Lacey Turner TURNED DOWN Strictly but would appear on THIS reality show…

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by Emma Dodds |
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EastEnders actress Lacey Turner has revealed that she was approached by Strictly Come Dancing bosses to appear on the show - but turned it down.

Lacey, who has starred as Stacey Slater in EastEnders for nine years on and off since 2014, confessed that she has actually been asked to be a contestant on Strictly, but didn't fancy it.

The 29-year-old, who was speaking to OK! Magazine about her upcoming wedding to fiancé Matt Kay, told the publication all about it.

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Lacey and Matt got engaged last year (Credit: Instagram/ Matt Kay)

Lacey revealed that she actually doesn't like being centre of attention - hence her refusal.

She said: "I have been asked to go on Strictly but I'm rubbish at dancing and I don't really have the guts.

"I'd do it if it wasn't on telly – I just don't like being on TV!"

Er, Lacey - you do know that your actual job REQUIRES you to be on TV four nights a week!?

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But she did add that she loves the show: "I do think it's a great show to do, though, as you learn a new skill."

Her co-star Davood Ghadami is confirmed to appear on this year's show: "I'm so excited for Dav, I think he's going to be amazing. It's a great thing for him to do and he'll love the experience."

Three of Lacey's co-stars are Strictly alumni: "Kellie [Bright], Jake [Wood] and also Matt Di Angelo told me it was such hard work, especially when you're working on EastEnders.

"Maybe one day I'll grow a pair and put the shoes on."

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Stacey has starred in the soap since 2004 (Credit: BBC/ EastEnders) ©BBC/ EastEnders

HA. We love your honesty, Lacey.

But the award-winning actress admitted that there IS a show she'd love to do...

She revealed: "I'd like to do I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!"

But there was also a snag with that one, too: "But it's just too far away from home and I'd be so hungry!"

Ahh, a girl after our own heart.

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