It takes two to tango! Carley Stenson 'set to follow in fiancé Danny Mac's footsteps by taking part in Strictly Come Dancing next year' 

By Kate Thomas for MailOnline

Published: 13:05 EST, 14 December 2016 | Updated: 13:41 EST, 14 December 2016

He's the hot favourite to win the Glitterball Trophy this weekend thanks to his flawless dance moves.

And Danny Mac's fiancée Carley Stenson is now allegedly being lined up to take part in Strictly Come Dancing next year.

The former Hollyoaks actress -  known for playing blonde bombshell Stephanie Cunningham in the soap - has spent the past three months supporting Danny, but it seems she may finally get her chance to shine as bosses want her for the next series.

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Following in his footsteps: Danny Mac's fiancée Carley Stenson is allegedly being lined up to take part in Strictly Come Dancing next year

A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Both parties have arranged to speak in the new year about making her desire to follow Danny's sensational footsteps in this year's series.'

And it seems the 34-year-old star will have no trouble settling in to the dance family next year as she's already struck up a close bond with many of the professionals - including Danny's current training and show partner Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Lepur.

An insider explained: 'The two couples have been enjoying regular nights out together.'

Close bond: Carley has struck up a close bond with many of the professionals - including Danny's current training and show partner Oti Mabuse (pictured) and her husband Marius Lepur

Happy couple: The actor, who has starred as Mark 'Dodger' Savage on Channel 4's Hollyoaks since 2011, have been together for five years

Carley was no doubt worried about Danny taking part in the competition when he was approached earlier this year as her ex-boyfriend Ricky Whittle dumped her after he reportedly grew close to his dance partner Natalie Lowe when he appeared on the show in 2009.

The star is alleged to have finally put the insecurities behind her and now feels like a real part of the Strictly 'family'.

Carley will no doubt be sitting at the front this weekend when Danny goes head-to-head with Ore Oduba and Louise Redknapp in the final.

Rock solid: Carley was no doubt worried about Danny taking part in the competition when he was approached earlier this year as her ex-boyfriend Ricky Whittle dumped her after he reportedly grew close to his dance partner Natalie Lowe on the show in 2009

Finish line in sight: Carley will no doubt be sitting at the front this weekend when Danny goes head-to-head with Ore Oduba and Louise Redknapp in the final

Heartthrob Danny has insisted the infamous Strictly curse (which has seen many a celebrity split from their partners during or shortly after competing) isn't even an issue between him and Carley.

The star, who is due to tie the knot next summer, told OK! magazine: ‘It’s not even an issue. Carley and I are stronger than we’ve ever been.'

Danny and Oti's sizzling chemistry on the dance floor has seen them at the top of the leaderboard this series, with the actor revealing their success is all down to Oti's strict training methods.

Oti’s teaching methods really resonate with me, but she’s hard and strict,' he says, adding: ‘She commands the best, but I want her to.'

The actor, who has starred as Mark 'Dodger' Savage on Channel 4's Hollyoaks since 2011, have been together for five years.

Tough teacher: Oti’s teaching methods really resonate with me, but she’s hard and strict,' he said, adding, ‘She commands the best, but I want her to'

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