EASTENDERS’ Emma Barton has ‘given away’ the next Strictly contestant as Race Across The World star in an awkward live TV moment.
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Emma Barton has ‘given away’ the next Strictly contestant as Race Across The World star in a live TV moment
Roman looked visibly shocked during the awkward moment Credit: BBC
Chatting about Strictly, Alex asked Emma, who appeared in the show in 2019: “Lacey Turner has been announced as one of the contestants on Strictly this year.
“And of course you were fabulous, as were you Rob, on it. Have you spoken to her? How is she feeling?”
Emma replied: “She’s such a gorgeous wonderful woman and the audience are going to love her.”
“And I’m so proud of her because it’s nerve-racking, isn’t it. And it’s scary.”
Emma pointed to Roman as she said he would understand how scary the show was Credit: BBC
Roman stuttered over his words as he explained he had never done it
Emma and her dancing partner Anton Du Beke took part in the Strictly final in 2019 Credit: PA Confirmed celebrities in the Strictly Come Dancing cast 2026
- Lacey Turner
- Dani Dyer
- Delta Goodrem
- Sarah Storey
In a truly awkward moment, Emma then pointed at and said: “Roman you know as well.”
A shocked Roman put his hands up and stuttered: “I have never done it. I’ve never done it.”
looked equally shocked and Roman was left open- mouthed as fellow grinned at theembarrassingg moment.
Roman and his sister Harley Moon Kemp were crowned winners of Celebrity Race Against The World in the show’s closest ever finish last year.
But now it appears that Emma has let the cat out the bag and Roman might be appearing on Strictly this year.
legend has been confirmed by the after The
She will be joining a year after she pulled out of the show due to an injury.
who since her debut single I Don’t Care in 2001, has sold nine million albums worldwide and over 13 million singles globally.
, cyclist Dame Sarah Storey has also been confirmed.
The show will be presented by , comedian and pro dancer , following the departures of and .



