BBC announce Gavin and Stacey star Nessa has signed for Strictly – but fans are confused
thesun.co.ukSTRICTLY Come Dancing fans were baffled when a BBC channel released an extra name for the 2022 series. Some were left scratching their heads after a tweet announced that Nessa from Gavin & Stacey would be appearing on the dance show.
BBC Three posted: "✨ Oh! What's occurring?" Nessa is bringing Barry Island to the ballroom as the 20th celebrity contestant confirmed for #Strictly 2022." The post included a picture of the no-nonsense character, who is played by Ruth Jones in Gavin & Stacey, against the Strictly backdrop.
Some quickly clocked the post as a joke, but others took it at face value. One follower wrote: "OMG, can't wait" while another raved: "I mean that’s BLOODY AMAZING." More on Strictly Come DancingSTRICTLY DONE DANCING Fix row as EIGHT Strictly stars already have dance experienceWALTZING ON Strictly fans all saying same thing as EastEnders’ James Bye completes line-up The account later admitted the tweet was a wind-up - not least because Nessa is a fictional character.
Plus, there are only 15 contestants on Strictly and they have already been announced - with The Sun revealing the full line-up on Friday morning.
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