Final Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant revealed as Gavin and Stacey icon

All 15 contestants for Strictly 2026 have now been revealed ahead of the BBC series' return

Nation Cymru staff One of Wales’ most celebrated stars of stage and screen, who played one of Gavin & Stacey’s most beloved characters, has been announced as the final contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The hotly anticipated new series will light up Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlay

The complete line-up for the revamped Strictly Come Dancing 2026 series has been confirmed, with Gavin and Stacey icon Melanie Walters the final to be announced. The BBC staple returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe as the

The Welsh actress, 64, completes the line-up for the new series which starts in September.

The Welsh actress, 64, completes the line-up for the new series which starts in September.

Swansea-born Gavin and Stacey actress Melanie Walters has been confirmed as the final celebrity joining Strictly Come Dancing 2026, completing the star-studded line-up

Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.

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Strictly Come Dancing has revealed that John Nellis has officially joined the line-up for the upcoming series, joining an Olympian, an EastEnders legend and even Kim Kardashian's close friend

A much-loved band, best known for hit single Come On Eileen, is coming to Glasgow this year.

Olympic gold medal-winning skeleton racer Tabby Stoecker will appear as a contestant on the BBC reality competition series "Strictly Come Dancing."

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