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Coronation Street fans have shared their concern after discovering Will Mellor will be returning to Coronation Street amid his stint on Strictly Come Dancing. The actor is currently wowing viewers with his moves on the hit BBC One dance show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor tragically lost his beloved dad in 2020, but he has found a way to hold him close when he’s out on the dancefloor.The former Hollyoaks actor wears a meaningful accessory that once belonged to his father every time he steps out in his sequins. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Will said: “I wear his ring every day for every performance. I always have a little moment with it before I go on and dance.

Fans were left 'outraged' when they discovered the latest elimination result on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the results show airing on BBC One. The remaining 14 couples took to the ballroom on Saturday night (October 8) for the first themed episode of the series and it was all about the lights, camera and action.

It wouldn’t be Strictly Come Dancing without the show’s iconic movie week, and week 3 of the contest did not disappoint as the remaining couples took to the floor to perform a selection of Hollywood inspired dances. From a Lion King inspired Samba, right through to an emotional Cha Cha Cha inspired by Flashdance, there was plenty of colour, energy and emotion in each of Saturday’s performances. However it was Will Mellor ’s performance with partner Nancy Xu that got many fans talking, as the toe tapping duo performed a highly sensual American Smooth to Dirty Dancing track Cry to Me.

Will Mellor had Strictly fans 'confused' as they watched him channel Patrick Swayze in the raunchy film Dirty Dancing on Saturday night's show. Will, who had Corrie fans gripped as drug dealer Harvey Gaskell in the ITV soap, caused Strictly Come Dancing viewers to go all hot under the collar as he and professional dance partner Nancy Xu performed the American Smooth to Cry To Me from the 1987 movie.

Strictly Come Dancing had a stellar week two and as week three kicked off, the social media account for the BBC series shared a very in depth behind the scenes look.The official Strictly Twitter account shared footage of exactly what the contestants and their professional partners say to each other when their microphones are turned off during their routines. Along with a video montage of some of last week’s best moments on the dancefloor they wrote: “Hidden mic time! Listen to the secret sounds of #Strictly Week Two!” It’s fair to say that Katya Jones got fully into character as she and her partner, football legend Tony Adams, could be heard chatting away as they performed their Charleston set in a pie n mash shop.

Strictly. Here's our roundup on the top stories from the show, including the celebrities' struggles and the real reason Fleur East was crying. READ MORE: Strictly's Katya Jones given incredibly sweet message at Boots as she says 'people are so kind'Strictly has eliminated its first celebrity as week two saw Kaye Adams and dancing partner Kai Widdrington leave the dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing is well and truly underway, with our favourite celebrities taking to the dancefloor to deliver sizzling routines in glitzy costumes - but which couples have the best compatibility? From Ellie Simmonds to Will Mellor, a brilliant line-up of stars sashayed onto the dance floor in a bid to impress the judges and viewers at home. Kaye Adams was the first celebrity eliminated from the dance floor on Saturday night, along with her professional partner Kai Widdrington.

Stacey Dooley shouted her pride for her man Kevin Clifton as she watched him perform on stage in his new show. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer is continuing to flourish in his musical theatre career with a role in the new musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.

Stacey Dooley was pictured reuniting with her Strictly Come Dancing pals at the Strictly Ballroom afterparty in Bromley on Tuesday October 4.The 35 year old is pregnant with her first child with partner Kevin Clifton and earlier attended the Strictly Ballroom press night with Kevin, 39, where they met the Strictly crew. Stacey made sure to carve time out to take fun photos with her Strictly friends at the afterparty, as the group excitedly stroked her blossoming baby bump.The documentary-maker looked elated at the reunion as she was pictured in the centre of the group, which included Jowita Przystal, Nancy Xu, Janette Manrara, Joanne Clifton and Aljiaz Skorjanec.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have discovered what the remaining 14 couples will be dancing to this weekend as a show favourite returns. This Saturday night (October 8) it'll be all about lights, camera, action as movie week arrives in the ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor admitted his "mind went blank" as he unfortunately made a mistake in his opening dance with pro Nancy Xu.The actor, 46, and pro, 31, opened the BBC One show on Saturday with a Salsa to Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, where during the routine Nancy lost one of her earrings. After performing, host Tess Daly pointed out: "Losing buttons and earrings and all sorts, we are live after all!" While during the judges' feedback, they pointed out some errors in the routine as Shirley Ballas said: "There were some mistakes this evening, I saw your little face - it's quite difficult to repick it back up but you got on with it, you did it!" Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after the dance, a deflated Will admitted that his "mind went completely blank" but pointed out that this is live TV.

