Strictly Come Dancing reveals two new professionals for 2025 series: Here are their names

Natasha Rigler | 12:01pm Sun 27 Jul | Updated 1:05pm Sun 27 Jul

Strictly Come Dancing has unveiled two new professional dancers for the 2025 line-up.

BBC bosses have revealed that Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon will join this year’s pros in the ballroom.

American-born Alexis has experience on TV shows, having won So You Think You Can Dance? in the US in 2022.

Julian, from Australia, has also appeared as a pro on both Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance? in his home country.

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American-born Alexis Warr is one of Strictly Come Dancing’s new professionals [Credit: BBC]

Who are the Strictly Come Dancing new professionals?

Alexis and Julian will now be trying their luck on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK. They will dance alongside all our favourite pros including Johannes Radebe, Dianne Buswell and Gorka Marquez. 

Alexis said: “I’ve admired Strictly for years, so joining this incredible family is such an honour. I can’t wait to step into the ballroom, pour my heart into every moment, and share my love of dance with the UK.”

Julian added: “Joining the cast of Strictly really is a dream come true. I’ve watched it for years, especially cheering on all the amazing dancers I know and work with who’ve been part of it.

“I can’t wait to get stuck in, have some fun, and be part of something special!”

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Australian dancer Julian Caillon has also joined Strictly’s team of pros [Credit: BBC]

When will 2025 series start?

The BBC is yet to announce a start date for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. But the popular entertainment show usually kicks off in September.

This year’s Strictly judges have already been confirmed. Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood will all be on the panel again. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will also be returning as Strictly’s hosts.

The celebrity line-up is yet to be revealed, but a slew of names are already rumoured for Strictly 2025. They include Stacey Solomon, Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis and Apprentice star Thomas Skinner.

Speaking about the new Strictly Come Dancing professionals, Sarah James, BBC Studios executive producer, said: “We’ve been big fans of Alexis and Julian for some time so it’s with great excitement that we now welcome them both to the Strictly family.

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Strictly Come Dancing will be returning this autumn [Credit: BBC]

“They’re two incredible dancers with bright futures ahead of them. We know viewers are going to love getting to know them both.”

Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC added: “New professionals Alexis and Julian are the perfect additions to Strictly Come Dancing, and we can’t wait for you to see them light up the ballroom this autumn.

“With our fantastic Professional Dancers plus everything else we love about Strictly, the new series promises to be bigger, better and even more glitter-packed than ever before.”

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The new professionals will appear on Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One this autumn.