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Will Mellor has been a hit with viewers and the judges but his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing performance is hanging in the balance. The actor sparked concern on Thursday when he appeared on the show's BBC Two spin-off, It Takes Two.

Will Mellor recently announced that he's been struck down with a virus and has been unable to train with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Nancy Xu over recent days and new pictures show just how much he is suffering. The soap star, 46, revealed that he has been battling an illness in a video shared on Instagram, and explained that he attended dance training on Monday but was forced to head back home. Will, who has continued to wow with his Strictly performances so far, was seen on Thursday following his appearance on Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two and could be seen looking run down as he arrived at a hotel in London.

Good Morning Britain 's Martin Lewis is "taking a long break" from his slot on the show, but he's set to make a return later on this year. The 50 year old money-saving expert is revered for his advice on how to make your money go further, and his Martin's Money Mondays slot on GMB was popular with the morning show's viewers as he grilled government ministers with the questions the public wanted to know. According to The Sun, Martin is set to take some time away from the show to turn his attentions to the return of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, which will be on-screen at 8pm Tuesday, October 18 on ITV.

Shirley Ballas has issued a fresh dig at viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after revealing the 'vile trolling' she has received. The BBC One dance contest's head judge came under fire over the weekend as she returned to the judging panel for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have been together for almost five years, and got engaged on Valentine’s Day last year. But when we ask Gemma about their wedding plans, it’s fair to say the couple are decidedly laid-back. "There have been a few times now where we’ve driven past a registry office and said, ‘Shall we just go in and do it? Yeah, let’s do it!’" says Gemma, 37.

Coronation Street fans have shared their concern after discovering Will Mellor will be returning to Coronation Street amid his stint on Strictly Come Dancing. The actor is currently wowing viewers with his moves on the hit BBC One dance show.

This weeks Coronation Street spoilers reveal that Fern (Gabrielle Glaister) is not quite what she seems while Summer (Harriet Bibby) is pregnant and Sam (Jude Riordan) has been keeping a dark secret from Leanne (Jane Danson) and Nick (Ben Price). As Nick and Sam prepare to mark the anniversary of Natasha’s death with a memorial lunch in the Bistro. Leanne says she is going to the cash and carry but secretly goes to visit Harvey in prison.

Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor tragically lost his beloved dad in 2020, but he has found a way to hold him close when he’s out on the dancefloor.The former Hollyoaks actor wears a meaningful accessory that once belonged to his father every time he steps out in his sequins. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Will said: “I wear his ring every day for every performance. I always have a little moment with it before I go on and dance.

It wouldn’t be Strictly Come Dancing without the show’s iconic movie week, and week 3 of the contest did not disappoint as the remaining couples took to the floor to perform a selection of Hollywood inspired dances. From a Lion King inspired Samba, right through to an emotional Cha Cha Cha inspired by Flashdance, there was plenty of colour, energy and emotion in each of Saturday’s performances. However it was Will Mellor ’s performance with partner Nancy Xu that got many fans talking, as the toe tapping duo performed a highly sensual American Smooth to Dirty Dancing track Cry to Me.

Will Mellor had Strictly fans 'confused' as they watched him channel Patrick Swayze in the raunchy film Dirty Dancing on Saturday night's show. Will, who had Corrie fans gripped as drug dealer Harvey Gaskell in the ITV soap, caused Strictly Come Dancing viewers to go all hot under the collar as he and professional dance partner Nancy Xu performed the American Smooth to Cry To Me from the 1987 movie.

Strictly Come Dancing had a stellar week two and as week three kicked off, the social media account for the BBC series shared a very in depth behind the scenes look.The official Strictly Twitter account shared footage of exactly what the contestants and their professional partners say to each other when their microphones are turned off during their routines. Along with a video montage of some of last week’s best moments on the dancefloor they wrote: “Hidden mic time! Listen to the secret sounds of #Strictly Week Two!” It’s fair to say that Katya Jones got fully into character as she and her partner, football legend Tony Adams, could be heard chatting away as they performed their Charleston set in a pie n mash shop.

Strictly. Here's our roundup on the top stories from the show, including the celebrities' struggles and the real reason Fleur East was crying. READ MORE: Strictly's Katya Jones given incredibly sweet message at Boots as she says 'people are so kind'Strictly has eliminated its first celebrity as week two saw Kaye Adams and dancing partner Kai Widdrington leave the dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing is well and truly underway, with our favourite celebrities taking to the dancefloor to deliver sizzling routines in glitzy costumes - but which couples have the best compatibility? From Ellie Simmonds to Will Mellor, a brilliant line-up of stars sashayed onto the dance floor in a bid to impress the judges and viewers at home. Kaye Adams was the first celebrity eliminated from the dance floor on Saturday night, along with her professional partner Kai Widdrington.

Walk into Mellors Cafe in Romiley and there's no mistaking who everyone is supporting on this year's BBC Strictly Come Dancing. Staff here are all proudly wearing their "Team Will" t-shirts - in support of Will Mellor, Stockport's Strictly hopeful this year, and it's a real family affair.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have discovered what the remaining 14 couples will be dancing to this weekend as a show favourite returns. This Saturday night (October 8) it'll be all about lights, camera, action as movie week arrives in the ballroom.

Dancing on Ice was won by Regan Gascoigne, who blew the judges and viewers at home away with his performances, alongside pro partner Karina Manta. And, before long it will be time for a new batch of skating stars to take to the rink in a bid to impress Olympic legends Torvill and Dean and their fellow judges.

Strictly 's Tony Adams is the favourite to be booted off the show this weekend after managing to escape the first dance-off.

