Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters ‘completely thrilled’ to be joining Strictly
Gavin Stacey star Melanie Walters is the final name announced for the celebrity cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Melanie gushed: 'Performing in Pantomime for…
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Gavin Stacey star Melanie Walters is the final name announced for the celebrity cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Melanie gushed: 'Performing in Pantomime for the last 15 years, my Strictly 'fix' has always been watching in a dressing room rather than my front room.' 'This year I am completely thrilled and happy to swap my fairy wand for sequinned dance shoes.' 'I just hope I don't follow Cinderella and leave one on the Ballroom stairs. Walters completes this year’s celebrity line-up alongside Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey , Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker, and John Nellis. Most recently, viewers have seen Melanie in two series of the BBC's hit Death Valley.
Furthermore, The cast for the upcoming 2026 series is complete, but disappointed fans of the BBC 's flagship show have criticised the 'weak' line-up, with fans claiming there aren't enough 'household names'. The Welsh actress, 64, was the final name announced for the 2026 series, which will start in September. See you in September!” Strictly 2026 will also star hair stylist Chris Appleton, Love Island contestant Cach Mercer, TV presenter Will Best and House of the Dragon actor Bethany Antonia.
In addition, Strictly is undergoing some huge changes ahead of its 2026 run, with three new hosts replacing outgoing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Now an insider has revealed the broadcaster has a casting strategy as part of its major overhaul of the show, which has been running for 22 years. Strictly Come Dancing will return to screens on BBC One and iPlayer in September.
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Gavin Stacey star Melanie Walters is the final name announced for the celebrity cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Melanie gushed: 'Performing in Pantomime for the last 15 years, my Strictly 'fix' has always been watching in a dressing room rather than my front room.' 'This year I am completely thrilled and happy to swap my fairy wand for sequinned dance shoes.' 'I just hope I don't follow Cinderella and leave one on the Ballroom stairs.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesWalters completes this year’s celebrity line-up alongside Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey , Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker, and John Nellis.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesMost recently, viewers have seen Melanie in two series of the BBC's hit Death Valley.
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The cast for the upcoming 2026 series is complete, but disappointed fans of the BBC 's flagship show have criticised the 'weak' line-up, with fans claiming there aren't enough 'household names'.
according to Daily MailThe Welsh actress, 64, was the final name announced for the 2026 series, which will start in September.
according to Evening StandardSee you in September!” Strictly 2026 will also star hair stylist Chris Appleton, Love Island contestant Cach Mercer, TV presenter Will Best and House of the Dragon actor Bethany Antonia.
according to The IndependentStrictly is undergoing some huge changes ahead of its 2026 run, with three new hosts replacing outgoing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
according to The IndependentNow an insider has revealed the broadcaster has a casting strategy as part of its major overhaul of the show, which has been running for 22 years.
according to Daily MailStrictly Come Dancing will return to screens on BBC One and iPlayer in September.
according to Evening Standard
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Most recently, viewers have seen Melanie in two series of the BBC's hit Death Valley.
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