'EastEnders' star quitting show to take part in 'Strictly'

Charlie Brooks is quitting 'EastEnders' for six months to take part in 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2012 - 12:05

Charlie Brooks is quitting 'EastEnders' for six months to take part in 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

The actress - who won the Christmas special of the celebrity dancing show in December - will bow out of her role as Janine Malloy in the BBC One soap in August so she can concentrate on her aim to win the glitterball trophy.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Walford Person: Charlie Brooks Person: Janine Malloy Person: Charlie Person: Jill Halfpenny Person: Kara Tointon Person: Janine Event: Christmas Organisation: BBC One Organisation: BBC

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