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Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
August 9, 2026Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge
The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.
August 1, 2026Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
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Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
The Carters joined EastEnders in 2013 EastEnders star Kellie Bright is to leave the soap after playing one of its key characters, Linda Carter, for 13 years. She arrived in Albert Square with on-scr
Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge
Shane Richie has been playing Alfie Moon on EastEnders since 2002 EastEnders actor Shane Richie is to appear in court charged with drink-driving, police have said. Essex Police confirmed it was call
First 2026 Celebrity Revealed
Well I wasn’t expecting this on a random Wednesday in June. I think maybe I’ve emtered hibernation for a couple of months (which might not be a bad thing) as usually the contestant reveals come out in
EastEnders star Lacey Turner announced as first celebrity to join Strictly
EastEnders star Lacey Turner has been announced as the first contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The 38-year-old, best known for her long-running role as Stacey Slater on the BBC soap, will be
Strictly Come Dancing confirms first celebs for 2026 series
Two stars have been confirmed for the BBC show’s 2026 line-up Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is develo
Strictly Come Dancing reveals EastEnders star Lacey Turner as first celebrity contestant for 2026
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EastEnders star Lacey Turner announced as first celebrity to join Strictly
By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter EastEnders star Lacey Turner has been announced as the first contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The 38-year-old, best known for her l
Strictly Come Dancing reveals EastEnders star as first celebrity contestant for 2026
‘EastEnders’ star Lacey Turner says she is ‘so excited’ to be taking part in the BBC dancing contest Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is