Strictly: It Takes Two presenter Fleur East graced The One Show tonight to chat about her electrifying new gig beyond the BBC dance programme.
On the BBC talk show this evening, Strictly Come Dancing sensation Fleur joined academic Professor Hannah Fry on the plush red sofa, where they engaged with hosts JB Gill and Alex Jones about their latest ventures.
Before diving into the exclusive scoop on Fleur's fresh career chapter, JB hinted: "Fleur will be announcing why she's about to take on the role of a lifetime, transforming into a rock and roll icon..."
Subsequently, Fleur revealed the big news, expressing: "I'm really excited to announce I'll be playing Tina in The Tina Turner Musical on The West End."
JB lauded her casting, saying: "No one's better suited." While Alex chimed in with enthusiasm: "That is amazing news. It's been going for seven years and this is your first time doing a West End show, isn't it? How much did you know about Tina before accepting the role?"
Fleur shared: "So obviously for me, as a performer, Tina Turner has always been in my top five and I've channelled Tina over the years.
"But I didn't know much about her story and the challenges she faced.
"When I first went to see the musical with my husband I was taken aback by her resilience, her strength, and what a woman she was.
"And for me, that's what I connected with the most and I thought, what an honour to play such an incredible woman."
