Will Mellor: Last News

Strictly Come Dancing is back and one of its new celebrity stars has had fans of the show talking about more than just his new dance partner. As actor Will Mellor, 46, best known for his role as Gaz Wilkinson in the hit show Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, sat down with Strictly host Claudia Winkleman, as he spoke about his new dance partner Nancy Xu. Viewers were zoning in on a little more than his dance partner, though, as his "snug" trousers had people taking to Twitter to comment.

She's had the experience and pressures of a TV competition before and now Molly Rainford is taking on a new challenge with Strictly Come Dancing. The 21-year-old is the youngest in this year's competition as the BBC One dance contest returns for its 20th series.

Fleur East is no stranger to big performances and putting on a show but how will she fare in the ballroom? Well, we'll soon be finding out as the singer and radio and TV star is among the 15 stars lined up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

Tony Adams MBE will be coming out of retirement but not to head back on the football pitch. The former football player and manager will be swapping his football boots for dancing shoes as one of the 15 celebrities signed up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

Strictly Come Dancing will soon be back on our screens, complete with a fresh line-up of stars ready to take on the ballroom. The BBC One show will reclaim its prime-time Saturday night slot for its twentieth series.

Not only is there a new set of celebrities taking to the ballroom this year, there are also four new professional dancers who will be putting on their expert dancing shoes when Strictly Come Dancing returns.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned to our TV screens as a host of new contestants have their eyes on the Glitterball trophy.

Hamza Yassin is swapping the great outdoors for the ballroom as one of the 15 celebrities who have signed up for the 2022 edition of Strictly Come Dancing. The wildlife cameraman and presenter was the thirteenth celebrity contestant confirmed for the BBC One dance contest's 20th series.

Helen Skelton is now the favourite to win Strictly and it appears Loose Women's Kaye Adams is currently least likely to take home the Glitterball Trophy at William Hill. However, this could all change when the 2022 series begins tonight, Friday 23 September. Postponed from last weekend in respect for Her Majesty the Queen, the launch show will air on BBC One at 7pm.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is just around the corner, with the highly anticipated first live show scheduled to air on Saturday 24 September. A fresh batch of celebrities are set to compete for the iconic Glitterball trophy on the hit BBC One show, with the likes of Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Helen Skelton, Matt Goss and James Bye all gearing up to show off their dancing skills.

Strictly. Will's knees sponsored by peas. I'm knackered," he said while catching his breath.

It's felt like a long time coming but the countdown to Christmas will officially begin tonight with the return of the all-sparkling Strictly Come Dancing. And the brand new group of celebrities have officially undergone their glitzy and glam makeovers ahead of the 2022 series.

Helen Skelton, 39, recently announced she had split from her husband of eight years, Richie Myler.The Countryfile star surprised many when she announced that she would be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing and admitted the real reason why she decided now was the right time to take part in the show.Helen was asked in an interview prior to her debut this weekend why now was the best time for her to take part in the show.She replied: "I just wanted to do something fun!"It was a good chance for my family to see me smiling and it's a fun adventure."This comes after Helen announced back in April that she had split from her husband of eight years.This came months after Helen had given birth to the former couple's third child and daughter, Elsie Kate.Helen married Richie in December 2013 and the pair have three children together.Until the announcement of the break-up, they appeared to the outside world to have the perfect marriage, with many expressions of their devotion on social media in recent weeks.Helen will battle it out for the Glitterball Trophy on Strictly this year alongside the likes of Kym Marsh, Will Mellor, Richie Anderson and Kaye Adams.As she began training Helen proved all was well behind the scenes as she told fans she understood why people raved about taking part.Helen wrote on Instagram: "Totally understand why people rave about being part of this show in the way they do…"Smiles and laughter are infectious. Very grateful to be part of the class of '22' still in awe this is technically work."For however long it lasts I have already made memories to last a lifetime.

Helen Skelton has overtaken Fleur East as the bookies' favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the shows launch tomorrow, Friday, September 23.

Strictly Come Dancing 's Will Mellor has admitted that his "knees are in shock" as he shared a video of himself resting with a bag of frozen peas after rehearsals. Taking to Instagram, the Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star, 46, said in the clip: "Just in rehearsal for Strictly, Will's knees sponsored by peas! I am knackered." Will captioned the video with: "In rehearsal for @bbcstrictly !! My knees are in shock!! #tooldforthis #strictlycomedancing #dancing #badknees #shattered." It comes as the actor admitted that his biggest fear would be leaving Strictly over his ongoing knee injury, saying: "I don't want to go out with injury, that would kill me!" Talking to OK! and press recently, Will said: "I don't want to get injured.

