Will Mellor

Strictly star Will Mellor's latest routine was harshly criticised by the judges, with the audience booing his scores on Sunday night.

I hope it isn’t the case…" The acting at the start and the end were fantastic. Where's the determination? AJ said: "I'm disappointed in Will [Mellor]. [Strictly: Will Mellor's famous ex comments on romance may surprise you](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20221211159255/strictly-will-mellor-famous-surprising-comments-on-romance/) [Will Mellor's famous ex's comments on romance may surprise you](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20221211159255/strictly-will-mellor-famous-surprising-comments-on-romance/)

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Will Mellor looked gutted after his first performance in the semi final.

[Motsi Mabuse](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/motsi-mabuse-strictly-tyler-west-25726951) and Anton Du Beke were slightly kinder with their critiques. She told me to calm and I....I just forgot a few fundamentals. Starting with a slight positive, Shirley told Will he 'had the arrogance part' the paso dictates, before laying into him for letting his shape 'collapsed' throughout the dance, adding: "The arms were too far out to the side...these are basic fundamentals from the very beginning; they were very much missing for me." Before they were given a score of 32 out of 40, Will was asked by host [Claudia Winkleman](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claudia-winkleman-strictly-semi-final-25667926) how he was feeling and replied: "Rubbish to be honest. [*Helen Skelton championed over 'honest' reason for doing Strictly](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-gorka-marquez-25664537) [*Claudia Winkleman causes Strictly 'panic' with semi final announcement](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claudia-winkleman-strictly-semi-final-25667926) [*Girls Aloud stars reunite to support Nicola Roberts at Strictly Christmas special](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/girls-aloud-strictly-nicola-roberts-25701353) [*Jill Scott makes 'plea' to I'm A Celebrity co-star before reunion](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/jill-scott-im-celebrity-chris-25704172) [Shirley Ballas](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/strictly-shirley-ballas-cruel-trolls-25619749) looked far from impressed by what she saw in front of her and after telling Will and Nancy there was 'quite a few things missing' from their opening dance of the night, she asked for a moment to compose herself before giving some rather brutal feedback to the couple.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers aired their concern for Will Mellor during Sunday night's semi-final after he received some harsh criticism from the judges.

J went on to say: "Will going home if he’s in the dance off. #Strictly." It is an extension that reaches and goes...so I didn't get a good start from the beginning." His time is up." "I am not fishing for compliments. [Strictly Come Dancing](/latest/strictly-come-dancing) returned on Sunday night for the BBC show's semi-final.

The actor and his partner Nancy Xu attacked an intense Paso Doble for their first dance of two in Sunday's episode, but were told by the judges that there were ...

The actor himself admitted to feeling 'rubbish' after his Paso Doble with Nancy Xu earned criticism from the judges.

#Strictly." Omg #Strictly." #StrictlyComeDancing." @AuthorWriterEB wrote: "Did Will knock Shirley back at the Christmas party or something? #Strictly #SCD." @cptnwilliamson fumed: "Will acting like a spoiled brat when he gets criticism once, fleur and molly have been dealing with shirley’s criticism for weeks and never threw a fuss #strictly." "You had the arrogance part, fantastic," Shirley went on. And the reaction from the judges to Will's routine and his reaction to the comments appear to have divided Strictly viewers. After getting his scores, earning a respectable 32 out of a possible 40, Will told his partner he was 'sorry'. Meanwhile, Anton Du Beke said he thought Will "tried a bit too hard". My trousers are too tight." When you choose to use a cape you have to extend it, you can’t use it as a little scarf.

He took to the stage for one of his dances in a cape, which one judge questioned.

Hamza Yassin scored 39 during the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing for his Scottish-themed Charleston with partner Jowita Przystal to Pencil Full of Lead by Paolo Nutini. Elsewhere in the competition, singer and radio DJ Fleur East scored 35 for a paso doble to The Time Is Now by Moloko with partner Vito Coppola. But the 46-year-old Coronation Street star scored 32 after shaking his stuff to Uccen by Taalbi brothers and DWTS.

The actor, 46, could be seen fumbling with his cummerbund as he and partner Nancy Xu prepared for the judge's feedback following their Pasodoble.

Craig told them: 'I do have to agree with Shirley, the cape work needed air... They scored a total of 32 out of 40. Bottom: Craig told them: 'I do have to agree with Shirley, the cape work needed air... They scored a total of 32 out of 40 nothing upsets me more than when the dance gets a bit generic. when you choose to use a cape, you can't just flap it about.

The actor is within touching distance off the BBC One dance contest title after making it to the penultimate week in the competition.