Peter Andre has slammed those who have criticised Strictly Come Dancing for being “too woke” and said “they’re overdoing it”.The BBC One dancing show recently came under fire for its same sex partnerships and the diversity of the contestants. Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson is partnered with Giovanni Pernice, while comedian Jayde Adams is in a pairing with Karen Hauer.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned for another year of glitz and glamour, and what better way to celebrate its 20th anniversary than testing your knowledge with a fab-u-lous quiz? Take our quiz to see whether you're a Strictly super fan - and find out if you deserve to lift the glitterball trophy for yourself. From Ellie Simmonds to Will Mellor, a brilliant line-up of stars waltzed across the dancefloor to impress the judges and viewers at home.

As he's made his way onto the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, former professional footballer Tony Adams is has said goodbye to his football boots and hello to his dancing feet. And while the 55 year old footballer may be spending long days rehearsing for the show alongside fellow contestants Will Mellor, Kaye Adams and Kym Marsh, the sporting legend has been able to spend some time relaxing at his stunning home in the Cotswolds. After purchasing the £2million property in 2002, Tony now shares the home with his wife of 14 years, Poppy Teacher and their children.The eight-bedroom home is set within five and a half acres and features a drawing room, study, conservatory and cellar.

Judge Motsi Mabuse quickly corrected herself and apologised after she mixed-up the names of two of the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing. As she critiqued Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima for their Viennese Waltz, she got his name muddled with fellow pro Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to react on Twitter after judge Shirley Ballas made a blunder live on-air at the start of Saturday's show. As the show opened, Tess Daly called to Shirley, 62, for comment as she announced that the voting lines would be open on the show this week.

Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor admitted his "mind went blank" as he unfortunately made a mistake in his opening dance with pro Nancy Xu.The actor, 46, and pro, 31, opened the BBC One show on Saturday with a Salsa to Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, where during the routine Nancy lost one of her earrings. After performing, host Tess Daly pointed out: "Losing buttons and earrings and all sorts, we are live after all!" While during the judges' feedback, they pointed out some errors in the routine as Shirley Ballas said: "There were some mistakes this evening, I saw your little face - it's quite difficult to repick it back up but you got on with it, you did it!" Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after the dance, a deflated Will admitted that his "mind went completely blank" but pointed out that this is live TV.

Will Mellor set the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor on fire last week when he and fellow contestant Hamza Yassin came joint top of the leaderboard for the first live show of the series. And this weekend, the Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actor will be looking to wow the four judges once again as he gets set to test his Salsa skills alongside Strictly pro Nancy Xu.

Kym Marsh has made Strictly a family affair from the off and couldn’t wait to introduce her dance partner Graziano to her husband Scott Ratcliff and parents Pauline and David during a break from training. But having her dad in the audience to watch her dance has been made even more poignant for Kym, 46, as she revealed she wants to make him proud. He was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer last summer and now Kym, who’s incredibly close to both her parents, says she’s doing the show for them.

We’ve been captivated by his sexy moves and jokey manner – but Will Mellor admits he wouldn’t be on the show if he hadn’t developed a new perspective on life after losing his beloved dad. The star, who shot to fame in Hollyoaks, has referred to his dad Bill as his “hero” and says he was left “crippled” when he died just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic. But while Will, 46, says it was a “horrible time”, it has taught him he should be “grabbing opportunities and making memories”.

EastEnders star James Bye is taking to the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing this year, alongside celebrities such as Helen Skelton, Will Mellor and Kym Marsh.The actor, 38, who portrays Martin Fowler in the hit BBC One soap, was the 14th star to be announced in the star-studded line-up, and he called it an "honour" to have been asked to appear on the popular show. There's no doubt all of James' EastEnders cast mates are cheering him on from Albert Square, alongside his loving wife Victoria and their three sons, Edward, eight, and Louis, six, and three year old Hugo.

The Strictly Come Dancing journey kicked off last week with the brand new batch of 15 celebrities and their professional partners making their debut in the ballroom.

It's been over 20 years since we were first given a hysterical window into the love lives and friendships of five friends from Runcorn.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left delighted as the show has brought back one of their 'favourite' things about the series. The hit BBC One show returned to screens last Friday with the much-anticipated launch show.

Future brides will get the chance to tie the knot in wedding dresses worn in the iconic soap Coronation Street after they were donated to a Stockport charity shop.

Fifteen celebs took to the dancefloor for the first time at the weekend as they launched the Strictly Come Dancing class of 22. A host of stars kicked off the BBC dance contest to take us through autumn through to December and topping the leaderboard on Saturday night was snake-hipped Will Mellor.

Snake-hipped Will Mellor has revealed his tactic to win the BBC dance show after topping the leaderboard in the first week. The Coronation Street heart-throb, who played villain Harvey Gaskell in the soap, wowed viewers and judges with his sensational moves as he wiggled his way across the dancefloor on Saturday night.

BBC has said. Viewing numbers were also down for the show’s launch episode on Friday which saw the celebrity contestants paired up with their professional partners. It was watched by an average of 5.

Actor Will Mellor is already a favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing after a sizzling hip-shaking performance on his live show. As all 15 of the latest batch of celebrities took to the floor with their pro partners on the BBC dance show, Will impressed with his powerful performance to Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin with Nancy Xu.

Will Mellor dedicated his dance to his mum and late dad as he and Wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin placed joint top of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in week one of the new series. Saturday marked the first competition night of the popular show, with 15 couples battling it out to get as many points as possible. Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will performed an electric jive to Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin with his partner Nancy Xu which impressed judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas so much that they gave him a standing ovation and a score of 34.