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The Independent UK
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Annabel Nugent

Ruth Jones aims playful dig at Strictly judge after fellow Gavin and Stacey star joins show

Gavin Ruth Jones Melanie Walters
  • Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters, 64, has been announced as the 15th and final celebrity taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
  • Her co-star Ruth Jones congratulated Walters on Instagram in character as Nessa, taking a playful dig at judge Craig Revel Horwood .
  • Walters revealed she turned down her usual festive pantomime stint in order to swap her fairy wand for sequinned dance shoes.
  • The 2026 line-up also includes EastEnders actor Lacey Turner, singer Delta Goodrem, TV personality Dani Dyer, and footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips.
  • The upcoming series features a major shake-up, with new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

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Ruth Jones roasts Strictly judge as she shares good luck message to Gavin and Stacey co-star as Nessa

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