Lacey Turner, recognized for taking part in Stacey Slater, has simply began her stint on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and opened up concerning the emotional time in a brand new interview.
The actress will compete within the present alongside skilled dancer Vito Coppola.
Talking to Prima journal, Turner stated she skilled certainly one of her two miscarriages on set at EastEnders and admits that she “simply carried on” on the time, which is “fairly unhappy” to look again on and see the way in which she reacted.
Nevertheless, she stated she was supported in the course of the upsetting time, studies The Solar: “I had two miscarriages earlier than my kids have been born.
“I had a miscarriage on the set of EastEnders.
“I had turn out to be so matter of reality concerning the topic as a result of I simply carried on.
“Trying again, it’s fairly unhappy to know I reacted in such a manner.
“Everybody was so supportive once I advised them, and now, I’ve discovered to be extra in tune and communicate up.”
Additionally within the interview, the actress stated she is “nervous” to affix the Strictly forged as viewers and other people on the present will “see extra of Lacey”.
She stated she will be able to’t cover behind a personality on this position: “I’m nervous for folks to see extra of Lacey.
“I’m opening myself as much as folks criticising me, not simply my character.
“I’m fairly frightened of the entire thing, and whereas I tap-danced once I was youthful, that is very completely different.
“I’m a bit fearful of letting folks in, however you may’t stay your life in worry.”
She added: “I’m almost 40 and I wish to begin doing issues I’m fearful of.
“I wish to exit of my consolation zone and push myself to see what I’m able to.”
At 16 years outdated, Lacey Turner joined EastEnders in 2004 however left six years after her debut earlier than returning in 2014.
She stayed on the present till her departure in 2025, when Stacey Slater left to stay in Brazil, however a return is on the playing cards.
On her exit, an EastEnders spokeswoman stated to The Solar: “We will verify that Lacey can be off-screen later this 12 months, however there’s loads of extra drama to return beforehand”.
They added that they “will stay up for planning Stacey’s return when Lacey decides the time is correct.”
Turner confirmed that now could be “simply not the best time” to return to EastEnders however that she hopes to return sooner or later.
You possibly can learn the complete interview with Lacey Turner in Prima’s November challenge, which can be available for purchase from Wednesday, September 23.
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