Gavin and Stacey star completes Strictly 2026 line-up
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. 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'. Strictly is undergoing some huge changes ahead of its 2026 run, with three new hosts replacing outgoing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Furthermore, 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. With just over a month until the new series begins, it’s been confirmed that Melanie Walters, best known as Gwen in the BBC sitcom, will be gracing the dance floor.
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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.
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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 MailStrictly 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 MailWith just over a month until the new series begins, it’s been confirmed that Melanie Walters, best known as Gwen in the BBC sitcom, will be gracing the dance floor.
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