- 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.
- Turner said she is "so excited" to join the dance competition and is a long-time fan of the show.
- She conveyed her disbelief at participating rather than watching from home and eagerly anticipates meeting the cast and crew.
- Turner also says she is looking forward to the opportunity of acquiring a new skill through her involvement in the popular dancing programme.
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