Will Mellor set the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor on fire last week when he and fellow contestant Hamza Yassin came joint top of the leaderboard for the first live show of the series. And this weekend, the Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actor will be looking to wow the four judges once again as he gets set to test his Salsa skills alongside Strictly pro Nancy Xu.

We’ve been captivated by his sexy moves and jokey manner – but Will Mellor admits he wouldn’t be on the show if he hadn’t developed a new perspective on life after losing his beloved dad. The star, who shot to fame in Hollyoaks, has referred to his dad Bill as his “hero” and says he was left “crippled” when he died just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic. But while Will, 46, says it was a “horrible time”, it has taught him he should be “grabbing opportunities and making memories”.

The Strictly Come Dancing journey kicked off last week with the brand new batch of 15 celebrities and their professional partners making their debut in the ballroom.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left delighted as the show has brought back one of their 'favourite' things about the series. The hit BBC One show returned to screens last Friday with the much-anticipated launch show.

Snake-hipped Will Mellor has revealed his tactic to win the BBC dance show after topping the leaderboard in the first week. The Coronation Street heart-throb, who played villain Harvey Gaskell in the soap, wowed viewers and judges with his sensational moves as he wiggled his way across the dancefloor on Saturday night.

BBC has said. Viewing numbers were also down for the show’s launch episode on Friday which saw the celebrity contestants paired up with their professional partners. It was watched by an average of 5.

Actor Will Mellor is already a favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing after a sizzling hip-shaking performance on his live show. As all 15 of the latest batch of celebrities took to the floor with their pro partners on the BBC dance show, Will impressed with his powerful performance to Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin with Nancy Xu.

Will Mellor dedicated his dance to his mum and late dad as he and Wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin placed joint top of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in week one of the new series. Saturday marked the first competition night of the popular show, with 15 couples battling it out to get as many points as possible. Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will performed an electric jive to Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin with his partner Nancy Xu which impressed judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas so much that they gave him a standing ovation and a score of 34.

Actor Will Mellor is set to be a favourite to go on and lift the Glitterball trophy as winner of Strictly Come Dancing for 2022 after topping the leaderboard and wowing judges and fans in week one of the show. Betfair have now revealed Will’s odds of winning the show have been slashed to 6/4 from 5/1, making him the new favourite to win the show after an impressive opening week score of 34.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rhys Stephenson, who competed in the 2021 series of the hit show, has revealed that Strictly bosses have therapists on site to help cope with the “stress” of the show. During an intimate chat about The Diana Award on ‘The Big Anti-Bullying Assembly 2022’, Rhys, 28, exclusively told OK!: “We had a lot of support.They have their own therapists in there.They've got people that who you can talk to if you're feeling lonely, because I mean, they know it can be a very stressful show in a very scary show.” The TV presenter made it far into the competition last year, being the 11th contestant to make his exit alongside professional dance partner Nancy Xu, 31. He also spoke about the support he received during his time on the show and revealed everyone was “amazing”.

Will Mellor and Wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin have placed joint top of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in week one of the new series. Saturday marked the first competition night of the popular show, with 15 couples battling it out to get as many points as possible.

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'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...

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 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.

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.

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.

The celebrities have been revealed, the Glitterball has been given a thorough polish and the countdown to the start of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 has offically begun. And to launch the BBC show's 20th series, Strictly pros Nadiya Bychkova, Gorka Márquez, Nikita Kuzmin and Nancy Xu join OK! for an exclusive photoshoot where they reveal what it's really like to work in on of TV's most sought-after jobs and chat life away from the camera.