Emma Barton

As possibly one of the biggest 'Strictly' fans on the planet, I still can't believe this is happening. I'm very much a dance around your handbag kinda girl, but now I've been given this wonderful opportunity to learn all the different styles of dancing from the very best in the business.

I'm a great listener, I'm willing to learn and a hard worker.

I'm not shy of working hard.

I'd love to do something totally different on TV like a period drama, but if I did go back to soap acting, then it would have to be with 'EastEnders.' I just couldn't go anywhere else.

I'd love the chance to learn ballroom dances, but it's scary to be in the spotlight.

You've got to laugh at life, you can't take it all too seriously.

You can see as a viewer how emotional 'Strictly' can be. But I'm going to laugh a lot too. I'm going to make it all about the fun.

I learned from the best people in soap because it's so fast and involves multiple camera work. You don't get any rehearsal time - you just learn your script and then you're off and running.