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Gavin & Stacey Star Melanie Walters Confirmed For Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Melanie is best known to fans of the Bafta-winning BBC sitcom for her portrayal of Gwen West, the doting mum of Joanna Page’s Stacey.
Following the news of her casting, she explained that because she has been appearing “in pantomime for the last 15 years”, her “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,” she enthused. “I just hope I don’t follow Cinderella and leave one on the Ballroom stairs.”
Melanie added: “I cannot wait to take part in this absolutely iconic show, it’s so exciting. See you in September!”
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