Strictly Come Dancing professionals CONFIRMED for 2019 series

The show will return later in the year

Author: Alex RossPublished 4th Mar 2019
Last updated 31st Jul 2019

After much speculation as to which professional dancers would be returning for the 2019 series of Strictly Come Dancing, the line-up has finally been announced by bosses, and it doesn't disappoint!

Strictly legend Anton Du Beke will return, as well as last year's winner Kevin Clifton, and dad-to-be, Gorka Márquez. Fan favourites AJ Pritchard, Oti Mabuse and Dianne Buswell will also return, with controversial dancer Katya Jones also keeping her place on the show, despite THAT kiss with Seann Walsh last year.

Kai Widdrington


Cameron Lombard


Nikita Kuzmin


Jowita Przystal


Amy Dowden


Dianne Buswell

Dianne was a professional on the Australian version of Strictly Come Dancing before she joined the UK cast in 2017. In 2023, she made it to the final with Bobby Brazier.

Giovanni Pernice

Italian Champion Giovanni Pernice is the longest-serving male professional on the current line-up of Strictly pros, having joined the show in 2015. He lifted the Glitterball with actress Rose Ayling-Ellis back in 2021 and was most recently paired with presenter Richie Anderson.

Gorka Marquez

Gorka joined the show in 2016 and has danced in three finals. In 2023 he was paired with Nikita Kanda.

Johannes Radebe


Karen Hauer


Katya Jones


Graziano Di Prima


Luba Mushtuk


Nadiya Bychkova


Nancy Xu


Neil Jones


Carlos Gu


Michelle Tsiakkas


Vito Coppola


Lauren Oakley


Sarah James, Executive Producer of BBC Studios said, “We are delighted that this year’s line-up of professional dancers for Strictly Come Dancing is full of familiar faces and fan favourites.

"This amazing cast of incredibly talented world class professional dancers have provided Strictly with some of its most memorable moments over the years and with more exciting announcements to come, plus world renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison also returning to the team, Strictly 2019 promises to continue to wow viewers with unforgettable performances as we welcome this dazzling line up of pros back to the ballroom.”

Last year's Strictly Come Dancing was won by journalist Stacey Dooley and her professional partner Kevin Clifton, with viewers loving their energetic routines.

The 2019 series of Strictly Come Dancing will return later in the year.

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