After years of rejecting the reality show, EastEnders legend Lacey Turner plans to join the next series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The actress is currently taking a break from the famous BBC soap.
In fact, the star wants to learn a new skill before she returns later this year. Meanwhile, will she win the trophy? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Lacey’s Extended Parenting Break Opens The Door For A Fresh Challenge
The iconic Stacey Slater star will soon trade Wsflord for the glitz of Saturday night television. As we know Lacey was on an extended career break from the soap. And now the mum of three has reportedly signed a contract to participate in the upcoming series of the hit dance competition.
In fact, fans will see her making a massive professional detour before her highly anticipated soap return. The television star has spent almost two decades playing one of the most explosive characters in British soap history. But she had stepped away to enjoy family time with her children.
And it’s been month she focused on the parenting routine at home. But now the popular star feels the timing is finally ideal to step outside her comfort zone and get a new skill. In fact, sources reveal that even the production executives are excited to have Lacey.
They are confident that her enormous fanbase will tune in eagerly to witness the actress’s real personality. For those unaware, Lacey had previously ‘rejected’ invitations due to a lack of confidence in professional choreography and ballroom dancing.
EastEnders Star To Join Strictly Come Dancing
We can say that Lacey is among the very first batch of celebrities to perform under the guidance of newly appointed presenter. And they are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. Of course the standard will be high for any talent arriving directly from the BBC serial drama.
And it’s because of the ballroom success of former co-stars like Rose Ayling-Ellis and grand finalists Bobby Brazier and Masie Smith. Several fans are excited to see the soap star in the reality series. One user mentioned, “I’d love to see this. Im surprised she’s not been on earlier but it makes sense cause the either write the character out for a bit or have them do both and it’s too much. Scott was an example of this he was really good on Strictly too.”
For now, fans will get to see her dance skills before she heads back to the East End studios later this winter. Meanwhile, are you excited to see Lacey showing off her dance skills? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.