BBC Strictly Come Dancing first celebrity announced as former Hollyoaks star Will Mellor

Helen Skelton has been announced as the final celebrity to join the line of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-Blue Peter presenter will get her dancing shoes on to learn the tango and ballroom dancing with other celebrities including comedian Ellie Taylor and actress Kym Marsh for the lineup of Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Helen, 39, was tipped to be dancing in this year's show, but the mother-of-three, says she only signed on the dotted line, to take part in the show, in the last few days.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking ‘what’s occurring?’ after BBC Three announced a beloved TV character would be strapping on their dancing shoes in the hopes of snatching the Glitterball trophy. A tweet posted on Friday said Nessa, portrayed by Ruth Jones, from Gavin and Stacey would be the latest star joining the cast.

Fleur East has been named as the early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The singer, who was runner-up on The X Factor back in 2014, has high odds to bag the glitterball trophy this year. Bookmakers Ladbrokes are offering odds of 7/2, but Fleur’s still got some fierce competition.TV presenter Helen Skelton and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford will be hot on her heels, according to the betting company – who have placed both their odds at 6/1.The exciting odds come after the BBC confirmed the 15 famous faces who will take to the dancefloor when the competition returns in September.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left scratching their heads on Friday, after BBC Three tweeted out that the latest contestant to join the show was a fictional character. The lineup for the 2022 series has been steadily revealed this week, with celebrities such as Matt Goss, Fleur East and Will Mellor taking part. But fans were baffled when the official BBC Three Twitter account announced that Nessa from Gavin & Stacey would be the last addition to the lineup.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing are divided over this year's line-up, with some left less than impressed by the celebrities and one person branding it "the worst line-up ever". The full line-up of 15 contestants have now been announced, and it includes Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East, as well as Eastenders actor James Bye and football manager Tony Adams.There has been some warring between fans on Twitter about the line-up, with some on the negative side, as one fan wrote: "No wow factor with this lot but thats par for the course and by week 3 everyone will be shouting for a b or c".

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have been left confused after the BBC appeared to announce that a "new contestant" was joining the show - Nessa from hit comedy show Gavin & Stacey. It all started when BBC Three posted: "'Oh! What's occurring?' Nessa is bringing Barry Island to the ballroom as the 20th celebrity contestant confirmed for #Strictly 2022." They even went as far as to mimic the promotional Strictly Come Dancing contestant announcement shots, superimposing an image of Nessa, with her black bob and gold chain, onto a blue disco background.

COUNTRYFILE host Helen Skelton looked the picture of summer in a sexy denim playsuit after her Strictly Come Dancing spot was revealed. The telly star, 39, was the final Strictly competitor to be confirmed by presenter Claudia Winkleman today.

STRICTLY Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman confirmed the last name of the 2022 line-up this morning. Countyfile's Helen Skelton is the 15th and final celebrity announced for the forthcoming series.

Bros star and future Strictly Come Dancing contestant Matt Goss has opened up about his emotions and feelings of “loneliness” as he hopes the iconic dancing show will help him to live a little more. The 53 year old star first shot to fame back in the 1980s alongside his twin brother Luke Goss, when the dynamic duo dominated the charts together in boyband Bros.

Strictly Come Dancing returns for another year. The 2022 series has been confirmed to launch on September 7 and will see a whole new host of celebrity contestants putting on their dancing shoes as they battle to take home the famous Strictly Glitterball.The show's bosses revealed the exciting news, saying: "Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is back!"The stunning 20th series returns, bringing glamour and show-stopping dancing back to Saturday nights on BBC One – and we're extremely excited to be able to welcome an audience back to the studio for this year's shows."Hosted by the very talented and glamorous Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show will once again come live from Elstree Film and Television Studios."As the 20th series approaches, fans have been guessing who the new contestants could be, and now they've finally all been revealed.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the final contestant to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The 39 year old mother of three will don her dancing shoes alongside the likes of Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East. The celebrities will have to put their best foots forward to impress the Strictly judges: Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series.

