Former Coronation Street actress and Hear'Say star Kym Marsh is set to get her dancing shoes for this year's celebrity Strictly Come Dancing, as the show celebrates its 20th year

Actor Will Mellor is the first contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing.

It's that time again!

Former Corrie actress Kym Marsh will be joining actor Will Mellor, who was the first celebrity confirmed to be taking part during this year's Strictly Come Dancing

The actor said he was 'so chuffed'.

The pair have taken the major personal decision to move in together.

The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star will be putting on his dancing shoes

The Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestants are being announced, with famous faces taking to the BBC dance floor this autumn

The announcement for the first celebrity contestant was made on BBC Breakfast

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Will is the first of several competitors to be announced today

The actor joins the line-up for the upcoming BBC One series.

"Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about."

"Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about."

ACTOR Will Mellor has been unveiled as the first Strictly Come Dancing star of 2022. The cheeky chappy, who’s best known for his roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Coronat…

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star Will Mellor has been announced as the very first confirmed contestant to compete on Strictly Come Dancing, which returns later this year

"Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about."

Actor Will Mellor said he was 'so chuffed' to be taking part on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing later this year