EastEnders Star Kellie Bright Confirmed For Strictly Come Dancing

EastEnders star Kellie Bright has been confirmed for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The actress, who is best known for playing Linda Carter in the popular soap, will be taking to the dance floor later this year. The news was confirmed on the BBC website. It comes after Ainsley Harriott and Jeremy Vine were both revealed to be taking part in the show. Kellie plays Linda in EastEnders (BBC). Speaking about it, Kellie said: “There are two main reasons I want to take part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. “The first is that as I will be turning 40 next year, I think it is the perfect time for a new, exciting challenge. The second reason is because if I said ‘no’ Linda Carter would never forgive me!” Last year's winners, Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev (image: BBC).