All the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 celebrity line-up rumours (2024)

Strictly Come Dancing's 2024 series might still be some months away, but that never stops the cast rumours from circulating.

While we have every reason to expect that the judges will be back in their seats, and that hosting double act Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will once again be ushering in our Saturday nights, the celebrity roster changes year after year.

Here we'll keep you updated with all the Strictly news and lineup rumours, to get you excited for the glitzy new season of the BBC dance show which is set to return to our screens later this year.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 cast rumours

Mollie Pearce

Who? Breakout star from The Traitors.

Apparently the Beeb is keen to sign up one of the cast members of the record-breaking reality show, with show villain Paul, winner Harry and his faithful bestie (also runner-up) Mollie all being speculated about.

The Sun reports that those three are in the running with Strictly bosses, noting that Mollie's inclusion would potentially be a "positive moment of representation" for audiences.

"A lot of parents have reached out to me, their children might have a stoma or a limb difference and they say that seeing me on the TV has helped them so much," Mollie said, after her time on The Traitors had aired.

Hannah Waddingham

Who? Ted Lasso star and all-round icon.

Yes, believe it or not, Hannah Waddingham's name is being linked to the new Strictly cast for the 2024 series.

The actor is reported to have been approached by BBC bosses, according to the Mirror.

She's close friends with judge Anton Du Beke, and is supposedly a big fan of the dancing show. The report suggests she's keen, but it's all down to whether or not she could fit it into her schedule.

Clive Myrie

Who? BBC newsreader and presenter.

Perhaps following in the footsteps of the likes of Natasha Kaplinsky and Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Clive Myrie has poked fun at his potential inclusion in the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 lineup.

Sharing a clip from his BBC show Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure, where he showed off his moves, he tagged the prime-time dance competition: "What do you say @bbcstrictly? Are my moves up to par?"

It's worth noting that Clive has previously been approached to take part, but has always turned it down (according to The Sun). Perhaps he'll change his mind this year...

Sophie Morgan

Who? TV presenter.

Sophie Morgan, who is part of the Loose Women team and who fronts coverage of the Paralympics for Channel 4, was rumoured to be part of the Strictly cast last year.

This didn't come to fruition, but there's always this year...

Perri Kiely

Who? Diversity dance member, TV and radio presenter.

Having won Britain's Got Talent back in 2009 and placing second on Dancing on Ice in 2019, Perri's name has been put forward as a possible Strictly signing in recent years.

Responding to the rumour that he might land himself a spot in the BBC dance show lineup, Perri told Digital Spy that people would probably accuse him of having an "unfair advantage".

"People thought I was cheating on Dancing on Ice, let alone Strictly Come Dancing," he said.

Munroe Bergdorf

Who? Model, author and activist.

Munroe Bergdorf once said that she would love to do the BBC show and, what's more, it would be the only reality show she'd be interested in taking part in.

"I've always said that Strictly is the only one that I've got a desire to do," she told the Make It Reign podcast in 2021.

Munroe hinted that the time wasn't quite right at that point but, if she were to join the cast of Strictly 2024, it would make history as she'd be the show's first ever trans celebrity. We're here for it.

Perrie Edwards

Who? Singer from Little Mix.

Perrie Edwards sort of put herself forward for Strictly consideration during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show earlier this year.

While she admitted she would be "really scared", Perrie also revealed that she would be up for taking part.

"In the band at the very beginning, we went to rehearsals and I remember crying my eyes out and I went to my manager, 'I'm going to have to leave the band. I can't really dance, I don't want to dance'.

"I was just so terrified and uncomfortable dancing that I just didn't want to do it – I just wanted to stand and sing...

"Now, I love it. I absolutely love dancing. I actually would love it [Strictly Come Dancing]."

Hear that, Beeb?

Chris McCausland

Who? Comedian.

The Sun reports that Strictly has signed comedian Chris McCausland for the 2024 series, making history as the show's first ever blind celebrity contestant.

The publication claims that bosses are "delighted" to have Chris – who has also previously starred on CBeebies – on board, but it's worth noting that it's still speculation at this point because nothing is confirmed by the BBC until the cast announcements are officially made.

Dame Laura Kenny

Who? Olympic medal winner.

Now she has retired from cycling, word is that the BBC is hoping to get Dame Laura Kenny on the dance floor.

The Mirror reports that Laura has been branded the "ultimate signing" for Strictly, and that the nation will love her.

Shona McGarty

Who? EastEnders star.

There's always a soap star or two on Strictly Come Dancing, and Shona is no stranger to the rumoured list.

Shona previously revealed that she had turned down a stint on the BBC dance show due to her anxiety.

"I've always wanted to do [Strictly]," she told Best magazine in 2021 (via Yahoo!).

"I was asked a few years ago to go on the show. But my anxiety got the better of me and I thought I would be too nervous to do a live show."

But she also went on to speak about her love of dancing, adding: "I love the costumes, and it's such an iconic show."

It's now been reported, via the Mirror, that the soap star is in talks to potentially take part once again.

Well, she's officially now left her Walford character Whitney behind so this could be the right time for her.

Tom Malone Jr

Who? Former Gogglebox star.

Tom left the popular Channel 4 show in 2021, and has since shared that he would be open to taking part in the BBC show if given the chance.

"If the opportunity came up to go on Strictly as a contestant, I've never done Ballroom in my life, so it'd be interesting to see how as someone who breaks," he reportedly told the Express.

Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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