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 this September!  The broadcast dates haven’t been confirmed yet, but we do know that the Launch Show will be recorded on Wednesday 10th September.

The 2025 series of the nation’s favourite dance show promises to be more spectacular than ever before, but it will be very hard to top the 2024 series which was won by actor and comedian Chris McCausland, who just happens to be blind.  What an amazing feelgood moment it was when he won!

Strictly Come Dancing, a creation for dance lovers, is a beloved competition where celebrities team up with professional dancers to showcase their skills in various ballroom and Latin dances. Each week, the pairs perform routines to impress the judges and the audience, ultimately vying for the Glitterball Trophy after weeks of competition. Taking celebrities out of their comfort zone and the constant nerves and drama has made this show must see TV!

The 2025 series will be hosted by as usual by the wonderful Tess Daly, who has been with the show since its inception in 2004, alongside the delightful Claudia Winkleman.

This year’s performances will be scrutinized by the usual expert panel of judges: Shirley Ballas, the head judge known for her keen eye and vast dance knowledge; Craig Revel Horwood, famous for his sharp tongue and razor wit; Motsi Mabuse, who brings passion and enthusiasm to her critiques; and Anton Du Beke, the beloved former professional dancer who now offers his expertise from the judges’ side of the table.

But who will be competing for the Strictly 2025 Glitterball? It’s time to reveal the official (and unofficial) Strictly Come Dancing celebrity line-up…

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Contestants

Most of the professional dancers who will take part in the 2025 series have already been revealed, Dianne Buswell (who partnered Chris McCausland last year) is returning along with Nadiya Bychkova, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Luba Mushtuk and Jowita Przysta.  Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Kai Widdrington, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Nancy Xu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, Vito Coppola and Karen Hauer are also returning to the show.  Gorka Marquez has recently confirmed that while he will be appearing in some of the group routines, he won’t be competing due to a conflict with the Spanish version of the show. The final two spots will be filled by Julian Caillon and Alexis Warr, dancers who are new to the show.

But let’s face it, what everyone is really interested in hearing about is which celebrities are taking part. The full line-up is yet to be revealed, but the following contestants have been announced.

• Dani Dyer – Winner of Love Island in 2028, and current podcaster for Live and Let Dyers.
• Alex Kingston – Best known as River Song from Dr Who, and her role in ER, let’s hope there are fewer dramas on the dance floor…
• Balvinder Sopal – Eastenders star Sopal is also well known for her role in Call the Midwife, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Doctors and Hollyoaks. 
• George Clarke – Tok Tok/Youtube creator George Clarke leaves his comfort zone for his dancing shoes – will he find a hidden talent?
• Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – Best known for his role in Gladiators, and no stranger to the dance floor, with an appearance already in the Strictly 2024 Christmas Special.
• Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – Former footballer Jimmy swaps stadium lights, for stage lights, let’s hope he’s been keeping up with his footwork!
• La Voix – Former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Britain’s Got Talent & Absolutely Fabulous star – she’s proved she can ace the runway, but how about the dance floor?
• Chris Robshaw – Twice Aviva Premiership Player of the Year, Chris plans to take his dad dancing to a new level.
• Ellie Goldstein – The first model with Down Syndrome to appear on the prestigious British Vogue in 2023 – Goldstein has also been photographed for Glamour, Elle, Gucci Beauty and Adidas.

There’s plenty of rumours though – here are some of the names that are being bandied about:

• Stefan Dennis – actor best known for his performances in Neighbours
• Vicky Pattison – from Geordie Shore
• Mo Farah – Olympian and national treasure
• Tom Parker Bowles – food writer and son of Queen Camilla
• Georgia Toffolo – from Made in Chelsea and I’m A Celeb
• Stacy Solomon – from The X Factor and I’m A Celeb
• Thomas Skinner – from The Apprentice
• Ashley Cain – from Ex on the Beach
• Craig Rowe – from This Morning
• Jake Wood – from Traitors
• Helen Flanagan – from Coronation Street
• Rachael Blackmore – former jockey and first woman to win the Grand National
• Paul C Brunson – TV relationship expert
• Angellica Bell – TV presenter and winner of Celebrity Masterchef

All will be made clear closer to the time!

Whoever it includes, this year’s line-up is bound to be a unique set of characters, bringing together a mix of B-list talent and fan favourites who are all eager to don sequins and take to the dance floor. Whether they’re stars from the worlds of acting, music, sports, or reality TV, each contestant is set to add their unique flair to the show.

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!