‘EastEnders' star Lacey Turner is the first celebrity to be revealed for this year's ‘Strictly Come Dancing' line-up.
Turner began acting at a young age and is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders. Since joining the series in 2004, Lacey has won multiple awards for her work on the show, including several British Soap Awards and National Television Awards. Beyond EastEnders, Lacey has appeared in a range of stage productions and television dramas including the lead role in acclaimed BBC Drama Our Girl.
Turner says: “I am so excited to being making my way to the dance floor this year to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing! I am a huge fan and can’t quite believe I will be taking part and not watching at home this year! I look forward to meeting everyone and learning a new skill!”
The news was officially revealed on @bbcstrictly’s official social channels via Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
The eagerly anticipated new series is getting ready to once again light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Further news about Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be revealed throughout the summer ahead of the brand-new series getting underway on BBC One and iPlayer this September.
Viewers can add the show to their watchlist on BBC iPlayer now.
