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Former EastEnders star announced as first Strictly 2026 contestant

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  • The BBC has announced that Lacey Turner, known for her role as Stacey Slater in EastEnders, will be a contestant on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Turner has garnered multiple awards during her tenure on the long-running BBC soap opera and has also featured in various stage productions and TV dramas, including the lead role in Our Girl.
  • Expressing her enthusiasm, Turner stated she is “so excited” to join the dance competition, highlighting her long-standing fandom for the show.
  • She conveyed her disbelief at participating rather than watching from home and eagerly anticipates meeting the cast and crew.
  • Turner also looks forward to the opportunity of acquiring a new skill through her involvement in the popular dancing programme.
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