EastEnders fan-favourite Lacey Turner tipped for return as Stacey Slater amid Strictly stint
Actress Lacey Turner is reportedly returning to the BBC soap EastEnders for a short guest stint as Stacey Slater. This follows her upcoming appearance on Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
Why it matters
The return of a popular character is a significant event for long-running television franchises and their fan bases.
Lacey Turner continues to be one of the hardest-working women in television, if reports are to be believed.
The beloved EastEnders actress is already due to hit our screens this autumn as a contestant on the much-anticipated and revamped Strictly Come Dancing 2026 .
However, it is now reported that Turner will be making a return to the BBC One soap as well for a short guest stint as her beloved character Stacey Slater in the coming months.
The Sun 's source reports: "She is loved by the fans. So the fact that she’s agreed to return, even if it’s only for a handful of episodes, will come as a huge boost for the loyal viewers."
The tabloid claims that Lacey will be filming the scenes in October and November.
Radio Times has approached the BBC for comment on this story.
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