Strictly Come Dancing Bingo

Strictly Come Dancing Bingo Cards

Prepare to dance along from the comfort of your living room as Strictly Come Dancing makes a grand return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2026! Bringing all the glitter, drama and unforgettable routines we love. While we wait for the new series to officially kick off, get into the spirit early with our Strictly Bingo Card – the perfect way to relive classic moments, spot familiar tropes and add a little extra sparkle to your viewing when the show returns.

Missed Out in 2025? Here’s Your Strictly Come Dancing Recap

If you didn’t keep up with Strictly Come Dancing 2025, don’t worry – it was a whirlwind of glitter, surprises, shock exits and history‑making moments. Here’s everything you need to know before the 2026 series arrives.

The Pros: One of the Strongest Line-Ups Ever

The 2025 series kicked off with a powerhouse roster of professional dancers. Fan favourites like Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Luba Mushtuk and Jowita Przystał all returned, joined by beloved pros including Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Kai Widdrington, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Nancy Xu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, Vito Coppola and Karen Hauer.

There were a few notable changes too: Gorka Marquez stepped back from competing to focus on the Spanish version of the show, though he still appeared in group numbers. Meanwhile, two fresh faces – Julian Caillon and Alexis Warr – made their Strictly debuts, instantly winning fans over.

The Celebrities: A Cast Full of Character

The celebrity line-up was one of the most varied in years, bringing together actors, athletes, presenters and internet personalities – all ready to take on the ballroom.

• Lewis Cope & Katya Jones – Drafted in last-minute after a celebrity dropout, Lewis proved a natural fit, with Katya pushing him to new heights.
• Karen Carney & Carlos Gu – The former England footballer teamed up with Carlos, who returned after a year away and was hungry for a win.
• Stefan Dennis & Dianne Buswell – The Neighbours icon danced alongside reigning champion Dianne, who made Strictly history as the first pro to compete while pregnant.
• Ellie Goldstein & Vito Coppola – Ellie became a trailblazer as the first contestant with Down syndrome, paired with the ever‑popular Vito.
• Chris Robshaw & Nadiya Bychkova – The rugby star swapped the pitch for the paso, hoping to redeem Nadiya after her early exit the year before.
• George Clarke & Alexis Warr – YouTuber “Clarkey” brought chaos, charm and comedy to the floor with newcomer Alexis.
• Alex Kingston & Johannes Radebe – The Doctor Who legend embraced her fears and delivered some of the most heartfelt performances of the season.
• Amber Davies & Nikita Kuzmin – Stepping in after Dani Dyer’s injury, Amber vowed to honour her friend’s place in the competition.
• Harry Aikines-Aryeetey & Karen Hauer – The Olympian’s explosive energy made him an early fan favourite.

The Eliminations: Drama From Week One

The dance-offs were brutal this year, with several shock exits and emotional goodbyes:

• Thomas Skinner & Amy Dowden were the first to leave after a tense showdown with Chris Robshaw.
• Ross King & Jowita Przystał followed, despite a spirited Thunderbirds-themed routine.
• Balvinder Sopal & Julian Caillon became the third couple to go, bowing out after a graceful Waltz.
• Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink & Lauren Oakley exited next, despite strong scores and crowd-pleasing energy.
• Vicky Pattison & Kai Widdrington delivered one of the most surprising eliminations of the series, losing out in a dramatic dance-off.
• And in a heartbreaking twist, La Voix & Aljaž Škorjanec were forced to withdraw due to injury just before Blackpool Week.

🎭 The Season in a Nutshell

Strictly 2025 had everything: last-minute cast changes, groundbreaking representation, emotional journeys, and some of the most competitive choreography the show has seen in years. Whether you were rooting for the underdogs, the comedy acts, or the technical perfectionists, the series delivered unforgettable moments week after week.

How to Play Strictly Come Dancing Bingo

Instead of numbers, our Strictly Come Dancing Bingo contain events and occurrences, many of which will (hopefully) take place during the show. All you’ve got to do is mark them off as they occur. Here’s how to create a set of cards for you and your friends:

Step 1: Tap to start to create your grid.

Step 2: Select your card size from 3×3 (for a total of 9 slots) to 5×5 (for a total of 25).

Step 3: Further customise your card by following the boxes beside the card.

Step 4: Press “Generate Bingo Cards“ to create your card. You’ll see an example card generated.

Step 5 (Printed cards): For printable cards, follow through the link and select how many cards you would like to print, or input the number for a custom number.

Step 6 (Printed cards): Select how many cards per page you want to print.

Step 7 (Printed cards): Print the cards, cut them out and then grab your pens and get ready to play.

Step 8 (Emailed cards): If you want to invite your friends via email, input your email, their emails and then a custom message. They will each receive a link to a different card which can be printed or played online.

Winners can be decided however you choose to play; the winner can be the first to finish a line or row or the first to complete the entire box! Make your own rules, have a great time and get ready to play it all again next week!