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Delta Goodrem a ‘force to be reckoned with’ after topping Strictly leaderboard

Gavin And Stacey actress Melanie Walters is at the bottom of the leaderboard.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 live: First elimination looms as Melanie Walters and Will Best find themselves in danger

Movie Week brought Hollywood glamour and some surprise scores – but now the fun is over, and one couple will be sent packing tomorrow night

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures revealed by BBC for first live show with new hosts

The first live show of the 2026 series took place on Saturday night

The Independent UK · Sep 27

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Josh Widdicombe breaks silence after 'disgusting' comments about his Strictly presenting skills

The comedian, 43, faced a barrage of insults over his hosting skills on Strictly’s first live show

Evening Standard · Sep 27

Melanie Walters offers answer to Gavin and Stacey fishing trip mystery on Strictly

Welsh actor explained how BBC sitcom had ‘changed her life’

The Independent UK · Sep 26

What happened on that Gavin and Stacey fishing trip? Melanie Walters asked on Strictly debut

Melanie Walters, best known for playing Gwen in Gavin & Stacey, was asked about the sitcom’s infamous fishing trip during her debut on Strictly Come Dancing 2026.

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened

As the couples hit the floor for the first time, it was a series-opener full of surprises. The all-new hosting trio settled in nicely, while football content creator John Nellis topped the table. But who’ll be first for the ballroom boot?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

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Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Cach Mercer dealt harsh blow as judges tell him to ‘learn the rules’ in first live show

A surprise star topped the season’s first leaderboard, setting the bar high for the rest of the series

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Strictly 2026: BBC unveils dances and songs for first live show

The BBC has announced the complete lineup

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 songs and dances revealed for first live show

The 15 celebrity contestants will take to the ballroom for the first time on Saturday, with everything from quicksteps and sambas to a Harry Styles tango and a Whitney Houston cha cha

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Melanie Walters: Gavin and Stacey cast ‘hugely supportive’ of Strictly debut

The 64-year-old said being paired with Aljaz Skorjanec on the BBC show was a ‘dream come true’.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Strictly 2026: All the pairings and fan reaction after launch show

The launch show saw celebs and pros paired off with a never-seen-before format

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Dani Dyer reunites with Nikita Kuzmin as Strictly pairings for 2026 revealed

The launch show opened with a dance number from the professionals, judges and the new hosts.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Strictly Come Dancing 2026: All the pairings in the BBC cast

The BBC competition is officially underway as the many pairings compete for that glitterball trophy

The Independent UK · Sep 19

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The Independent UK · Sep 19

All the Strictly 2026 stars with previous dance experience

From hip-hop dance champions to stars who say they ‘can’t dance’, here’s how much training and experience the class of 2026 have

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Melanie Walters: From Gavin & Stacey star to Strictly Come Dancing 2026 star

Welsh actor is paired with Aljaž Škorjanec on the 24th series of ‘Strictly’

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 launch date with three new hosts revealed

There’s not long to wait for BBC show’s return

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

From a Gavin and Stacey star to Dani Dyer’s return: every Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant rated

The wait is over. From soap stars to athletes and Kim Kardashian’s hairdresser, we’ve rated this year’s celebrity hoofers in terms of likely glitterball success

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

Ruth Jones aims playful dig at Strictly judge after fellow Gavin and Stacey star joins show

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

Ruth Jones roasts Strictly judge as she shares good luck message to Gavin and Stacey co-star as Nessa

Actor was sending well-wishes to her BBC series co-star Melanie Walters ahead of her stint on the dance programme

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters ‘completely thrilled’ to be joining Strictly

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

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Gavin and Stacey star completes Strictly 2026 line-up

This year’s series features two soap stars, a former footballer and several TV personalities

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Older people are ‘too intimidated’ to get help with scams, report warns

More than half of people over 65 fear they could be victim of an online scam – but there are not enough places to get support with them, research suggests

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters issues warning after being targeted twice by online scammers

The actress voiced concerns over how increasing reliance on online banking can make it harder for older people to navigate potential scams

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024

Why the middle-aged huns are the real stars of Gavin & Stacey

IN FOCUS: The best bit about ‘Gavin & Stacey’? The central trio of chaotic older women. As the show bows out with one last festive hurrah, Katie Rosseinsky salutes the performers who’ve brought these characters to life

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