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. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 22nd series of the nation’s favourite dance show promises to be more spectacular than ever before.

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 2024 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 2024 Glitterball? It’s time to reveal the official (and unofficial) Strictly Come Dancing celebrity line-up…

This Year’s Strictly Come Dancing Celebrities

As we gear up for another fabulous season of Strictly Come Dancing, it’s the time to speculate on the latest batch of celebrities ready to tango, jive, and cha-cha their way into our hearts.

This year’s line-up promises 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.

Currently, Strictly Come Dancing are releasing Celebrities daily and the following have been officially confirmed by the show:

Chris McCausland:

Chris McCausland is a renowned UK actor and comedian known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling who has been making his way through the UK comedy circuit and panel shows. Due to a genetic disorder, Chris is blind, so it will be an interesting and inspiring watch to see how he handles the challenges and pressures of learning to dance and perform with such a disability.

“I don’t dance, I haven’t danced, I can’t dance, I can’t see the dancing I will have to do. What can possibly go wrong? Ok don’t answer that!” he said. “If anybody out there is thinking ‘How the hell is he going to do that?’ then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing.”

He only went and won the whole thing! Surely one of the most inspirational things ever!

JB Gill:

JB is a former member of ultra successful, reality tv show boyband, JLS! So he is no stranger to performing in front of a crowd and may have a musical ear to fall back on! (if you like JLS that is!) JB had this to say about his involvement with the show: ‘I danced in the Strictly Christmas special over a decade ago and loved it, so when I got the call to join Strictly this year, it was an immediate ‘yes’ from me. I am raring to go to and looking forward to showing off some new skills to the JLS boys.”

Wynne Evans:

Wynne Evans is a broadcaster and professionally trained opera singer! If you don’t recognise him, you should GO COMPAREEEE him to the singer from the Go Compare Insurance adverts! Let’s hope his time on Strictly is just as memorable.

Wynne had this to say about his upcoming Strictly appearance: “I am honestly still pinching myself, a portly balding opera singer, me, taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?! I’m not entirely sure how I’ll get along, if all else fails I’ll just have to learn the art of distraction. What I do know is I will give it my all and aim to make Wales proud. I’m definitely going to try and combine my love of Opera into one of my routines. Plus, after winning Celebrity MasterChef last year, maybe the route to the judges’ hearts will be through their stomachs!”

Toyah Willcox:

Toyah is an English signer, songwriter, actress and presenter! Her career has been going for more than 40 years and at 66, has taken on one of her biggest challenges! Her age combined with some medical issues in her youth makes this a bit of a surprise entry!

Toyah: “Wow Strictly Come Dancing, can you believe it! This is going to be a wild and wonderful ride, and I’m here for every sparkly second. I’m used to performing for big crowds but this is completely fresh for me, how I will do, it’s a mystery… I just want to get cracking and learn some dance routines now!”

Dr Punam Krishan:

Dr Krishan is an NHS GP and resident doctor on BBC Morning Live and on BBC Radio Scotland, ‘Phone In Surgery’. Let’s hope there’s no injuries in training needed a doctor’s help!

Dr Krishan couldn’t believe she was asked: “This still doesn’t feel real, I am overjoyed to be a contestant on this year’s show. I have watched Strictly every year with my family and it feels extra special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied now. This is so out of my comfort zone, but I’m up for the journey and will give it my absolute all.”

Tasha Ghouri:

Tasha is a model, dancer and television personality, appearing on the eighth series of iconic, British television series, Love Island. Tasha was born deaf before receiving a cochlear implant in her early years and has been praised for promoting the condition on her social media.

Tasha on her dreams coming true: “Pinch me, I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly Come Dancing! I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it’s a firm Ghouri family favourite – so this is a total dream come true. I know it’s going to be an unforgettable experience and I hope to represent and make everyone proud out on that dancefloor.”

