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Last Updated: Thursday August 28 2008 12:01 GMT

New Strictly line-up is revealed

The new contestants

The line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing includes THREE former EastEnders' stars.

Jessie Wallace, who played Kat Slater, Phil Daniels, who was Kevin Wicks, and Gillian Taylforth, who left years ago, will all compete for the trophy.

Singers Rachel Stevens and Heather Small are also taking part, with Olympic swimmer Mark Foster and rugby player Austin Healy.

The series is back on 20 September with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly hosting.

The popular show was won last year by singer Alesha Dixon.

Rachel Stevens used to be in huge pop group S Club 7, who had hits with songs like Reach and Don't Stop Movin'.

Also among the 16 contestants are One Show TV host Christine Bleakely, GMTV presenter Andrew Castle, actress Cheri Lunghi, actor Don Warrington and model Jodie Kidd.

Chef Gary Rhodes, TV presenter Lisa Snowden, Holby City actor Tom Chambers and journalist John Sergeant will also do battle in the dance competition.