Maddie Ingoldsby

Maddie Ingoldsby is one of the UK’s most exciting young ballroom dancers and joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer in 2026.

Learn all about Maddie Ingoldsby’s remarkable dancing career, championship titles, acting work, age, height and her journey from Donaheys’ Stars of the Future to becoming a professional dancer on BBC Strictly Come Dancing.
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Who is Maddie’s partner in 2026?

Maddie is paired with reigning Love Island champion Cach Mercer. Social Media star Cach has a passion for dance and is particularly looking forward to performing the Foxtrot.

Maddie and Cach’s latest performance – What a comeback for Halloween week! Their atmospheric Argentine Tango to Pas de Deux earned a fabulous 33 points and joint third place. Motsi enjoyed their control and chemistry, while Shirley saw a big improvement. Craig wanted calmer upper-body movement and more connection with the floor. A lovely boost for this partnership as they head into week 7!

8-time World Champion, Maddie’s list of achievements is exceptional. She has been crowned World Under-21 Ballroom Champion, European Under-21 Ballroom Champion, World Amateur 10 Dance Champion, as well as winning the prestigious British Open, International Open and UK Open Ballroom Championships with former dance partner, Mark Chilcote.

Many Donaheys guests will recognise Maddie as she has appeared at our fabulous Dancing With The Stars Weekends as one of our hugely popular Stars of the Future. It was clear even then that she possessed exceptional talent, and it has been a pleasure to watch her develop into one of the world’s finest ballroom dancers and now onto our TV screens.

Following years of success on the international competition circuit, Maddie has now achieved another career milestone by joining the professional cast of BBC Strictly Come Dancing, where her elegance, outstanding technique and captivating performances have already made a lasting impression.

On joining Strictly, Maddie said: “Joining Strictly as a professional dancer is truly a dream come true. My heart is so full of gratitude, excitement, and anticipation as I begin this incredible new chapter”

Away from competition, Maddie is a passionate teacher who enjoys helping dancers of every ability improve their technique, confidence and enjoyment of ballroom dancing. Her warm personality, patience and attention to detail have earned her an excellent reputation both on and off the dance floor.

From competing on the world stage to becoming one of the newest professionals on Strictly Come Dancing, Maddie’s journey is a testament to years of dedication, hard work and remarkable talent. We are incredibly proud that our guests had the opportunity to see Maddie perform during her early career, and we’re thrilled to see her continuing to inspire a whole new generation of dancers on the nation’s favourite dance show.

Quick Facts About Maddie Ingoldsby

5* Dance Breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Who better to teach you to dance than the professional dancers from Strictly? You can meet the stars, learn their steps and be captivated as they perform spectacular shows just for you.

Who has Maddie Ingoldsby danced with on Strictly?

When did Maddie Ingoldsby join Strictly Come Dancing?

Maddie joined the Strictly professional line-up in 2026. On joining, she said:

“Joining Strictly as a professional dancer is truly a dream come true. My heart is so full of gratitude, excitement, and anticipation as I begin this incredible new chapter”

What are Maddie Ingoldsby’s greatest dance achievements?

Maddie has won many dance titles with her former dance partner Mark Chilcote including World Under-21 Ballroom Champion, European Under-21 Ballroom Champion, World Amateur 10 Dance Champion.

Interesting fact about Maddie Ingoldsby

Away from the dance floor, Maddie has also enjoyed success as an actress. Credited as Madison Ingoldsby, she appeared as Young Kate in the 2019 festive film Last Christmas, starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, showcasing her talents beyond the world of competitive dance.

Maddie & Cach’s Strictly 2026 Journey

Week 2 – Movie Week: Cach and Maddie brought Grease to life with their Samba to We Go Together. A fabulous 29 points put them third on the leaderboard!

Week 4: True to his word he did not disappoint! – Maddie and Cach’s Foxtrot to New York, New York saw them top the leaderboard in week 4. Anton welcomed Cach the the Ballroom club, commending his immaculate footwork and timing. High praise from the King of Ballroom! Craig said it was “fantastic my darling” and Motsi got hot under the collar as she got a bit emotional.

Week 5: Cach and Maddie danced a Cha Cha to Beggin’, scoring 24 points. Anton enjoyed the Guys and Dolls style, but the judges wanted fewer mistakes and more attention to Cha Cha technique.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing

Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing

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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers

Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here

– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Alexis Warr
– Amy Dowden MBE
– Carlos Gu
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Jowita Przystal
– Julian Caillon
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Lauren Oakley
– Luba Mushtuk
– Michelle Tsiakkas
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Vito Coppola
– Aleksandra Isaeva
– Cristian Priori
– Lethabo Monametsi
– Maddie Ingoldsby
– Mark Karmalita

Meet the Strictly Come Dancing Presenters

Learn more about Strictly presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe

Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges

Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood

Who is Maddie Ingoldsby’s Celebrity Partner in Strictly 2026?

This year Maddie Ingoldsby is partnered with Love Island 2025 winner Cach Mercer. The model, DJ and social media creator brings confidence, rhythm and a huge online following to the ballroom. Cach’s natural performance instinct paired with Maddie’s championship technique and elegant choreography could make this exciting new partnership one to watch!

Cach and Maddie’s latest performance – Maddie and Cach’s Couple’s Choice caught the eyes of the judges. It’s no secret that Cach loves to dance and it showed. Craig called the solo work “out of this world” and Motsi loves the way he dances. Their highest score yet of 31 points in week 3 sets them in good stead as the competition is heating up.

On joining Strictly, Cach said:

“I have grown up watching the show with my family and am so excited to now be part of the cast. Dancing is a huge passion of mine and I can’t wait to learn ballroom and do the foxtrot for the first time!”