 It is that time of year again where we start to hear rumblings about which celebrities are rumoured to be taking part in some of our favourite reality TV competitions. I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing almost always have a soap star or two on their cast lists, and this year it looks to be no different. Last year's Strictly Come Dancing saw Coronation Street's Kym Marsh go head to head with co-star Will Mellor, and EastEnders star James Bye, while Corrie's Sue Cleaver and Hollyoaks' Owen Warner headed down under for I'm A Celeb. This year, a number of soap stars have already been rumoured to be taking part in one of the two shows, and we have compiled them into a handy list just for you! Dennis Rickman star Nigel is said to be joining Strictly (Picture: REX) Former EastEnders star has reportedly been lined up for Strictly 2023, 17 years after his soap exit. Nigel played Dennis Rickman on the BBC soap between 2003 and 2006, before Dennis' tragic death left fans devastated. Now, it looks like he is set to swap Albert Square for the Strictly ballroom, as he puts on his dancing shoes for the latest series. A source told The Mail Online: 'He is among the first to confirm and he turns 50 this summer so it is a challenge of his own, too.' Ellie Leach Ellie Leach could be the next Strictly star (Picture: ITV) Having recently left Coronation Street after 12 year stint, Ellie Leach may be set to put on her dancing shoes as she takes the floor as part of the Strictly line up later this year. The actress joined the soap as Faye Windass when she was just a child, and has grown up on the show. Her exit aired earlier this year, with Faye leaving Weatherfield for Slough with old flame Jackson Hodge (Joseph William Evans) and daughter Miley (Frankie-Jae Simmons). An insider said: 'This could be just the tonic for Ellie, who's had some huge life changes){kind=link}
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It is that time of year again where we start to hear rumblings about which celebrities are rumoured to be taking part in some of our favourite reality TV competitions.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing almost always have a soap star or two on their cast lists, and this year it looks to be no different.
Last year’s Strictly Come Dancing saw Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh go head to head with co-star Will Mellor, and EastEnders star James Bye, while Corrie’s Sue Cleaver and Hollyoaks’ Owen Warner headed down under for I’m A Celeb.
This year, a number of soap stars have already been rumoured to be taking part in one of the two shows, and we have compiled them into a handy list just for you!