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Georgia May Foote can't contain her excitement as she leaves BBC studios after being unveiled as fourth contestant on Strictly Come Dancing

Published: 04:03 EST, 13 August 2015 | Updated: 05:27 EST, 13 August 2015

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She left Coronation Street earlier this year with hopes to pursue a career in Hollywood.

But right now, Georgia May Foote has decided to focus on something else as she is the fourth celebrity contestant to be confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The 24-year-old, who is known for playing mother-of-one Katy Armstrong on the ITV soap, confirmed the news during a live appearance on BBC Breakfast on Thursday morning.

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Hot-footing it from the Corrie cobbles: Georgia May Foote is the fourth celebrity contestant to be confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing

‘I am so excited to be part of Strictly 2015,’ she confessed. ‘It is something I have always wanted to take part in and now I just can’t wait to get started!

‘I love dancing and I love a challenge so this is the perfect experience for me.’

Talking to the breakfast shows presenters about what looking forward to, she said: ‘I’m looking forward to learning dancing, learning different styles, the dresses.

Latest 'Strictly' recruit Georgia May Foote all smiles at BBC

'I LOVE a challenge': The 24-year-old confirmed the news during a live appearance on BBC Breakfast on Thursday morning

Beaming: She was seen leaving the BBC studios in Manchester on Thursday morning, smiling widely as she posed for pictures

Leggy lady: Dressed in a stylish black number with a plunging neckline, the pretty brunette looked nothing short of glamorous in her style choice

Previous role: She is known for playing mother-of-one Katy Armstrong on ITV soap Coronation Street

‘But none of us know yet who we’re partnered with. I haven’t got any preferences, I just want someone who will push me’

Dressed in a stylish black number with a plunging neckline, the pretty brunette was seen leaving the BBC studios in Manchester, smiling widely as she posed for pictures.

Manchester-born Georgia, who has appeared on British television since 2004, previously starred in a number of well-known TV shows such as Life on Mars, Doctors, Casualty, Heartbeat, Emmerdale and This Is England 86.

She joins the likes of EastEnders star Kellie Bright, celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and broadcaster Jeremy Vine, who were confirmed as contestants earlier in the week.

Georgia May Foote leaves BBC studios after 'Strictly' reveal

Manchester-born Georgia, who left Corrie earlier this year, previously starred in a number of well-known TV shows such as Life on Mars, Doctors, Casualty, Heartbeat, Emmerdale and This Is England 86

Fancy that: Georgia follows in the footsteps of former Corrie star Natalie Gumede, who was a runner-up on the eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 and Jimi Mistry, competed in the eighth series and went on to marry his partner Flavia Cacace

‘So the secret is out': Following her appearance on BBC Breakfast, an excited Georgia took to her social media sites to gush about her latest venture

Following her appearance on BBC Breakfast, an excited Georgia took to her social media sites to gush about her latest venture.

‘So the secret is out,' she tweeted. 'So excited to be part of @bbcstrictly 2015! Eeeek! Thanks for all your messages!’

Georgia follows in the footsteps of former Corrie star Natalie Gumede, who was a runner-up on the eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 and Jimi Mistry, competed in the eighth series and went on to marry his partner Flavia Cacace.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One for its 13th series in September 2015

Georgia May Foote revealed as latest 'Strictly' celebrity

Rivals: The actress will compete against Jeremy Vine, who was the first contestant announced earlier this week

New addition: Ainsley Harriott was announced as a contestant live on BBC's The One Show on Tuesday, where he revealed he loves to 'glide around the kitchen'