Strictly's Melanie Walters' successful career away from being Gwen in Gavin and Stacey

Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters has be revealed as the last contestant to join this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up

The Welsh actress is best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey

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.

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

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