Co Down YouTuber John Nellis joins the cast of BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2026"I'm going to throw myself into every moment"View 2 Images John Nellis (Image: BBC)A Co Down content creator is set to swap football for fancy footwork as he competes in Strictly Come Dancing 2026. ‌The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with YouTuber John Nellis becoming the latest contestant to be announced. View 2 Images John Nellis (Image: John Nellis/ Instagram)‌"John’s content has taken him around the world, covering major sporting events and collaborating with some of the biggest names in sport. John Nellis said: “I'm still in disbelief that I've been selected for Strictly and, if I'm honest, I'm a little nervous as I've never danced before! Further news will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series getting underway on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September.