Coronation Street star Jane Danson has admitted that she would have problems if she took part in Strictly Come Dancing, as she really can’t dance.

The actress, who plays Leanne Battersby on the ITV soap told the Press Association:

“I’m a big sucker for the X Factor and things like that but as far as Strictly Come Dancing goes I really, really, really can’t dance.”

She added: “Being in this job does present us with opportunities to do things we might not have the opportunity to do before. Having said that you think ‘I am an actor and maybe I should stick with what I know.’ But then again, when it’s something you really want to do, why not?”

She added: “I think the public love it as well. They like the drama of watching people grow. I wouldn’t rule it out but I’m not champing it at the bit to do anymore.”

For any Hayley and Antony (or even Tupele) fans out there,you might want to get a copy of the Soapstar Superstar 2007 cd from this years Soapstar Superstar.

Tracks include

1. Fields of Gold – Gemma Atkinson ,Hollyoaks
2. Son of a Preacher Man – Hayley Tammadon ,Coronation St
3. Hot Stuff – Jane Danson ,Coronation St.
4. Get Here – Tupele Dorgu ,Coronation St.
5. Bad Day – Matthew Wolfenden, Emmerdale
6. It’s a Heartache – Elaine Lourdon, Eastenders
7. Rise – Verity Rushworth , Emmerdale
8. Tears in Heaven – Alan Fletcher, Neighbours
9. Mrs. Robinson – Ben Freeman , Emmerdale
10. When You Say Nothing At All – Antony Cotton , Coronation St.
11. Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Mark Furze, Home & Away
12. Moondance – Richard Fleeshman , Winner 2006
13. Whole Again – The Girls
14. Love Me For A Reason – The Boys

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Soapstar Superstar 2007

Richard Fleeshman was the viewers’ Soapstar Superstar for 2006 – but who will win the viewers’ vote and take the accolade in the new series of the hit event?

The newest series of Soapstar Superstar launches tomorrow night on ITV1.

Zoe Ball hosts the new series that will see some of the UK’s favourite soap stars take to the stage nightly and go head-to-head to become a singing superstar.

Facing the ultimate sing-off in 2007 is:

Gemma Atkinson (Lisa Hunter – Hollyoaks In The City)
Antony Cotton (Sean Tully – Coronation Street)
Jane Danson (Leanne Battersby – Coronation Street)
Tupele Dorgu (Kelly Crabtree – Coronation Street)
Alan Fletcher (Dr Karl Kennedy – Neighbours)
Leon Lopez (Scott Windsor – Emmerdale)
Mark Furze (Eric ‘Ric’ Dalby – Home & Away)
Elaine Lordan (Lynne Hobbs – EastEnders)
Verity Rushworth (Donna Windsor-Dingle – Emmerdale)
Hayley Tamaddon (Delilah Dingle – Emmerdale)
Matthew Wolfenden (David Metcalf – Emmerdale)

And the plot thickens as it will be the viewers who have the ultimate control; not only do they vote to save their favourite soapstar they also get to choose the songs they will be singing.

With commentary from our panel of expert judges and a rehearsal schedule that sees each artist learning their selected song in just
24 hours, the drama won’t be confined to the stage.

Jane Danson (Leanne Battersby, Coronation Street)

What’s your favourite music style?
I don’t really have a music style, I don’t suppose. I listen to anything, my album collection ranges from slushy ballads from Celine Dion right through to Snow Patrol, so I’ve got a real mixture of music. If I like a tune, I like a tune. But if I’m in the car, I like a bit of cheesy pop.

What’s your earliest singing memory?
Earliest singing memory was with my mum, singing to ‘I Know Him So Well’, by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson. We used to sing it to each other, how sad is that? And I was probably about seven.

Who would you compare yourself with musically?
Oh God, that’s tough. You don’t want to put yourself up there, but I am quite a big fan of the slushy ballads, so anyone who would do sort of a slow song. I don’t really know. I suppose I’m a big fan of Lucy Silvas and Tina Arena, that type of voice I quite like.

What can the audience expect?
I don’t know. I don’t know what I’m expecting myself yet. Hopefully, I’ll just kind of have fun with it and not get too upset if things go a bit pear-shaped, which I’m hoping they won’t. I’m just going to try and have fun with it and hope that they have fun with me.

What would Leanne say if she found out you were doing the show?
I think Leanne would probably be a bit jealous actually, because I think she’s probably a frustrated pop star herself. She was called a second-hand Britney Spears and a second-hand Spice Girl once, so I think she’d be quite envious. She’d probably want to get up there and do it herself. She’d probably batter me.

How will your friends and family react?
Obviously I’ve not really told many people. I’ve had to tell my mum and my sister because they’re looking after my little boy when my hubby’s not around. My mum was really pleased because she loves singing and always kind of encourages that in me. My sister was really pleased, so they’re just looking forward to coming and seeing the show and cheering me on.

Did you watch last year?
I did watch last year and I supported Richard and Andy, so it was nice to see Richard win.

It has been revealed that Zoe Ball will be the new host of this years series of Soapstar Superstar.

Zoe said: “As a huge soap fan – I have watched Coronation Street since I was a little girl and I watched it with my Nan – I was a huge fan of Soapstar Superstar last year.

“I nearly wet my pants when I was asked to host it this time. I can’t wait to get all the inside gossip at the show and see who’s the prima donna, who’s the saucy one, who’s the trouble- causer.

“Of course I won’t be showing any bias, although as I’ve already mentioned I am a huge Coronation Street fan!

“I am very excited about the show – the only thing you won’t catch me doing is singing – because I have the worst singing voice ever!�

Executive Producer Rachel Ashdown said: “This year we have some singers in the competition who have never sung on television before so there are sure to be some great surprises.

“You might think you know the soap stars from what you see in your favourite soaps but you will be blown away by just how talented this bunch is.

“This is the show were the viewers really are in control and ultimately they will pick their winner.

“I think the soap stars are really excited, but with the show going live on January 5th they better not be doing too much shouting at New Year’s Eve!

“There aren’t many shows as ambitious as this on television but we had a brilliant team who made it last year and have come back for more this time.â€?

Soapstar Superstar will be shown on ITV1, Friday 5th January 2007, 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM. For the full list of who is taking part click here