Three Enders stars for Strictly

Three former EastEnders stars will appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, say reports. According to The Sun, Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater), Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Beale) and Phil Daniels (Kevin Wicks) have all signed up for the reality show.

"Jessie is a brilliant coup," said a source. "She's a born actress and you can just see her attacking the tango. You can imagine how mischievous she will be." Yesterday, it was reported that Teddy Sheringham, Jodie Kidd, Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon will be competing in the programme.

Other celebrities linked to the dance contest include Gary Rhodes, Cherie Lunghi, Heather Small, Mel Sykes and rugby player Austin Healey.