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. ”