The Coronation Street actress and Two Pints Of Lager and A Packet Of Crisps star, both 46, revealed on Thursday’s BBC Breakfast, with Kym revealing she had wanted to be on the show for “a number of years ». She said: “I’ve been thinking about doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. I’m so glad they have it this year! Finally! The first two stars for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 have been announced, with actor Will Mellor (right) and soap favorite Kym Marsh (left) joining the line-up. “I’m a huge fan of the show and I can’t believe I’m going from watching at home in my pajamas to dancing in front of the judges in a sparkly dress, it’s unreal!” Speaking on Breakfast, Kym admitted she hadn’t told Morning Live co-host Gethin Jones about taking part in the show, despite Khm having previously taken part in 2007. He said: “I joked with him and said ‘you’ve been strict because you’ve never mentioned it!’ I think he always asked me if I would do it and kept doing it. again in the next few months, and of course I haven’t spoken to him and will probably get a text later saying “you never told me!” Here is! Former Coronation Street star Kym revealed as the second contestant on Thursday’s BBC Breakfast Speaking through. Zoom, Kym revealed that her parents were both hiding behind a curtain while she took part in the interview and were even more excited to see her take to the track. The actress, who rose to fame as a star of the band Hearsay, added that she is open to learning new dance styles as they will be a stark contrast to her pop star days. She continued: “I’m really keen to learn to watch it, I’ve danced before when I was a little girl, and when I was in Hearsay, my husband is really excited to be able to teach him, so we can do it when we go to the balls . “Any of them really just learning how to dance properly would be great.” Asked if she would fear harsh criticism from Craig Revel Horwood and the rest of the judging panel, Kym added: “I was judged by Nasty Nigel on Oopstars don’t forget that, he was the bad guy at the time! “Those are the people I really respect, that’s what they do, I’m just going to have to suck it up, I guess, you just have to take it on the chin.” Kym is best known for her role as Michelle Connor in Coronation Street from 2006 to 2019 and since October 2020 has co-presented the BBC’s Morning Live. It’s set to be a busy year for Kym as she is reportedly set to film Waterloo Road at the end of the year, joining the school drama as mother-of-two Nicky Walters. Kym’s revelations came after fellow Corrie star Will was revealed as the first contestant earlier in the show, with the actor saying he signed up to bring some joy to his mother after a “difficult time” for his family. He said: “I’m honestly so excited to be on Strictly Come Dancing this year! I’m not going to lie, it’s completely out of my comfort zone and I know it’s going to be a huge challenge, but that’s what life is all about. “This is also my mum’s favorite show and she’s had a really hard time so I’m doing it for her too. Come on!’ After a series of hints at his previous roles, Will was revealed as Strictly’s first star during the Breakfast show and said he agreed to take part in the show after vowing to “seize life” following the death of his father in 2020. He told Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt: “Excited is one word, terrified is another, that’s one of the reasons I’m doing it, getting out of my comfort zone. “When I said yes to doing it, it was a long way off, but it’s getting a little bit closer, it’s starting to settle in and it’s getting a bit scary now.” The first big star! Kym’s revelations come after fellow Corrie star Will was revealed as the first contestant earlier in the show. Tragic: He said he signed up to the show to bring some joy to his mum after his beloved father Bill died of cancer in 2020 Will added that he has already told his two children that he will be on the show, adding that he wanted their blessing to join because he was afraid he might embarrass them. He added: “I had to tell my kids because I had to ask if it’s okay, they’re 18 and 14, I’m not going to do anything they find embarrassing, it’s okay. It’s something I’ve never done before.’ Will also revealed he decided to take part in the show after vowing to “seize life and make new memories” and said he wanted to bring some positivity to his mother following the death of his dad in 2020, two weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. “I lost my dad in 2020 and since then I thought I needed to seize life and do things and make new memories, and that’s one of the reasons I said yes. “Because she’s had such a hard time I wanted to give her something to look forward to, she lost my dad and her brother and brother-in-law and sister in the space of a year and it was a really difficult time for the family. I think mentally it will be good for me too.’ While he is best known for his role as Gaz Wilkinson in the BBC comedy Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, Will has also had roles in Holby City, Broadchurch and most recently drug baron Harvey Gaskell in 2021. Back: It comes after this year’s Strictly release date was revealed on Wednesday September 7 (pictured Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly) It comes after the start date for this year’s Strictly was revealed on Wednesday September 7, when the show will film a pre-recorded show which will see this year’s celebrity contestants paired with their professional partners. Strictly bosses released a statement confirming the date, while urging fans to apply for tickets, with the launch airing on BBC One later this month. They wrote: “Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is back! “The amazing 20th series is back, bringing the glitz and glam of shows back to Saturday nights on BBC One – and we’re extremely excited to welcome an audience back to the studio for this year’s shows. “Hosted by the very talented and brilliant Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show will once again be live from Elstree Film and Television Studios. “Registration is now open to take part in the exciting Launch Show, which is being recorded ahead of this year’s live shows on Wednesday 7 September. Show: The series will film a pre-recorded show on this date, meaning viewers will likely see the celebrity contestants pair up with their partners on the weekend of September 10 (LR Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse) To mark the BBC’s 100th anniversary, professional dancers will perform a special group routine like never before. In another statement, Strictly bosses said fans can enter a draw to watch a taping of the special on August 24. They said: “Strictly Come Dancing celebrates 100 years of the BBC! Professional dancers will throw a party like only they know how, with a group number full of all the usual glitz and glamour. “There may well be a surprise or two, with special guests and fun nods to some of your favorite BBC shows.” Show: To celebrate the BBC’s 100th anniversary, professional dancers will perform a special group routine like never before Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke are confirmed to return. Meanwhile, four new professional dancers have joined the line-up, meaning 20 professionals in total are set to bring their skills to the BBC’s dancefloor later this year – the show’s biggest ever dance line-up. The four new world-class dancers who complete this year’s professional troupe are European Cup Winner Vito Coppola, Chinese National Champion Carlos Gu, former British Under 21 National Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin Dance Champion Michelle Tsiakkas. A statement said: “Registration is now open to take part in the exciting Launch Show, which is being recorded ahead of this year’s live shows on Wednesday 7 September.” Joining professional dancers already revealed for the upcoming series: Dianne Buswell, Nadia Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice , Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, and Nancy Xu. Show favorites Alijaz Skorjanec and Oti Mabuse both quit Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year. Not every professional dancer will be paired with a celebrity foursome who traditionally only perform in professional routines. New faces: Strictly Come Dancing will have its biggest ever line-up of professional dancers when it returns this autumn for its 20th series with four new professionals joining the show
