Samantha Womack addresses Strictly Come Dancing rumours
Could she be the latest EastEnder on the show?
Author: Emma DoddsPublished 9th Jul 2018
Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack's career has gone from strength to strength after her character Ronnie Mitchell was shockingly killed off on New Year's Day 2017. Not only did she appear in Hollywood blockbuster Kingsman and its sequel, she also starred as Morticia Addams in a UK tour of stage show The Addams Family.
But now, the Eurovision star could be turning her hand back to her original talents of music and dance by starring in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Speaking to the Mirror, Samantha revealed that she was taking the summer off and returning to TV in September "for something that hasn't been announced yet."
She said, "I hate auditions, I hate people judging me. I’m much better in a safer environment. I would really have to manage my anxiety on a job like that.
"I’ve done lots of musicals but I’m not a dancer, so I would be nervous about that. What appeals to me is the fitness and I love dancing in general."
These celebrities could be set to star in this year's Strictly Come Dancing...
Coleen Rooney
After welcoming her fourth child into the world in January, Coleen Rooney is reportedly 'in talks' with Strictly bosses to appear on the show.
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Jake Quickenden
He may have won Dancing On Ice earlier this year, but Jake Quickenden has sparked rumours he's heading to Strictly too.
Coleen Rooney
After welcoming her fourth child into the world in January, Coleen Rooney is reportedly 'in talks' with Strictly bosses to appear on the show.
Michelle Keegan
Bosses are reportedly keen to 'break the bank' for former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan. The Our Girl star will be able to get a few tips from her husband Mark Wright after he appeared on the show back in 2014.
Gemma Collins
TOWIE star Gemma Collins is a firm favourite to land a place on this year's show. However, speaking about her potential signing, Craig Revel Horwood recently said, "Gemma Collins would be fun on the show but it's not very often that we have reality stars take to the ballroom. We generally have people of a higher calibre than that."
Rylan Clark-Neal
This Morning presenter Rylan Clark-Neal recently expressed his interest in taking part in the popular dancing show. He said, "I'm a big fan of Strictly. Last year, I got the chance to go down there for the first time as previously I've always been on The X Factor.** It was nice to go down and support Ruth. Never say never."
Joey Essex
Former TOWIE star Joey Essex is also a keen favourite with bosses as they think he is 'TV gold'.
Piers Morgan
Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan hinted that he could be appearing on the show this year. Piers's rival Lord Alan Sugar even said he would donate £25,000 to charity if Piers does take part, and an additional £25,000 if he gets past week five!
Les Dennis
During a recent appearance on Sunday Brunch, Les Dennis said, "When I was doing Coronation Street I was approached but we weren't allowed to do it, we had a policy. I wouldn't mind doing it, I always like a challenge."
Nadiya Hussain
Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain attended a number of Strictly live shows last year, where she reportedly expressed her love for the show.
Maya Jama
Stormzy's girlfriend Maya Jama is also a hot favourite to appear on the show.
Jake Quickenden
He may have won Dancing On Ice earlier this year, but Jake Quickenden has sparked rumours he's heading to Strictly too.
Coleen Rooney
After welcoming her fourth child into the world in January, Coleen Rooney is reportedly 'in talks' with Strictly bosses to appear on the show.
Michelle Keegan
Bosses are reportedly keen to 'break the bank' for former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan. The Our Girl star will be able to get a few tips from her husband Mark Wright after he appeared on the show back in 2014.
Gemma Collins
TOWIE star Gemma Collins is a firm favourite to land a place on this year's show. However, speaking about her potential signing, Craig Revel Horwood recently said, "Gemma Collins would be fun on the show but it's not very often that we have reality stars take to the ballroom. We generally have people of a higher calibre than that."
Rylan Clark-Neal
This Morning presenter Rylan Clark-Neal recently expressed his interest in taking part in the popular dancing show. He said, "I'm a big fan of Strictly. Last year, I got the chance to go down there for the first time as previously I've always been on The X Factor.** It was nice to go down and support Ruth. Never say never."
Joey Essex
Former TOWIE star Joey Essex is also a keen favourite with bosses as they think he is 'TV gold'.
Piers Morgan
Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan hinted that he could be appearing on the show this year. Piers's rival Lord Alan Sugar even said he would donate £25,000 to charity if Piers does take part, and an additional £25,000 if he gets past week five!
Les Dennis
During a recent appearance on Sunday Brunch, Les Dennis said, "When I was doing Coronation Street I was approached but we weren't allowed to do it, we had a policy. I wouldn't mind doing it, I always like a challenge."
Nadiya Hussain
Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain attended a number of Strictly live shows last year, where she reportedly expressed her love for the show.
Maya Jama
Stormzy's girlfriend Maya Jama is also a hot favourite to appear on the show.
Jake Quickenden
He may have won Dancing On Ice earlier this year, but Jake Quickenden has sparked rumours he's heading to Strictly too.
She went on to add that she'd been asked to do the show many times before whilst she was starring in EastEnders, but admitted that her storylines had always been "too tragic and traumatic" to be on the show.
She then joked, "I was too busy crying for a living, so I couldn’t get enough rehearsal time. I would love to compete against my sister off EastEnders (Rita Simons). We could be really, really bad losers!"
However, the 45-year-old has now rubbished the rumours, taking to Twitter to categorically deny the appearance.
But could this be a red herring? Only time will tell...
