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UNBELIEVABLE: Lacey turner - The Untold Story

Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

The BBC has announced several of the stars taking part this year.

Evening Standard

Big Brother co-host Will Best becomes latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup

He is best known for fronting the ITV reality series alongside AJ Odudu as well as hosting the Hits Radio Breakfast Show

The Independent UK

Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

The BBC has started announcing stars for the 2026 season of Strictly.

Evening Standard

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Strictly Come Dancing lineup: The confirmed 2026 celebrity cast – and all the rumours

The BBC show’s cast announcements for 2026 are underway

The Independent UK

Delta Goodrem ‘absolutely thrilled’ as Australian star confirmed in Strictly Come Dancing line-up

She has become the third star to be confirmed on the BBC show

The Independent UK

Strictly 2026 lineup live: BBC reveals Love Island star Dani Dyer as second contestant

BBC show is getting the glitterball rolling with 2026 cast announcements

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals 'excited' soap star Lacey Turner is first contestant as cast reacts

The 38-year-old actor is currently on an extended break from the BBC soap

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EastEnders star Lacey Turner announced as first celebrity to join Strictly

The 38-year-old will be among the stars taking to the ballroom floor later this year.

Evening Standard

EastEnders’ Lacey Turner announced as first Strictly 2026 contestant

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing confirms first celebs for 2026 series

Two stars have been confirmed for the BBC show’s 2026 line-up

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up rumours, from This Morning star to EastEnders favourite

All the celebrities who might be appearing on BBC series

The Independent UK

EastEnders spoilers: Will Stacey REUNITE with ex-lover Max?

Airs Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

WhatToWatch

EastEnders' Jake Wood teases reunion for one of the soap's most iconic couples

EastEnders legend Jake Wood has hinted at a romantic reunion for Max Branning and Stacey Slater.

WhatToWatch

Young girls are inspired to discuss their mental health after seeing portrayals on films and TV

Exclusive: Young girls think depictions of mental health on film and TV help them – but less than half believe the portrayals are accurate

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EastEnders star Lacey Turner's olive green living room is a masterclass in cosy luxury – and I’ve found a Farrow & Ball colour match

I haven't been able to stop thinking about this stunning colour

The Independent UK

EastEnders to recast role of Max Branning’s son in latest show shake-up

The character has not been seen in Albert Square since 2017

The Independent UK

EastEnders viewers ‘work out’ who dies as two characters fight for their lives after cliffhanger

The unearthing of a family secret has left the lives of two characters hanging in the balance

The Independent UK

EastEnders star Jake Wood to ‘make shock return’ to soap four years after exit

His character was not killed off in December 2020 in hopes actor would make a comeback

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The Independent UK

Lacey Turner reveals ‘guilt’ as she leaves EastEnders after 21 years

‘It’s just never-ending,’ soap star said

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Alex Jones Left Red-Faced After Awkward Slip-Up with EastEnders Legend on The One Show

Monday night's episode of The One Show delivered an unexpected twist when host Alex Jones found herself in an on-air gaffe during a candid chat with EastEnders star James Bye.

Evening Standard

EastEnders star Lacey Turner welcomes third child with husband Matt Kay

Turner shared a picture of her and Kay in bed with the newborn and older children Dusty and Trilby.

WhatToWatch

EastEnders: The Six - Revealed: release date, cast, host and everything we know

EastEnders: The Six - Revealed is a Christmas interview special hosted by Joe Swash.

WhatToWatch

Who plays Lily Slater in EastEnders and how old is she in real life?

Here's everything we know on who plays Lily Slater in EastEnders and her real age.

Daily Mirror

EastEnders cast head to quaint Essex pub to celebrate Natalie Cassidy’s 40th birthday

Jessie Wallace, Dean Gaffney, Lacey Turner and Shona McGarty were among the stars out in town to celebrate Natalie Cassidy's birthday on Saturday night

Daily Mirror

EastEnders cast 'stoked' after raising £50k in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor at marathon

EastEnders stars Heather Peace, Natalie Cassidy, Lacey Turner and Adam Woodyatt all ran for Alzheimer's Research in memory of their late co-star Barbara Windsor

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