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

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, September 20). Melanie Walters: Gavin and Stacey cast ‘hugely supportive’ of Strictly debut. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/aljaz-skorjanec-bbc-joanna-page-welsh-press-association-b1297719.html

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Melanie Walters from the TV show "Gavin and Stacey" expressed that her co-stars have been very supportive of her debut on "Strictly Come Dancing." She mentioned receiving encouraging messages, especially from Joanna Page who is excited for her. Walters was paired with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec, whom she called a dream partner, during the launch show. The article focuses on Walters' excitement and support system as she steps into this new challenge.

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Welsh actress Melanie Walters, known for her role in the BBC series Gavin and Stacey since 2007, made her debut on Strictly Come Dancing alongside partner Aljaz Skorjanec. Walters expressed that her co-stars from *Gavin and Stacey* have been "hugely supportive" of her involvement in the show, with Joanna Page being particularly excited for her performance. During an interview, Walters described her pairing with Skorjanec as a "dream come true." She admitted to feeling both excited and out of her comfort zone about participating on such a high-profile dance competition. When asked if she would incorporate elements from her character in *Gavin and Stacey*, Walters humorously responded that she had no idea what might happen, leaving the specifics of her performance up to Skorjanec's expertise.

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Welsh actress Melanie Walters has said her Gavin and Stacey co-stars have been “hugely supportive” of her Strictly Come Dancing debut and that Joanna Page was “very excited” for her to hit the ballroom floor. asserted

her → say → floor

Walters said being paired with Skorjanec was a “dream come true” as the pair performed together for the first time during the launch show on Saturday night. asserted

pair → say → night

“Some lovely messages, especially from Jo (Page), who’s just very excited.” asserted

who → ’ → Jo

One of the memorable scenes from the comedy series featured a barn line dance after Uncle Bryn, played by Rob Brydon, organised a surprise birthday party for her character Gwen. asserted

Bryn → feature → character

When asked if she would be bringing any of her character from the show onto the ballroom floor, she added: “I’ve got no idea. asserted

I → ask → idea

I’ve got no idea what’s going to happen on that ballroom. asserted

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Walters said it was “mind-boggling” to be asked to join the series and that it was “a bit out of my comfort zone”. asserted

it → say → zone

She added: “I’ve not been one for doing panel shows or quiz shows or anything. asserted

I → add → shows

So, it’s now me, Melanie Walters, which is not what I’m used to putting out there, because I’m quite a private person. asserted

I → ’ → what

I just thought, ‘no, let’s tick that box’. asserted

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“And basically, I really want to learn to dance properly. asserted

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You couldn’t ask for anything better.” asserted

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Walters said it was a “dream come true” after she was partnered with Skorjanec, adding that he was her “number one from the start”. “Absolutely the top.” Walters starred in Gavin and Stacey from its launch in 2007 and reprised her role for a 2024 Christmas special. Her television work also 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. asserted

credits → say → Cinema

Read More 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?. asserted

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She also recently appeared in two series of the BBC’s crime mystery series Death Valley. asserted

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Strictly Come Dancing returns to screens on Saturday at 6.15pm on BBC One. asserted

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