Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Shaun Wright‑Phillips Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Shaun Wright‑Phillips, who used to play football for England, has decided to try dancing on a TV show called Strictly Come Dancing.
He will be the 10th celebrity to join the 2026 season.
Shaun says dancing is outside his comfort zone, but he is excited to learn.
He has played for big clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea.
The show will start on BBC One and can be watched online in September.
Shaun Wright‑Phillips, former England footballer, joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 as the 10th celebrity contestant.
He says the BBC competition is outside his comfort zone but he is excited to start.
Wright‑Phillips earned 36 caps for England and played for clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea.
He is 44, the son of former England striker Ian Wright, and has worked as a pundit and broadcaster.
The new series will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September, featuring other celebrities like Lacey Turner and Delta Goodrem.
- Who
- Shaun Wright‑Phillips, former England footballer
- What
- announced as the 10th celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2026
- When
- announced Thursday, with the series premiering in September 2026
- Where
- BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- Why
- to challenge himself and experience a new form of performance
- Contestant
- Shaun Wright‑Phillips
- Series
- Strictly Come Dancing 2026
- Announcement
- Thursday
- Premiere
- September 2026
- Previous Career
- England international footballer