Catherine Tyldesley

Soap star Catherine is used to getting into character, so surely she’ll have no problem transforming into a professional Latin and Ballroom dancer?

Born in Manchester, Catherine graduated from the Birmingham School of Acting in 2005 and picked up roles in BBC drama Lilies and ITV soap Emmerdale soon after. She then became a household name after joining Coronation Street in 2011, playing Eva Price up until her 2018 departure from the show.

She’s also starred in various soaps, sitcoms and dramas, including Holby City, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Sorted, Shameless, Trollied and 15 days. On top of all of that, Catherine’s a passionate songstress, releasing her debut album Rise in 2016.

So she can sing, she can act, but can she dance?

“I’ve got no dance experience and I’m very clumsy, so it’s going to be pretty interesting!” she said. “I can’t wait to learn a new skill and work with such talented professionals.”

We’re sure you’ll be a triple threat in no time, Catherine!