He went on, explaining that the tragic death of his father in 2020 put him in fear of taking on drastic new challenges. Speaking to Hello! he added: “Doing anything like this scared me. “I was worried if it would have a negative impact on my acting career, or anything like that, and then I lost my dad in 2020 and my mindset completely changed.” Will said the experience made him realise the need to “grab life” and say “yes to more things.” However, it’s not the first time the actor has been plagued by health worries during work.The star also did a small stint on Coronation Street, where he portrayed drug lord Harvey Gaskell. Will said he developed a head cold and chronic sinusitis while filming the dramatic scenes. The soap star feared the worst after experiencing pain between his head and eyes. Speaking to Ralf Little on their Two Pints with Will & Ralf podcast in October last year, he explained: "I've had it for ages now.

Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor has revealed he's doing the hit BBC One series for his mother after his "hero" father tragically passed away two years ago. The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star, 46, is just one of the celebrities making up this year's star-studded 2022 line-up. Speaking to press including OK! recently about joining the show, Will admitted that his family needs "positivity" after his dad Bill passed away following a short battle with cancer in 2020.

Strictly Come Dancing's Kym Marsh has declared "it's about time a grandma won" the hit BBC One series as Will Mellor joked that she is a GILF in a new joint interview. Former Coronation Street star Kym, 46, and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star Will, 46, are just two of the celebrities making up this year's star-studded 2022 line-up.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The Loose Women star also gave a small hint of who her professional dance partner will be as she asked fans who they thought will be dancing with her in the new series.In view of her 140,000 Instagram followers, Kaye shared a short clip of a man wearing patent, lace-up dance shoes moving his feet.While she did not disclose whose feet they were, Kaye added a text box at the bottom of the video asking her fans “Who is my partner?”Kaye is set to battle it out for the Glitterball Trophy amongst 14 other celebrities and their professional dance partners.The TV star will be joined by Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Fleur East, Richie Anderson, Matt Goss, Helen Skelton.Also included in the lineup are Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds, James Bye, Molly Rainford, Hamza Yassin, Ellie Taylor and Tony Adams MBE.Ahead of the new series coming out, judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57, said he believes Kaye may struggle with the energetic Latin routines.He told The Mirror: "I think she’ll do quite well at the ballroom stuff, but I’m worried about the Latin."The sex appeal and the hip action and rhythm, things like the cha-cha-cha might prove, a challenge, darling."It’s the selling yourself bare – the costumes are all quite skimpy with the Latin."Kaye took to Twitter last week to shrug off Craig’s comments as she admitted she was “worried” too.Kate penned: "@CraigRevHorwood‘s worried!!?? How does he think I feel?!"Her reaction came after she confessed she had been struggling to sleep ahead of the live performances.Kaye told her followers: "Struggled to sleep last night after the first day of @bbcstrictly strictly rehearsals."Tried to count sheep but couldn’t get past 5,6,7,8."Kaye also revealed she can't dance and was once

Strictly Come Dancing' star Will Mellor has revealed that he is doing the BBC competition for his mum after a "rough" few years.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kaye Adams will battle it out for the Glitterball trophy amongst 14 other celebrities including the likes of Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Fleur East. Ahead of the launch night, Craig Revel Horwood, 57, said he believes the 59-year-old may struggle with the energetic Latin routines.He told The Mirror: "I think she’ll do quite well at the ballroom stuff, but I’m worried about the Latin."The sex appeal and the hip action and rhythm, things like the cha-cha-cha might prove, a challenge, darling."It’s the selling yourself bare – the costumes are all quite skimpy with the Latin."Taking to Twitter this afternoon, the Loose Women star laughed off his comments. Piers Morgan delivers dig to Meghan Markle as kids gain royal titlesShe wrote: "@CraigRevHorwood‘s worried!!?? How does he think I feel?!"Her response comes after she admitted she had been struggling to sleep ahead of the live shows.Kaye told fans: "Struggled to sleep last night after the first day of @bbcstrictly strictly rehearsals."Tried to count sheep but couldn’t get past 5,6,7,8."The journalist has also claimed she can't dance and was once taken out of a class when she was younger after being called "kipper feet".She told OK! Magazine: "I’ve always been the person sitting at the side of the dance floor nursing my drink.“Looking at other people dancing and thinking it looks wonderful to be able to let go like that and enjoy music.