Strictly's Will Mellor admits health issue that could force him off show ‘Want to make it'

Hollyoaks, and Corrie fans will see him as Harvey Gaskell.But it seems soap star Will Mellor was a private dancer for Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood, or at least if his saucy jokes are anything to go by.It would give Will, 46, the upper-hand over his fellow Strictly contestants this year, because he teased he spent years shaking his hips for scary judge Craig as a way to earn some cash.READ MORE:Will Mellor takes unusual anniversary trip with wife Michelle before starting StrictlyHe made the steamy 'admission' during an exclusive roundtable chat with Daily Star and other press.When told Craig had picked him as 'one to watch', he asked: "Who said that, Craig?"Will's Corrie co-star Kym then teased him: "Oh yeah, when has Craig seen you dancing?"Will then sent a flirtacious message to the judge as he quipped: "I was Craig's private dancer for many years. I was Craig's dancer for money, many years ago."But he humbly added: "I don't know where he gets that from, I was looking around yesterday and I couldn't stop smiling.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon they know which celebrity will be booted off the show first, despite the ballroom contest only starting last night (September 24). After seeing her dancing during the launch show, viewers are convinced that Loose Women star Kaye Adams, 59, who is paired with pro Kai Widdrington, will be the first to go home.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Will Mellor was the surprise champ on the show's launch this evening. And his mesmerising performance with partner Nancy Xu was so impressive he bagged a score of 34 - catapulting him to joint top of the leaderboard.When discussing his dancefloor success afterwards with Claudia, Will was overcome with emotion as he dedicated it to his late father, Bill. READ NEXT: Strictly's Kaye Adams cries for help mid-dance as fans baffled by 'alter-ego' Will’s dad died in April 2020, just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer and the Corrie actor has previously said he was doing Strictly in honour of Bill.Will also heaped praise on Nancy for her teaching skills and gave a shout-out to his mum who was apparently “watching behind a cushion”.His proud wife Michelle and two teenage children were also in the audience cheering on the Two Pints of Lager legend.Will, 48, and Nancy danced a jive to Ricky Martin’s Livin’ The Vida Loca which left the judges “speechless” and even resulted in a standing ovation from head judge Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse.Speaking ahead of his Strictly debut, Will said: “I lost my dad in 2020 and I just thought from then I’ve just got to grab life and I’ve got to do things and I’ve got to create new memories and my mindset changed, and that’s sort of one of the reasons why.“It’s my mum’s favourite show so she’s had it really tough over the last few years so I thought we’ll do this.” Will is a well-known soap face and has been in not only Coronation Street but Hollyoaks and Casualty.

Hollyoaks actor Will Mellor and dancer Nancy Xu gave an electric performance as they jived to Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin on the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2022. The Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star, 46, impressed judges Motsi Mabuse, 41, and Shirley Ballas, 62, so much that they gave him a standing ovation and a score of 34, leaving dancer Nancy, 31, in tears.

Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor wowed viewers of the show for many reasons on his dance debut - especially his revealing joggers.The Former Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star was preparing for his routine alongside professional dance partner Nancy when his introductory VT caught the eye of viewers thanks to a saucy slo-mo clip.Dressed in a pair of dark grey tracksuit bottoms Will showed off more than he bargained for as he put some impressive hip movements on display in the training room.The hunky dad-of-two showed the outline of his 'package' as he thrusted impressively for the camera.Adoring fans then took to Twitter to comment on his physical prowess in the dance studio as they gushed over the Hollyoaks star.One wrote: "Will Mellor wearing those joggers and they put the clip on slow mo... wow"A second added: "Will Mellor just made my day in those grey joggers.

Radio DJ Tyler West has recently swapped his headphones for his dancing shoes as he hopes to impress the judges on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing alongside fellow contestants such as Kaye Adams, Ellie Taylor and Will Mellor. And while the Kiss FM star may be more comfortable in the radio station than in the ballroom, the 26 year old is most at ease when he’s relaxing in his stunning London home.

On the pitch, former footballer Tony Adams may know how to impress crowds with his footwork, but showing off his moves on the Strictly Come Dancing floor is a whole different ball game for the sporting legend. As the eleventh contestant to be announced for this year’s series, 55 year old Tony is joining fellow celebrities including Will Mellor, Kym Marsh and Kaye Adams on the dancefloor. And while sports fans may be more than familiar with Tony given his success in the world of football, some viewers may be wanting to learn more about the star as he makes his Strictly debut.

Strictly Come Dancing dancer Graziano Di Prima had fans in awe when he referred to Coronation Street star Kym Marsh's parents as his "second family". The professional dancer, 28, said he had "the best day ever" when he met the 46 year old's parents as he went round for tea. "I had the best day ever.

Strictly Come Dancing's James Bye has revealed his delight that he has been partnered up with Amy Dowden for his time on the show.The EastEnders actor, 38, has admitted that Amy is one of his favourite professionals and that he was "blown away" at the reveal. James told OK! and other press: "I was really shocked they gave me Amy, I view Amy, for me, watching the show...

Strictly Come Dancing is making its dazzling return to our TV screens this weekend and we're all ready for the cosy nights in to watch this year's stars compete for the infamous Glitterball trophy, previously won by the likes of Rose Ayling-Ellis and Bill Bailey. From soap stars Kym Marsh and Will Mellor, to football legend Tony Adams and BGT sensation Molly Rainford, the 2022 cast are already very successful in their careers. But who takes the crown on this year's Rich List? Financial expert Alex Clarke gives the lowdown on the fortunes of our new Strictly favourites, who will soon be making history on the dancefloor.

Week one of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is upon us, with this year's contestants set to take to the dance floor for the very first live show this evening. The show airs tonight, Saturday 24 September, following Friday's launch show where it was revealed which celebrity has been paired with which professional dancer.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to begin on Friday 23 September, with a new host of celebrities preparing to take to the dance floor. The launch show will reveal who is partnered with who, and the following evening (24 September) the first live show will air.

Strictly Come Dancing is finally underway, with last night’s show unveiling who would be dancing with who - including the announcement of two same-sex couples in a show first. One said couple was TV star Helen Skelton, who has been partnered up with show favourite Gorka Marquez - a fast fan favourite duo.

Jeremy Kyle is set to make his TV comeback with a brand new live TV show, starting Monday 10 October. In a statement published by The Sun, the 63 year old said: “'I'm so excited to be going back to live television from October 10th. “Sitting in for Piers over the summer has given me a taste for what the new show will be.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to kick off in a matter of days, with the launch show now airing on Friday 23 September. During the first show, which was filmed on 7 September, fans will finally find out which celebrity has been paired with which professional dancer and then the following evening (24 September) the first live show of the series will air.

With Strictly Come Dancing back on our screens, a whole new host of celebrities are getting to put their dance moves to the test in a bid to get their hands on the famous Glitterball Trophy. While viewers at home may be being introduced to a brand new Strictly cohort, which is full of celebs from the world of acting and sport, it’s not just the contestants who will be saying hello to the BBC ballroom. In fact, this year the show has the biggest professional line-up in its history, with 20 pros taking to our screens.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is set to begin on Friday 23 September, with the first live show taking place the following evening (24 September). A fresh batch of celebrities are preparing to compete for the iconic Glitterball trophy, with the likes of Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Matt Goss and Helen Skelton all getting ready to take to the dance floor.

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.