Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters is the final name announced for the celebrity cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
Swansea-born Melanie Walters, 64, has enjoyed a celebrated career across film, radio, television and theatre, amassing an impressive range of credits over several decades.
Her television work includes roles in Coronation Street, Beyond Paradise, Being Human, Hollyoaks, Biff and Chip, and Doc Martin, while her film credits include Submarine, Resistance, High Tide and Save the Cinema.
On stage, she has appeared in productions such as The Importance of Being Earnest, Blood Brothers, Twelfth Night, Educating Rita and What’s New Pussycat?
Since 2007, Melanie has
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