The soap star, who spent 13 years playing Michelle Connor in ITV's Corrie, added in a statement: "I've considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. Marsh was also joined on screen by her parents Dave and Pauline, who she was on holiday with, with her mother saying she was a long-standing fan of the show. She said her husband, army major Scott Ratcliff, was "extremely excited" about her being about to teach him how to dance properly so they can dance together at mess balls. Watching it, I have done dancing before when I was a little girl and in Hear’Say but it was a very different style of dance." The former Hear'Say singer and Coronation Street actress has said her previous experience in dance would be unlikely to help her on the show.ĭuring an appearance on BBC Breakfast as she was announced as the second contestant for the 20th series, the 46-year-old was asked what style of dance she was most excited for, she said: "I am just very keen to learn. Bring it on!" Kym MarshĪfter years of consideration Kym Marsh will finally be taking to the ballroom. 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. Will also said in a statement: "I'm honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! 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. "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." He added: "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…" And when I got the phone call for this I just said: ‘Yes, I’m going to do it.’ 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. He said: “The training side of it is one of the reasons why I’m doing it. The 46-year-old said Strictly is his mother Shirley's favourite show and that following the death of his father in 2020 from cancer he wanted to create new memories. The actor is known for starring as Gaz in cult Noughties sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps as well as for his roles in Hollyoaks and more recently Coronation Street where he play Weatherfield baddie Harvey Gaskell. Will Mellor was the first famous faces to be announced for Strictly 2022. The list will be updated as each contestant is announced: Will Mellor Here are the celebrities who will be donning their dancing shoes this autumn in the hopes of winning the Strictly Glitterball trophy. And what every Strictly fan has been waiting for, the line-up is slowly being revealed. While there's no exact return date yet, what we do know is the launch show is being recorded on Wednesday September 7. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon reveals stunning bridesmaids for first time with gushing message Meanwhile, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back to host the show and keep the Strictly ship running as smoothly as possible on a Saturday night.Īnd the show wouldn't be complete without the judges as Anton Du Beke will once again take his place on the panel alongside Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas. The dancing and sparkly juggernaut will return with a bunch of new famous faces ready to learn the difference between the cha-cha-cha and the Charleston. The BBC One dance contest is set to return to our screens in a matter of weeks with the launch show being filmed during the first week of September. The Strictly Come Dancing line-up is finally here and it won't be long until we have ' da dada da da da daaaa' ringing in our ears every weekend.
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