Overview
- Multiple outlets on May 31 reported that The Sun quoted an anonymous insider saying Lacey Turner is set to compete on Strictly Come Dancing next season.
- Neither Turner nor the BBC has formally confirmed her participation, so the reports remain unverified at this stage.
- The 2026 series already has a confirmed new presenting trio and professional dancer line-up, with the show due to begin in September.
- Turner is on an extended break from EastEnders to focus on family and has previously said in 2017 that she once turned down Strictly because she felt she could not dance.
- If confirmed, her casting would follow a pattern of high-profile soap actors joining Strictly and could raise viewer interest while she takes a temporary break from the soap.