Sarah Jayne Dunn'S Bold Bid For 'Strictly Come Dancing' Starlight

Sarah Jayne Dunn's Dancing Ambitions

Sarah Jayne Dunn, the actress beloved by many for her role as Mandy Richardson on the iconic soap Hollyoaks, is on a mission. After an unexpected exit from the show in 2021, Dunn has set her sights on a new goal – the glittering dance floor of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. At 44, she's not letting anything stand in her way, launching a social media campaign to make her ballroom dreams a reality.

Manifesting the Dream

In a candid Instagram video, Sarah shared her aspirations with her followers. "I have had an idea, and it is either brilliant – or completely delusional," she mused. "I'm not sure which one, but I'm gonna go with it. So I'm always encouraging you guys to try new things and push yourself out of your comfort zone and do things that scare you. So this is me doing that. I am manifesting Strictly 2026."

"There's a little girl inside of me, little Sarah, who will not be happy until she has been on 'Strictly Come Dancing' so I'm putting it out there and I'm manifesting hard."

Sarah has committed to trying something new each week to move "one step closer" to her goal, with plans to take ballroom classes and involve her husband Jon in her journey.

From Soap Star to Ballroom Hopeful

Dunn's departure from Hollyoaks came after her decision to join OnlyFans, a move that led to her being axed from the show. Yet, she remains undeterred, drawing inspiration from fellow Hollyoaks alumni like Gemma Atkinson and Chelsee Healey, who have previously graced the 'Strictly' stage.

If successful, Sarah Jayne Dunn would join a prestigious line-up of Hollyoaks stars who have danced their way into the hearts of 'Strictly' viewers. As she puts herself out there, her fans and followers eagerly watch her journey unfold, offering support and ideas to help her achieve her dream.