STRICTLY Come Dancing star Nina Wadia has credited role play with keeping her marriage alive for 23 years.

The former EastEnders actress has been married to Canadian composer Raiomond Mirza since 1998 and revealed they use accents in the bedroom to spice up their sex life.

Speaking on BBC's Brown Girls Do It Too podcast, the TV star, 52, said having a good sex life is "hugely important… if you want your marriage to last long.

"I can’t imagine still being with my husband if we’d run out of steam. Role play has come in very handy."

Nina, who shares children Tia, 17, and Aidan, 14, with Mirza added: "For me it’s accents. He’s c**p at doing them, it’s just the fact he makes the effort.

"You have to be brave. It’s easier than you think because you’re not being yourself. I have the best sex toy in the world – it’s called my husband."

Aside from getting candid about her marriage, the Zainab Masood actress was announced by Christine Lampard during Thursday's Lorraine as one of the 15 stars looking to lift the glitterball on this year's Strictly.

Nina danced from behind the screen in a gorgeous pink floral dress and told Christine: "I'm so scared."

The EastEnders star added: "I like dancing like no one is watching, so we just have to blindfold the judges and I can win.

"I think I should do this before I'm too old and can't walk anymore. I think this is the last year I am wearing heels.

"I think a lot of has happened in the last year and it's time to grab life by the balls and do it."

The announcement came soon after Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly was also revealed, with the teen taking part one year after a broken arm ruled her out of the 2020 series.

They have also confirmed The Crown actor Greg Wise, who admitted his wife is "stupidly excited" to watch him.

The trio join the likes of Dan Walker, Katie McGlynn, Tom Fletcher, and Bake Off star John Whaite – who will make show history by partnering up with a man.

Fellow EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis has also since been signed up along with Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty.

COVID CHAOS

The latest celeb name comes after The Sun revealed that the BBC hit has been thrown into chaos after being hit by a Covid crisis – just days into the new series.

Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova tested positive for the virus in the first week of filming preparations – meaning many of the cast and crew must isolate for 10 days.

Despite the majority of pros and celebs being double jabbed, there are now fears of further cases.

A source told us: “This isn’t exactly the dream start. Obviously BBC bosses are panicking.

“They are taking every caution to be Covid secure, and keep everyone safe, but can’t control everything. Nadiya tested positive during one of the first meet-ups, during the studio rig.

“Thankfully none of the celebs have started training yet, but it still means anyone who came into contact with her has been told they must isolate."

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