Melanie Walters Joins ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ as ‘Gavin & Stacey’ Star Steps Into the Spotlight

Welsh actor Melanie Walters joins 'Strictly Come Dancing' as 'Gavin & Stacey' star steps into the spotlight.

September 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Swansea, Wales — Welsh actor Melanie Walters is set to appear on the 24th season of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ bringing her iconic role as Gwen West from the hit comedy ‘Gavin & Stacey’ to the dance floor.

The 64-year-old actress, known for her portrayal of the lovable and omelette-loving matriarch in the beloved series, will compete alongside celebrities like Love Island’s Dani Dyer, musician Delta Goodrem, and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips. This marks the first season without longtime hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, who are replaced by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe.

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Walters began her acting career in the late 1980s with roles in BBC Wales’ ‘The District Nurse’ and later gained recognition for her part in the ITV drama ‘We Are Seven.’ Her breakthrough came in 2007 when she was cast as Gwen West in ‘Gavin & Stacey,’ which became one of the most popular British TV series of all time. The character’s love for omelettes even influenced her real-life habits, as she shared in an interview with Metro: Since the fuss about them, I’ve really got into them.

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