Former Strictly Come Dancing star Jo Wood announced as judge for Strictly Northampton 2026
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jo Wood has been announced as a celebrity judge for this year's Strictly Northampton charity spectacular.
Jo, who appeared on the BBC One dancing competition in 2009 alongside professional partner Brendan Cole, will join the judging panel as the Northampton event celebrates its 15th anniversary.
The show will take place at Royal & Derngate on Friday, November 20, with local contestants taking to the stage to showcase their dancing skills.
Organisers announced the news on social media, saying they were thrilled to welcome Jo to the judging panel for the anniversary celebrations.
Strictly Northampton raises money for local charities, with this year's beneficiaries including Northamptonshire Health Charity, The Lighthouse Centre and Step by Step Dance & Arts Foundation.
The event promises an evening of dancing and entertainment while supporting the work of the three organisations.
The show starts at 7pm, with tickets available through the Royal & Derngate website.