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Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
Key takeaways
- Steven Mc Intosh Entertainment reporter BBCTurner is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on East Enders Actress Lacey Turner will compete on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has confirmed.
- The East Enders star is the first celebrity contestant to be announced for the 2026 series, which begins in the autumn.
- Turner said she was "so excited to being making my way to the dance floor", adding that she was a "huge fan" of the show.
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Steven Mc Intosh Entertainment reporter BBCTurner is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on East Enders Actress Lacey Turner will compete on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has confirmed.
The East Enders star is the first celebrity contestant to be announced for the 2026 series, which begins in the autumn.
Turner said she was "so excited to being making my way to the dance floor", adding that she was a "huge fan" of the show.
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