Ruth Jones brings back Nessa to send Melanie Walters a Strictly Come Dancing message
Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones has sent a special message to Melanie Walters after she was confirmed for Strictly.
Ruth Jones has reacted to Melanie Walters joining Strictly Come Dancing with a message from Nessa.
The 59-year-old Gavin and Stacey creator and star has responded after her 64-year-old castmate - who played Gwen West in the beloved sitcom - was confirmed as the final addition to this year's lineup, and she did so by referencing her own iconic character.
She wrote on Instagram: "You’re doing @bbcstrictly this is amazing news!! And I’ve got a message here from Nessa.
"O' Gwen. I hears you’re donnin’ the dancin shoes. Tidy.
"@shirleyballas learnt all she knows from me back in the 70s. So if you needs any tips on rhythm just call. And don’t take no c**p from @craigrevel. He’s a p***y."
Craig took the post in good humour, and quoted Nessa in the comments as he quipped: "Oh, what's occurring?"
Meanwhile, Gavin and Stacey star Joanne Page has described her former castmate as a "pretty nifty mover".
She told Magic Radio: "I will be watching every week supporting her, she’s brilliant and she’s a pretty nifty mover. I think she will be absolutely fab on it [Strictly]. I want to say she’s very flexible, because she is, I don’t know if people know this, but she’s a qualified Pilates instructor so if anybody can do it, Mel can do it.
"And she’s gorgeous! Last time we went to an awards do she was in like this beautiful peacocky green[outfit] and it looked like someone had poured oil down her in the dress she was wearing, so I know that she will look amazing as well."
Melanie will be joined on the show by EastEnders icon Lacey Turner, 38, former Neighbours star Delta Goodrem, 41, Love Island alums Cach Mercer, 25, and 29-year-old Dani Dyer - who withdrew last year due to an ankle injury - and 43-year-old celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton.
Big Brother host Will Best, 41, Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, 48, Babs actress Jaime Winstone, 41, football player-turned-pundit Shaun Wright-Phillips, 44, and House of the Dragon's Bethany Antonia, 28, are also taking to the dance floor.
Completing the line-up are dog trainer Graeme Hall, 60, Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb, 34, Olympic skeleton gold medallist Tabby Stoecker, 25, and 33-year-old YouTube star John Nellis.
