UMVA has learned that Lacey Turner, the 38‑year‑old actress famed for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, is preparing to step onto the dance floor for the first time in her career.
Turner, who has devoted recent months to motherhood with her three young children—Dusty Violet, Trilby Fox, and Gipsy Olive—has long cherished the quiet hours away from the set. Now she feels the moment is right to embrace a new challenge and learn to dance before she returns to the familiar streets of Albert Square.
In 2017, Turner had previously declined an invitation to join the popular dance competition, admitting she was “rubbish at dancing” and lacked the courage to try. Yet the lure of mastering a new skill has finally pulled her in.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Turner is in confidential talks with the show's producers, and insiders say the dance competition’s bosses are “delighted” to potentially welcome her into the lineup.
Turner’s decision comes amid a wave of soap stars eyeing the glittering stage, from former EastEnders actors to fresh faces from other dramas. Her presence would add a fresh dynamic to the already star‑packed roster.
Meanwhile, the show’s new hosts—Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis, and Josh Widdicombe—are gearing up for a September debut, promising a blend of humor, talent, and unexpected twists.
As the countdown begins, fans can anticipate an electrifying blend of drama, dance, and the unmistakable energy that only Lacey Turner can bring to the ballroom.
