Jaime Winstone has been announced as the seventh celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
The actress, 41, who is the daughter of actor Ray Winstone, said: “I am so excited to announce that I will be joining the Strictly Come Dancing cast this year.
“I am no stranger to a dance floor, but the ballroom is a whole new world for me.
“I love a challenge though, so can’t wait to enter my showgirl era and get super sparkly!
“Let’s get physical – see you on the dance floor!”
Winstone is known for films including Made In Dagenham, Bullet Boy and Tomb Raider.
The star has also appeared in several shows including Dead Set, and Poirot.
Jaime Winstone as Peggy Mitchell in an Eastenders flashback episode
She has also branched into theatre work, starring in the West End production of 2:22 A Ghost Story.
Winstone and her husband James Suckling married in October 2023 after eight years together.
Their son, Raymond Jnr – named after his famous grandfather – was born in 2016.
Winstone will join previously announced contestants Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best and Dame Sarah Storey.
New Strictly hosts Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis, and Johannes Radebe
Broadcaster Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe are the new hosts of the BBC show.
They will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced they were leaving the show late last year.
Further celebrities joining the line-up will be announced throughout the summer ahead of the new series airing on BBC One and iPlayer this September.
Source: Press Association