Pete Wicks:

Pete Wicks is best known for his role on the hit reality series, TOWIE (The Only Way Is Essex). He has since branched off and has became a social media sensation alongside his friend, Sam Thompson. Sam’s partner Zara McDermott appeared on last series Strictly and has since come out with abuse allegations, so it’s a bit of a surprise to see Pete join but he has publicly had Sam and Zara’s approval.

Pete is up for a new challenge: “Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying. But anyone who knows me knows I love a challenge and trying new things, so I’m genuinely looking forward to getting stuck in.”

Shayne Ward:

Shayne Ward wants to win this series, in fact, he said, ‘That’s myyyy goallllll”. Forgive me. Shayne was the winner of the second series of The X Factor and more recently has swapped his singing success for acting.

Shane is happy to be back on the small screen: “I’m buzzing to see all of the sparkles and magic that is Strictly in real life. I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level. No promises on my dancing ability, but I will give it my best shot!”

Sarah Hadland:

Sarah is an English actress best known for her role as Stevie in BAFTA nominated comedy, Miranda. She has appeared in many cult classic comedies, such as The Job Lot and is known for her sense of humour!

Sarah: “I cannot believe I am part of Strictly! I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year. I’m so ready for the glitz, glam and glitter and hopefully I can make everyone watching at home proud!”

Jamie Borthwick:

Jamie is an actor best known for his role as Jay Brown in BBC soap, Eastenders. Eastenders and Strictly are a match made in heaven and Jamie could be won of the hot favourites to win this year!

Jamie, impressing on the Christmas Special was tipped to be back: “I had a ball doing the Strictly Christmas special last year, so when I was asked to join for this series it was the easiest yes! This is a fresh challenge and it will be so different to be learning a new dance every week and for the public to have their say. I’m hoping to be Salsa-ing around Albert Square in no time and I’ll be asking my Walford Strictly alumni for some words of wisdom. See you on the dancefloor!”

Tom Dean MBE:

Tom is a competitive, freestyle swimmer and is a triple Olympic gold medalist, winning both as an individual and as part of a team! So he should have the fitness level to dance for weeks, but will his salsa skills match his swimming?

Tom wants a new challenge after the olympics: “I am taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024! You may have heard me accidentally say it poolside first… but now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing. Bring it on!”

Montell Douglas aka Fire (from Gladiators):

Montell is a multi-sports Olympian, being a competitive sprinter in the 2008 Olympics then later taking up the bobsleigh and representing Team GB in the 2022 Winter Olympics! You may recognise her from the reboot of the iconic show, Gladiators as the Gladiator, Fire! Let’s see if she can put some heat to her Strictly competitors.

Montell will be all over your screens this year! “Strictly ARE YOU READY, Fire is here to light up the Ballroom. Wow I am so honoured to have been asked to do the show. It is such an amazing thing to be a part of and I can’t wait to get started. Hopefully a few of my Gladiator moves will come in handy with the Tango or Paso Doble!”

Paul Merson:

Paul Merson is a former Arsenal football club player, playing from 1985-1997 and having 327 club appearances, before turning to football punditry and commentary.

Merson said of his decision to do Strictly: “Joining Strictly is a whole new ball game for me, but I’m going to tackle this challenge head on. I’m ready to swap the pitch for the Ballroom floor, so here’s hoping my two left feet can learn some moves and you never know, maybe I’ll be taking home the Glitterball Trophy!”

Nick Knowles:

Nick is a much beloved tv presenter, writer and musician, best known for his long running BBC series, DIY SOS where he and his crew transform houses for people who need it! He has also released an album so hopefully his musical skills will transform to dancing success.

Sam Quek MBE:

Sam Quek MBE, is a formers star field hockey player turned television personality. She won a gold medal for Great Britain in the 2016 Olympics and has appeared on reality TV series I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Celebrity MasterChef, so she is no stranger to pressure or the cameras!

Sam said, “I’m chuffed to be a part of this legendary show and Quickstep into the shoes of a performer, it feels absolutely surreal but I’m ready for every bit of the adventure.”

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!