MX23RW : Wednesday, June 12 16:37:32| >> :600:58553516:58553516:

Kym Marsh, Will Mellor officially confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing

Kym Marsh, Will Mellor officially confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing
© BBC
Kym Marsh and Will Mellor are announced as the first two contestants in the lineup for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Former Coronation Street stars Kym Marsh and Will Mellor have been announced as the first two contestants in the lineup for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

The show returns to BBC One for a new run in September and producers have now started the process of revealing the identities of the 14 celebs taking part.

Marsh - soon to be seen in the revival of Waterloo Road - said: "I've considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. I'm so delighted that this year they have!

"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!"

Will Mellor for Strictly Come Dancing 2022© BBC

Mellor, meanwhile, said: "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.

"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!"

Further celebrities will be revealed in the coming days.

ID:491471:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect1799:

Follow us on X/Twitter and like us on Facebook for the latest entertainment news alerts.

Media Mole Low-Price Offer: Get Sky Entertainment, Sky Stream & Netflix for just £23 a month + £0 upfront fee for 18 months!
Prices may change during this period. Ends 20th June 2024


Click here for more stories about Kym Marsh

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Tony Adams pictured in November 2019
Read Next:
Tony Adams, Kym Marsh in frame for Strictly Come Dancing?
>
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Friday, June 14
 
8pm
Saturday, June 15
 
2pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
Sunday, June 16
 
2pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
Monday, June 17
 
2pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
Tuesday, June 18
 
5pm
Wednesday, June 19
 
2pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
Thursday, June 20
 
2pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
Group Stage
Spain
vs.
Italy
Friday, June 21
 
2pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
Saturday, June 22
 
5pm
 
8pm
Sunday, June 23
 
8pm
 
8pm
Monday, June 24
 
8pm
 
8pm
Tuesday, June 25
 
5pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
 
8pm
Wednesday, June 26
 
5pm
 
5pm
 
8pm
 
8pm
Saturday, June 29
Sunday, June 30
Monday, July 1
Tuesday, July 2
Friday, July 5
Saturday, July 6
New TV Picks header

Saturday, June 8


Doctor Who: iPlayer, from midnight and BBC One, 6.45pm
The Doc and Ruby attend a high-society party in 1813 where guests start being murdered. But more importantly, who is Rogue?

House Of The Dragon: War Room: Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Sue Perkins discusses two of her favourite topics - tits and dragons!

Later... with Jools Holland: BBC Two, 10.25pm
Tip: Fast-forward through most of it until you get to Gabrielle

Parkinson: BBC Four, 10.40pm
With Barbara Woodhouse, Diana Rigg and Dirk Bogarde (Google if you must)