.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer.
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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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