Television personality Dani Dyer has advanced into the fourth week of BBC One's *Strictly Come Dancing* 2026, delivering consistent performances alongside her professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin. The pair earned praise from the judging panel following their Tango performance in week three, marking their highest score of the season so far. Dyer and Kuzmin have maintained steady momentum as the competition enters its second month.
Dyer's appearance on the current series represents a triumphant comeback after she was forced to withdraw from the 2025 edition of the show due to a fractured ankle sustained in early rehearsals. Returning to the ballroom this autumn with Kuzmin, Dyer implemented careful conditioning and physiotherapy routines to prepare for the physical demands of weekly live shows. Her performances have included an opening Samba and a Movie Week Foxtrot, demonstrating growing technical confidence on the floor.
First coming to prominent national attention as the winner of ITV2's *Love Island* in 2018, Dyer has established a multifaceted career across British television and media. Beyond reality broadcasts, she has hosted broadcast projects, authored books, and co-hosted the popular podcast *Sorted with the Dyers* alongside her father, actor Danny Dyer. The father-daughter duo also recently collaborated on the Sky television series *The Dyers' Caravan Park*.
As the *Strictly Come Dancing* competition progresses toward its midseason mark, Dyer and Kuzmin continue intensive daily rehearsals for their upcoming routines. Supported by family and viewers alike, Dyer remains focused on building her dance repertoire and maintaining consistency on the leaderboard as the remaining celebrity contestants compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
