Will Mellor

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will Mellor has been confirmed as the first contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. McSween is a dancer and actress who is best known for the films De-Lovely and All Star Mr & Mrs. The Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star will hit the dancefloor for what will be the 20th series of the show. The BBC has revealed that the launch show for the 2022 series is due to be recorded on Wednesday September 7. Will Mellor is an English actor, model, and singer hailing from Bredbury, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester. Get your dancing shoes on – Strictly Come Dancing is back and Will Mellor has been confirmed as the first contestant for this year’s series.

The 20th series of the popular dance show is set to begin on September 7.

The launch of the new series is scheduled for September 7. Will Mellor and Kym Marsh have been announced as the first contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2022. The 20th series of the popular dance show is set to begin on September 7.

BBC Studios has announced the return of the multi-award-winning entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing, with the first contestant now revealed.

And I get to make the final again - now I know how Giovanni feels!” Motsi Mabuse said: “Last year’s series of Strictly was one of the highlights of my career, it has had such a real impact which has been incredible to witness. Everyone knows how much I absolutely love the show and I’m utterly delighted to be continuing as a regular judge. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Of the news she said: “I’ve considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. Of the show, Mellor said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year!

The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star will be putting on his dancing shoes.

And another said: "IT'S STARTING!!!!!!" I've got to create new memories." On BBC Breakfast this morning (4 August), the star revealed the dance contest is "totally out of my comfort zone". Another wrote: "It's that time of year again!! Strictly Come Dancing have revealed that Will Mellor will be joining the line-up for this year's series. Bring it on!"

The Two Pints star is the first celebrity to be announced for the upcoming series.

And when I got the phone call for this I just said ‘yes, I’m going to do it’. This is also my mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. And with just weeks to go until the launch episode is filmed, the first contestant of Strictly 2022 has been revealed.

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"This is also my mum's favourite show and she's had a really tough few years so I'm doing this is for her as well. My mindset changed and that's the reason why [I signed up for Strictly]." Bring it on!"

The actor, 46, starred as Gaz in cult Noughties sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, also landing roles in dramas Line Of Duty and Broadchurch. He ...

My mindset completely changed a while back and I just thought I’ve got to start doing things that frighten me a little bit and step out of your comfort zone, and that’s what life is about. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You know what it is like when you have got kids. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. “Also 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.

The singer, actress and TV presenter, 46, joins actor Will Mellor on the line-up, which is being unveiled across the next few days. Marsh found fame in the band ...

“I think I will be fine with it. Questioned over how she will react to being grilled by the judges, Marsh replied: “Listen, I was judged by Nasty Nigel (Nigel Lythgoe) on Pop Stars. Don’t forget that. Asked what style of dance she was most excited for, she said: “I am just very keen to learn. I will be fine. I will have to suck it up, I guess. Speaking via video call from holiday, she said: “I am really looking forward to it.

Will Mellor is the first celebrity contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

She currently looks after all things Entertainment for Goodto.com, Woman&Home, and My Imperfect Life. Before joining Future Publishing, Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism. She is fully NCTJ and NCE qualified and has 100wpm shorthand. "I know a lot of people have been going through it out there and it is hard, it's the toughest thing to lose someone like that. Selina is a Senior Entertainment Writer with more than 14 years of experience in newspapers and magazines. Will recently revealed his pride after son Jayden landed a modelling contract. This is also my Mum's favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. They have two children, son Jayden, 18, and daughter Renee, 14, and live in Cheshire.

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I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dancefloor in the world. I’m sure my friends and family will understand. I’m a really competitive person, but in this I’m not. Holding this in has been torture for me!" As well as taking on a long-standing role in Coronation Street, Marsh also appeared in BBC soap Doctors and also Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks: In the City. This means so much to me and my family." “I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress, it’s unreal!” She first came to public attention in 2000, when she auditioned for reality TV show Popstars. Marsh went on to be one of five singers who were chosen as winners of the show and formed pop band Hear’Say. He said: “This is a dream come true! She added: “I’m 60 at the end of this year and I think why not. Richie Anderson is a TV and radio personality and a regular fixture on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show, presenting the travel bulletins, and has also hosted a variety of programmes himself. The show, which sees professional dancers teach famous faces how to perform a variety of Latin and ballroom dances, is set to return to BBC One in September, and this year’s series will be the 19th.

The Coronation Street and Line of Duty actor has been confirmed as the first Strictly contestant for 2022.

“Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. ctor Will Mellor has been confirmed as the first Strictly Come Dancing contestant for 2022. The Coronation Street and Line of Duty actor has been confirmed as the first Strictly contestant for 2022

The news was announced on BBC Breakfast on Thursday.

Anderson, who presents travel bulletins on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, and is a regular host of The One Show, said: “This is a dream come true! It’s also a massive honour to be part of an all-male dance partnership, it’s so important we have that inclusion on such a huge show.” Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy policy and Terms of service apply. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice.

The pair will take part in the dancing competition when it returns to BBC One in September.

He also covers stories for The One Show. I've got to create new memories." Asked if he could dance well, he replied: "It depends what you call well. "Pray for me!" The actor said he was "honestly so chuffed to be taking part" in Strictly Come Dancing. "I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and I can't think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet," she said in a statement.

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Will Actor Will Mellor will be on Strictly Come Dancing (Photo: BBA/PA/PA).

Kym Marsh says: “I’ve considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. As well as his acting career, Will reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart with “When I Need You” in 1998. I’m so delighted that this year they have!

Line of Duty and Coronation Street star Will Mellor will be hoping to dance his way to the title this winter. Sign up to our ManchesterWorld Today newsletter.

He has been active in acting since 1990. Line of Duty is a gripping drama which has drawn in millions of viewers during its six series so far, and Will appeared in the third of these. Line of Duty and Coronation Street star Will Mellor will be hoping to dance his way to the title this winter.

The actor, 46, starred as Gaz in cult Noughties sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, also landing roles in dramas Line Of Duty and Broadchurch.

My mindset completely changed a while back and I just thought I’ve got to start doing things that frighten me a little bit and step out of your comfort zone, and that’s what life is about. You know what it is like when you have got kids. “Also 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. “They are OK. I am just going to do the best I can.” “And when I got the phone call for this I just said ‘yes, I’m going to do it’. He said: “The training side of it is one of the reasons why I’m doing it.

The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star was the first celeb to be confirmed for Strictly 2022 and he revealed why he finally said yes.

The star - who is currently a presenter on BBC One's Morning Life said on the news: "I’ve considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. "In 2020 through COVID and stuff. "She lost my Dad, her brother, her brother in law and her sister in a year," he explained.

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In April 2020, Will announced the sad loss of his dad. I tried calling her for about a year but she never got back to me. The I'm A Celebrity star then continued: "We just make time for each other. "This is also my mum's favourite show and she's had a really tough few years so I'm doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!" The 46-year-old said he was "so chuffed" to be taking part in the dancing competition, which will kick off in a few weeks.