Dancing with the Stars 2026: Meet the Celebrity Contestants and Complete Cast Revealed

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on December 19, 2025 at 04:10 p.m. · Published on December 3, 2024 at 11:11 a.m.
The popular show Dancing with the Stars, broadcast on TF1, is making its comeback in 2026 for its fifteenth season on TV. Get a first look at the cast, the initial contestants announced, and the panel of judges!

Dance with the Stars is making a return in 2026 with its 15th season, airing on TF1. Who will follow in the footsteps of young singer Lénie? The cast features familiar faces, including students and even a former coach from Star Academy. Notably, Laure Manaudou makes her appearance a year after her brother, alongside Miss France 2026 and a well-known TV presenter from public broadcasting. As always, the cast is composed of celebrities from television and the internet.

In total, 11 contestants, consisting of five men and six women, will face off over several weeks of intense competition, all aiming for one goal: to shine and impress on the dance floor of the show hosted by Camille Combal.

This year, the judging panel remains the same as last season, featuring Chris Marques, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot, and Mel Charbot. Fans will be excited to learn, with some surprise, that the legendary dancer Denitsa Ikonomova is back!

The Contestants of Dancing with the Stars 2026

  • Laure Manaudou, former Olympic swimmer
  • Stéphane Bern, TV presenter
  • Angélique Angarni-Filopon, former Miss France
  • Julien Lieb, singer from Star Academy
  • Emma, singer from Star Academy
  • Lucie Bernardoni, vocal coach and former Star Academy student
  • Ian Ziering, actor
  • Philippe Lellouche, actor
  • Juju Fitcats, YouTuber
  • Samuel Bambi, comedian
  • Maghla, streamer
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