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Melanie Walters participation in Strictly Come Dancing
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Welsh actress Melanie Walters, known for her role as Gwen West in the BBC comedy ‘Gavin & Stacey’, was announced as one of 15 contestants a contestant for the BBC 24th series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Following her debut on the program, Walters, 64, stated that her ‘Gavin and Stacey’ co-stars have been ‘hugely supportive’. Partnered with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec, Walters the 64-year-old performer described the opportunity as a ‘dream come true’ and but noted that participating appearing as herself rather than a character is ‘absolutely terrifying’ and ‘out of her comfort zone’. She Despite her experience in stage musicals and pantomimes, Walters lacks formal dance training and expressed a desire to ‘tick that box’ and learn to dance by learning professional skills through the show’s masterclasses. Following her debut, Walters shared that her ‘Gavin and Stacey’ co-stars have been ‘hugely supportive’, specifically noting that Joanna Page was ‘very excited’ for her participation. When asked if her ballroom routines would include elements of her famous character, Walters replied, ‘I’ve got no idea.’ The new series features a refreshed hosting lineup including Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe, following the departures of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. Walters joins a contestant roster that includes Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, and Shaun Wright-Phillips.
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