He's one of Coronation Street 's best ever baddies, but off-screen Will Mellor is a big softie.
The star, who plays Harvey Gaskell on the ITV soap, is a doting dad and family man away from the cameras, with the actor recently tearing up as he paid tribute to his kids after a Strictly Come Dancing performance.
Will and his wife Michelle McSween, 43, posed together for a rare family shoot with their two children Jayden, 18, and Renee, 13, before the dad-of-two took to the dancefloor for the first time in September - with the actor admitting they usually like to keep their family life out of the spotlight.
The star, who found fame thanks to BBC show Two Pints of Lager, may not often let cameras into his incredible Cheshire home, but Will is no stranger to sharing some snaps taken in his north west property with his Instagram followers.
Over the years, the Strictly star has given fans a glimpse of his lavish abode as he celebrated his childrens' birthdays, showed off his impressive Christmas decorations and even shared his excitement at getting a personalised arcade game for his home.
In June this year, Will couldn't resist filming a little video as he unveiled the latest addition to his home decor.
"This is my Stranger Things arcade machine," the actor could be heard saying as he introduced his 'Mellor Games' machine to his followers. "I absolutely love it - it's got all of the classics on it."
He added: "It's like a time machine - you play this and go back to feeling how you did as a kid.
Will may see himself as a big kid at time, but the doting dad is always sure to he is on hand to make sure his own children feel special at home.
Previously, at his two children hit milestone birthdays, the soap star has posted snaps of their family home decorated for the big occasion - with helium balloons and decorations adorning their living room ready for birthday celebrations.
"A massive happy 18th birthday to my amazing boy @jaydenwmellor," Will wrote earlier this year, as his son posed alongside a balloon arch and giant '18' numbers in the family's kitchen.
This wasn't the first time Will had given his fans a glimpse of his spacious, white marble kitchen.
As he poses with a morning cup of coffee, or films a little update for his followers, Will's Instagram posts reveal how his cooking space boasts a huge dining table and plenty of space for all the family to gather.
Will's lounge is also a spacious area - with the actor's sitting room boasting a huge plasma screen TV and a roaring fireplace.
Last Christmas, as he sat down to watch a festive film in his Grinch slippers, the Strictly star shared a snap from his lounge, revealing tasteful dark green walls and a perfectly positioned coffee table for Will to rest his feet.
The outside of Will's property is equally as impressive as the rooms indoors.
Will and his family even enjoyed a teepee party out in their garden during the summer, thanks to the spacious area being able to host multiple people comfortably.
The polished space, including a large lawn, features a stylish swing chair with red cushions on.
Dad-of-two Will's garden also features a rattan table and you can see the back of Will's red brick home and kitchen as he talks to the camera.
"I like to spend as much time as possible with my family and keep myself to myself really. I do my job and then come home," Will told OK! magazine last year when speaking from his Cheshire home.
Discussing what it was like to have pictures taken in their family abode for the publication, Will added: "It was nice doing the shoot, though.
"We don’t do that kind of thing together a lot as we tend to keep our lives private. But we asked the kids and they were up for it, so we all really enjoyed it."
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