The Strictly 2022 line up has got off to a flying start after Hollyoaks and Coronation Street star Will Mellor signed up.
Will was the first of the 2022 contestants to be announced on August 4.
And he has a very poignant reason for lacing up his dancing shoes, he said.
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Strictly 2022 line up: Will Mellor joins the cast
After the news was announced, Will revealed he was “chuffed” to be joining the show, now in its 20th year.
“I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year!
I wanted to start doing things that scare me a bit.
“Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone.”
“I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about,” he also said.
Will then added: “This is also my mum’”
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