Graeme Hall, a presenter and dog trainer known professionally as the Dogfather, has been announced as a contestant for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Hall has built a career in animal behavior media, appearing on Channel 5’s Dog’s Behaving (Very) Badly since its launch in 2017 and hosting The Dog Hospital. He has contributed to various broadcast platforms including BBC radio, ITV’s This Morning, and previously maintained a column in the Times.
Hall’s confirmation marks the 11th celebrity announcement for the upcoming series. The presenter stated his enthusiasm for the opportunity to train with professional dancers, noting his longtime viewership of the program. He acknowledged both excitement and nervousness about participating in the competition.
Other celebrities confirmed for the series include Australian singer Delta Goodrem, actress Lacey Turner, media personality Dani Dyer, Big Brother presenter Will Best, actress Jaime Winstone, Dame Sarah Storey, former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, actor Josh Widdicombe, stylist Chris Appleton, and model Kai Fagan. The complete line-up is expected to reach 15 contestants by the start of the series later this year.
Producers have announced new presenting arrangements with Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis, and Johannes Radebe replacing departing hosts. The judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke will continue. Several professional dancers will not return this year, while established performers including Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, and Katya Jones are confirmed to participate.
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