Dancing to Save Lives: Strictly Air Ambulance Returns for Fourteenth Year

Strictly Air Ambulance 2026 promises more stars, more sparkle, and more life-saving impact

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After raising an incredible £58,000 at last year’s glittering Strictly Air Ambulance event, life-saving charity, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is bringing the region’s favourite dance extravaganza back and it’s set to be bigger, bolder and brighter than ever.

Strictly Air Ambulance 2026 will take centre stage at the Brentwood Centre on Saturday 14th March 2026, promising a night packed with dazzling performances, celebrity guests, and heartfelt community spirit, all to help fund EHAAT’s life-saving air ambulance missions across Essex, Hertfordshire, and the neighbouring regions. Thanks to headline sponsor Milbank Concrete Products and VIP sponsor Essex-based drink brand G&G Gallo, there will be added sparkle to an already glamorous evening.

Last year’s event was one of the highest grossing in the 13 years of the event’s history. This year, the charity is setting its sights even higher, with every ticket sold, sponsorship of the participants, and donations made, helping keep the helicopters flying and critical care teams on the frontline when every second counts.

Hosted once again by crowd favourites EHAAT charity ambassador Lisa Snowdon and ITV’s David Whiteley, the 2026 event introduces a brand-new “TV & Film” theme, featuring seven brave local amateurs paired with professional dancers to perform routines inspired by iconic screen moments, all competing for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. In addition to 14 routines performed by the dance couples, the evening will feature special performances from Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone and his professional partner Victoria Martin.

Joining Vincent and Victoria on the show-stopping panel to judge the sparkle and skill on the night will be television personality and influencer, Dani Dyer, Chelmsford Dance Centre Director and Head Judge Phil Meacham, alongside British national professional showdance champion Ben Milan-Vega, bringing both star quality and dance expertise to the judging table.

Dani Dyer says: “I’m really excited to get the chance to channel my inner Shirley Ballas and be part of the judging panel at this years’ Strictly Air Ambulance extravaganza – I’m really looking forward to seeing all the couples routines – the evening is going to be amazing and all for such a great cause!”

This year’s line-up features seven dance pairs, including contestants from fitness, finance, education, the creative sector, leisure and tourism, and more:

Gaby Giedraite(Colchester) & Bruce Lait
Mike Flood (Brentwood) & JodyDe’Ath
Amelia Storey (Colchester) & Caleb Arslan
Bradley Collyer (Potters Bar) & Terri Bodell
Anna Staunton (Colchester) & Hayden Wise
Dean Vale (Chelmsford) & Elise Meacham
Sara Tupper (Heybridge) & Martin Adkins

“The energy, talent and generosity we see every year is truly inspiring,” says Mark Jarman-Howe, CEO of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. “Last year’s total helped our crews reach more people in life-threatening emergencies and we can’t wait to make 2026 even more spectacular. It’s a night that makes a real difference, and we’d love everyone to be part of it.”

Tickets are on sale now. The funds raised from Strictly Air Ambulance directly support EHAAT’s critical pre-hospital emergency care services. The charity is calling on local businesses willing to support the event with raffle and auction prizes to contact 0345 2417 690 or email contactus@ehaat.org

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