Helen Skelton has been confirmed as the final celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up. The Countryfile star, 39, is joining the likes of Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams, football legend Tony Adams and EastEnders actor James Bye as the celebrities prepare to take to the dancefloor.The news was announced on presenter Claudia Winkleman's BBC Radio 2 show, the ultimate celebration on Saturday (August 13).READ MORE: Helen Skelton wows fans in tiny bikini after Strictly Come Dancing speculationThe host, who will be returning to her post alongside Tess Daley for the upcoming series, revealed to her listeners that BBC bosses refuse to tell her who is in the line-up prior to the announcements because she has a habit of "leaking everything."Helen's involvement in the show has been heavily speculated recently and finally confirming the news, she said: "I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure." "‘My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started," the mum-of-three added.The announcement comes a few months after Helen announced her split from husband of nine years, Richie Myler back in April.According to The Sun, the opportunity to do Strictly is Helen's perfect way to "bounce back" following her highly public breakup.A source told the publication: “It’s the perfect way to bounce back.

ANGRY Strictly fans have all said the same thing about this year's line-up. Earlier today it was confirmed that EastEnders actor James Bye is the 15th and final celebrity taking part in Strictly 2022. Over the past week, the BBC have slowly released names of the famous faces taking to the dance floor, but now it is finally complete.

Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara has headed on holiday with a former co-star - and it's not her professional dancer husband Aljaz Skorjanec. She is enjoying a girls' getaway with former Strictly contestant Ashley Roberts. The Pussycat Dolls star and Strictly spin-off It Takes Two host are enjoying the sun, sea and sand in Mykonos.

The professionals of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have cosied up together, posing for a sweet snap as they start rehearsals for the 2022 series of the show, which is due to start in September. All 12 celebrities have now been announced for this year's series, and the line-up includes the likes of actor Will Mellor, former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, Loose Women's Kaye Adams, and singer Fleur East.

STRICTLY Come Dancing have signed up Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin for this year’s series. The wildlife expert is the 13th star to join the show - alongside Will Mellor, Kym Marsh and Tony Adams. DJ David Farrell announced the news on BBC Radio Scotland's The Afternoon Show.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have signed wildlife camera man and presenter Hamza Yassin to take part in this year's show. The star, who presents the BBC’s Animal Park and has also served as a guest presenter on Countryfile, is the thirteenth famous face confirmed the show's 20th series. Sharing his joy at landing a place on the show, Hamza said: "I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up. The former Arsenal and England captain, who was born in Romford, will be joined in the ballroom by the likes of singer Fleur East, Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams and actor Will Mellor. Tony first rose to fame when he signed for the Gunners back in 1980 and his 22-year career sees him widely regarded as one of the greats.

Strictly Come Dancing is heading back to our screens for its 2022 series. And once again a new batch of intrepid celebrities are set to take to the floor to give us their best dance moves, show off their best tango face and generally keep us glued to the screen of a Saturday night. This year’s line-up is looking as good as ever – but who has been confirmed for the series so far?Here’s who you’ll be watching on the dancefloor this autumn…Actor Will Mellor – best known for the likes of Two Pints Of Lager and A Packet Of Crisps as well as Coronation Street (in which he played Harvey Gaskell) – was revealed as the first contestant to be taking to the ballroom floor.

FLEUR East has revealed she’s signed up to Strictly Come Dancing 2022.  The former X Factor star, who is now a presenter on Hits Radio, announced today that she’ll be competing in the show when it returns this autumn.  Speaking on Hits radio this morning, Fleur, 34, said: "“I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. "I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.

Janet Street-Porter, 75, has said that Helen Skelton's anticipated appearance on Strictly Come Dancing after a marriage split makes her seem "too needy". The Countryfile presenter, 39, confirmed her breakup from husband Richie Myler after nine years of marriage earlier this year and, according to reports, Helen wants to use the glamorous opportunity to "bounce back".