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EastEnders star Lacey Turner announced as first celebrity to join Strictly

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Lacey Turner is the first Strictly contestant to be announced (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has been announced as the first contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.

The 38-year-old, best known for her long-running role as Stacey Slater on the BBC soap, will be among the stars taking to the ballroom floor later this year to compete for the coveted Glitterball trophy.

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