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Gemma Jones

Strictly Come Dancing fans say star has 'already won' just moments into show

One contestant wowed fans and judges just moments into tonight's episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

Two Pints of Lager actor Will Mellor was first up to hit the dancefloor in tonight's BBC ballroom show. He was partnered up with professional Nancy Xu as they delivered a stellar performance.

They showed off their dance moves to Never Too Much by Luther Vandross and impressed viewers straight away. Taking to Twitter, they declared him the "winner" already and predicted that they would see him in the final.

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One user said: "Ok, Will has only just started the dance and he’s already won #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly #strictly2022." Gabriel said: "#Strictly Will Mellor definitely gonna be in the finals."

Amy said: "Will smashed that dance. 8 from me! #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing." Meanwhile, Rick said: "Will Mellor has got something of John Travolta about him. #Strictly"

Judge Shirley Ballas agreed with the fans as she showered him with praise. She said: "First of all you're very easy on the eye, you're very adjudicator friendly, from a judging point of view."

However, she went on to point out that the dance wasn't as perfect as it first looked. She added: "There were some mistakes this evening weren't there? I saw your little face.

"And it's quite difficult to pick it back up, but do you know what? You got on with it and you did it." She added: "You opened our show for us with all that glitz and glamour and easy on the eye, you know, just get down to a little bit more hard work today."

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