

BBC CONFIRMS LAUNCH, FINAL AND BLACKPOOL WEEK DATES FOR UPCOMING SERIES OF STRICTLY COME DANCING
Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September 2026, with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style. The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores. Strict


AIR DATE FOR NEXT SERIES OF BEAT THE CHASERS PUSHED BACK BY ITV
The air date for the next series of Beat The Chasers has been pushed back by ITV, TV Zone understands. Earlier this year ITV confirmed the eighth series would broadcast in 2026, however it's now looking likely the series won't air until early 2027. An ITV spokesperson told TV Zone: "Beat The Chasers is a proud part of our entertainment slate and, as always, scheduling for the next series is confirmed closer to transmission." Beat The Chasers sees individuals take on all six C


THIRD SERIES OF ROMESH RANGANATHAN'S PARENTS' EVENING PUSHED INTO 2027 BY ITV
The third series of Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening - originally planned to air this Autumn - will now air in early 2027, TV Zone understands. The show will still air its Christmas special this year. The new series will once again see celebrities teaming up with their daughters, sons, mums or dads in the show where it doesn’t matter what you know, it’s what your mother and father think you know. Packed full of huge laughs and enormous embarrassment, the contestants’ for


NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS: NOMINEES REVEALED IN FULL, VOTING OPENS
Britain’s most popular TV awards, voted for entirely by the public, are back this autumn. For over three decades, the public-voted National Television Awards have been the ultimate vox pop of the TV-watching nation. Hosted for the sixth year by the ebullient Joel Dommett, the star-studded event will be held on 8th September 2026 at The O2 London and broadcast live on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. THE SHORTLIST IN FULL Reality Competition 1. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out


ALESHA DIXON AND STACEY SOLOMON 'SET TO BECOME NEW HOSTS' OF THE VOICE UK FOLLOWING EMMA WILLIS DEPARTURE
The Mirror newspaper reports that Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon are set to become the new hosts of The Voice UK for the 2027 series following the departure of Emma Willis who joins Strictly Come Dancing this Autumn. Along with the departure of Willis, it's understood coaches Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher will also not return. It was previously reported by The Sun newspaper that the duo are set to be replaced by rapper and I'm A Celebrity star Aitch. Production on next year's


FIRST LOOK: NIGELLA LAWSON JOINS THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF
Nigella Lawson is joining The Great British Bake Off as the show’s new judge. Nigella’s expertise, empathy and humour are the perfect ingredients for the Bake Off tent. Nigella joins the show following the departure of Prue Leith who became one of the most loved figures on British TV screens over nine series. Dame Prue Leith said, “I’m thrilled that Nigella is to experience brilliant Bake Off. She’s sassy, fun and she knows her onions — and her croissants, cake and crumble.”


ELLIE TAYLOR CONFIRMED AS NEW HOST OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IT TAKES TWO
Strictly - It Takes Two returns this September to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer with a new look and a new host: comedian, presenter, and former Strictly contestant Ellie Taylor! Ellie's mission is to bring you more access, more insight and more Strictly magic than ever before. With new episodes premiering every weeknight from the home of Strictly, Elstree Studios, It Takes Two will offer a peek behind the curtain at everything that goes into making the UK's favourite dance show - w


THE BOX: LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW ITV ENTERTAINMENT SERIES HOSTED BY GARY LINEKER
Hosted by legendary broadcaster Gary Lineker, The Box plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. It has been revealed that the series launches on Saturday 5th September on ITV1 and ITVX. With each celebrity enclosed in a yellow box, they’ll find themselves in mystery locations across the country. They will never know where they are, or what challenge is facing them on the other side. The challenges could be physical, mental, logical, funny, a bit daunting, or all of t


STRICTLY COME DANCING: CLASS OF 2026 REVEALED IN FULL, MEET THE CELEBRITIES TAKING TO THE BALLROOM
Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September 2026, with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style. The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores. MEET T


LAST ONE LAUGHING UK CONFIRMS LINE-UP FOR HALLOWEEN SPECIAL ON PRIME VIDEO
Prime Video has announced the cast for the first Halloween Special of Last One Laughing, launching later this year, followed by a third series in 2027. Taking part in the show's first Halloween special are Jack Dee; Phil Wang; Lou Saunders; Daisy May Cooper; Rece Shearsmith; Harriet Dyer and Tom Allen. Jimmy Carr will once again challenge 10 of Britain’s funniest comics to spend the day together without so much as cracking a smile. Over the course of the series, they will us


MELANIE WALTERS CONFIRMED FOR STRICTLY COME DANCING 2026
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is coming, and the class of 2026 is complete! The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with star of stage and screen Melanie Walters becoming the final name announced for the celebrity cast of 2026. Swansea-born Melanie Walters has enjoyed a celebrated career across film, radio, television and theatre, amassing an impressive range of credits over several decades. Her television


LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW SERIES OF THE VOICE UK ON ITV
The Voice UK returns Saturday 22nd August at 7pm on ITV. Superstar coaches will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones return to the coaching panel, alongside last year’s winning coaches, McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, who also made history last series as The Voice UK’s first-ever double chair. Also joining the line-up is megastar Kelly Rowland, bringing a wealth of industry experience and a fresh new dynamic to the battle for the UK’s next big star. Grammy Award-winning singer, song


DRAG RACE UK: MEET THE QUEENS COMPETING IN NEW SERIES ON BBC THREE
RuPaul's Drag Race UK returns to BBC Three and iPlayer this September with a cast of fabulous new drag queens competing for RuPaul’s seal of approval and the much coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar. The competition sees hopeful drag queens compete across ten weeks in a variety of spicy challenges and iconic games designed to test their drag mettle, with the winner of the week being awarded a coveted RuPeter badge, and the bottoms of the week facing a lip sync for


JOHN NELLIS CONFIRMED FOR STRICTLY COME DANCING 2026
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 is coming! The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Youtube and Content Creator John Nellis, joining the celebrity cast of 2026. John Nellis is one of the UK’s biggest sports content creators, with a combined audience of more than 20 million followers across social media. Known for his entertaining football content, his videos have amassed billions of views and featured so


























































