Strictly Come Dancing shared an exciting announcement on Thursday

A Strictly Come Dancing star is set for an exciting "return" after their emotional departure.

Vicky Pattison and her professional partner Kai Widdrington found themselves facing the feared dance-off against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon last month.

The judging panel of Shirley Ballas , Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke unanimously opted to rescue Balvinder and Julian, resulting in Vicky and Kai becoming the seventh duo to depart the programme - merely two weeks after Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola's exit from the ballroom.

Now, Vicky and Ellie's "comeback" to the BBC programme has been announced as they've been revealed as the latest celebrities taking part in the 2026 Strictly live aren

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