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Will Mellor says he's doing Strictly for his mum after dad's tragic death: 'We need some positivity'

21.09.2022 - 03:47

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Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor has revealed he's doing the hit BBC One series for his mother after his "hero" father tragically passed away two years ago.

The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star, 46, is just one of the celebrities making up this year's star-studded 2022 line-up.

Speaking to press including OK! recently about joining the show, Will admitted that his family needs "positivity" after his dad Bill passed away following a short battle with cancer in 2020.

Will said of his decision to take part: "I have been asked before and it scared me to do anything like this just because I was worried if it would have a negative impact on my acting career or anything like that. "And then I lost my dad in 2020 and my mindset completely changed.

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