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Strictly Come Dancing star hints at major career change and 'dream role'

Strictly Come Dancing star hints at major career change and 'dream role'

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Strictly Come Dancing star hints at major career change and 'dream role'
Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East has opened up about her career journey and revealed the one regret she has as she eyes up a potential major career change.
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Fleur East has hinted at an exciting potential career shift.
The 37-year-old, who first gained recognition on The X Factor as a vocalist, reached the final of the BBC dancing show's 2022 series.

Following her Strictly success, she went on to present the programme's BBC Two companion show, It Takes Two, during weekdays.

Alongside her television achievements, Fleur has been presenting The Hits Radio Breakfast Show since 2019.
The performer recently secured the starring role of Tina Turner in the acclaimed West End production, with performances commencing in June, reports the Express.
In an exclusive chat with Express Online, she reflected on her remarkable journey so far and revealed her aspirational future project.
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Fleur East on Strictly: It Takes Two with Janette Manrara
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She said: "I feel like in terms of career, I feel like I've got a bit of the acting bug now. I feel maybe to do more like TV or film, I'd love to do a film. I'd love to play like a powerful woman, like a superhero, or something like that. I'd love to do that."
When asked what guidance she would offer her younger self, Fleur responded: "One regret I would say I have is that I was so nervous and so worried about what people would think of me.

Fleur East has recently taken on the iconic role of Tina Turner in the hit musical
(Image: Getty )
"I was so scared of rejection for many years that I didn't step out and do the things that I wanted to do.
"I wasn't brave enough for many years. And then the moment that I found the courage, I stepped into what I feel like I was always meant to do, and I loved every second of it."

Fleur East opened up about her time on Strictly, pinpointing the salsa as her most daunting challenge.
Fleur East made it as a finalist on Strictly in 2022
(Image: BBC )
The 37-year-old confessed the salsa was full of lifts, which she was fearful of.

She added: "So as well as doing the techniques, I knew that pretty much every 10 seconds or so into the routine, I was going to be flung up into the air.
"There was like a fear on top of actually knowing the steps. It was probably one of my scariest weeks, I think."
Fans of Fleur can catch her live at Ben & Jerry's Sundaes in the Park Festival, where she'll be headlining on Saturday, 26th July at Chiswick House & Gardens in London.
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Strictly Come Dancing is set to return later this year.
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