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Julia Hunt

EastEnders stars waltz from Walford to Strictly for Children In Need

EastEnders stars Louisa Lytton and Ricky Champ have signed up for a Strictly Come Dancing special for BBC Children In Need.

The soap's Maisie Smith, who plays Tiffany Butcher, and Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman, will also take to the dancefloor alongside the Strictly professionals.

The soap stars will battle it out on the dance floor as they go head to head to win the Pudsey Glitterball trophy for charity Children In Need. 

The news was revealed on Strictly spin-off It Takes Two.

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton has signed up for a Strictly special for BBC Children In Need (SIPA USA/PA Images)
The soap's Maisie Smith, who plays Tiffany Butcher, will also take to the dancefloor alongside the Strictly professionals (David Fisher/REX)

Lytton, who was a contestant on Strictly in 2006, said: "It feels like a lifetime ago since I did Strictly Come Dancing so I am beyond excited to put my dancing shoes back on and return to the famous floor.

"It's for a fantastic cause which makes it all the more special."

Ricky said he was "looking forward to showing the world his moves", while Maisie said she was "flattered to be part of such an iconic show".

She told viewers of It Takes Two: "Strictly has been a family favourite in my house for years.

"I can't wait to put my dancing skills to the test!"

Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick Trueman, will also take to the dancefloor alongside the Strictly professionals (REX/Shutterstock)

Walker joked: "I am thrilled to be taking part in this year's competition and can't wait to get started.

Although at 80 years old, it's probably best I don't try to do the splits!"

Champ will be dancing with Luba Mushtuk, Lytton will be dancing with Gorka Marquez, Smith will take to the floor with Kevin Clifton and Walker will be partnered with Nancy Xu.

The Strictly special will feature as part of the BBC Children In Need 2019 appeal night on BBC One on November 15 (BBC/Guy Levy)

The stars will compete in a group number, choreographed by former Strictly professional Trent Whiddon, in a bid to be crowned champions.

Presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the Strictly special will feature as part of the BBC Children In Need 2019 appeal Night on BBC One on Friday November 15.

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