The Strictly Come Dancing ballroom is welcoming five brand new professional dancers for the 2026 series, with the BBC refreshing its line-up following the departure of several long-serving pros. On joining Strictly, she said: "I’ve been living and breathing dance for as long as I can remember, so joining the Strictly family is a true honour. Lethabo was over the moon to be joining Strictly, saying: "This moment is bigger than me. She described her joining Strictly as "a dream come true," adding: "My heart is so full of gratitude, excitement, and anticipation as I begin this incredible new chapter." He said: "Joining Strictly feels incredibly special, and I’m honoured to be stepping into a ballroom with so much history and heart.