Speaking about his mum and why he took part in the show in the first place, he added: "Giving her something to look forward to was a massive aim because she’s on her own since I lost my dad. "She took care of all of us on her own and I don’t forget that. I always worry that she’s sad, she’s one of those brave women, she’s one of them queens (who) bottles it all up, never complained, worked fingers to the bone just to make sure we had food on the table. "I’d like to give my mum that trophy and let her stick it on her mantelpiece," Will, who tragically lost his father in 2020, revealed. He said he hoped he wouldn’t suffer a wardrobe malfunction like Madonna, who in 2015 was sent tumbling down the stairs during a performance at the Brit awards while trying to remove her matador-inspired cape mid-song. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) and what he'd do with the Glitterball trophy if he does ahead of the show's semi-final.

Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor has said he'd like to win the BBC dance contest so his mum can display the glitterball trophy on her…

“She’s the first person I call when I finish the dance to make sure she enjoyed it and liked it. [BBC Strictly Come Dancing semi final double dances revealed](https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23175362.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-semi-final-double-dances-revealed/) [When is the BBC Strictly Come Dancing final? “She took care of all of us on her own and and I don’t forget that. “It reminds me of a time when I didn’t have a care in the world and everything was just fun and that’s what I’m bringing. [BBC Strictly Come Dancing: How to watch semi final this weekend](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23182800.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-watch-semi-final-weekend/) [BBC Strictly Come Dancing curse: Is it real, who has fallen to it over the years?](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22313825.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-curse-real-fallen-years/) [BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Who will win ahead of semi finals?](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23183540.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-will-win-enter-semi-finals/) It’s sort of nostalgia for me. So it’s been huge, which I wanted it to be and that’s why I wanted to stay in it for her as long as I could so she can be on the journey with me. [the BBC competition](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22620183.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-star-will-mellor-blows-viewers-away/) had been a “massive journey” not just for him but for his mum as well. [BBC Strictly: Will Mellor dedicates emotional dance to late dad](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23120982.bbc-strictly-will-mellor-dedicates-emotional-dance-late-dad/) [Strictly star Will Mellor and ITV Celebrity Juice's Keith Lemon to host new travel show](https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22621677.strictly-star-will-mellor-itv-celebrity-juices-keith-lemon-host-new-travel-show/) How to watch](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23180043.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-final-watch/) [Coronation Street](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23133197.itvs-coronation-street-launches-gin-honour-hilda-ogden-character/) star is among the five remaining celebrities set to dance in the semi final of the competition which will see them perform [two dances](https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23175362.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-semi-final-double-dances-revealed/) each on Sunday. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23175362.bbc-strictly-come-dancing-semi-final-double-dances-revealed/)’s Will Mellor has said he’d like to win the BBC dance contest so his mum can display the glitterball trophy on her mantelpiece because the show has been a “massive journey” for them both.

Will Mellor has opened up about the positive impact BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has had on his and his mum's lives, after the struggled through their grief ...

He added: “She’s the first person I call when I dance to make sure she’s enjoyed it, so it’s been huge. It is terrifying, but it is also exhilarating when you accomplish things – and now I have the bug to accomplish lots of things.” It fills her day and gives her something to look forward to.” You only have one life and you need to live it to the max. He added: “She has a ‘Team Will’ T-shirt that she wears every week. “I am dreaming of winning the show so I can give my mum the trophy and put it on her mantelpiece,” he explained.

Will and Nancy's couple's choice dance was 90s music medley in a Manchester-inspired routine that served as a comeback after his first dance failed to ...

[Anton Du Beke](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a42053416/strictly-anton-du-beke-kym-marsh-absence/) declared that Will "smashed the place up," while [Shirley Ballas](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a42082386/strictly-shirley-ballas-online-hate/) called it a "daddy cool" dance." It remains to be seen if that will be enough to take him through to next week's final. Will and Nancy received a score of 38. Motsi Mabuse highlighted what a great recovery performance this was after his earlier dance failed to impress. However, he said the dance ended up going "very well." Will and Nancy's first performance didn't go down well with the judges — their Paso Doble only scored 32, with two scores of seven.

The actor and his partner Nancy Xu attacked an intense Paso Doble for their first dance of two in Sunday's episode, but were told by the judges that there were ...

EXCLUSIVE: Inbaal Honigman, body language expert, said Strictly's Will Mellor was 'undeniably annoyed' and 'unhappy with outcome' after his semi-final dance ...

"She told me to be calm and you know, it is tough isn't it. Craig added: "I do have to agree with Shirley. Placing his shoulder between the two of them, he seems embarrassed to meet her eye. He's shaking his head a bit, even before he starts to talk, which shows his displeasure with the scene. ''He usually carries himself as a confident man, but even confident people can have moments of insecurity. As Claudia asks how he's feeling, he first shuffles from side to side, showing his insecure side, like he doesn't know where to put himself.

Will Mellor looked absolutely gutted after the Strictly Come Dancing judges savaged his Paso Doble with fans now fearing he could be next out the door given ...

"He continued to interrupt with more apologies about his performance from the evening, as she began to speak about his dedication to his family and how she had wanted to "create a memory for him" and for "your family." Shirley Ballas told him: "There were quite a few things missing. "Will was a crushed and beaten man after his first dance, as he apologised to Nancy and said he felt ‘rubbish’ that he had let her down. "I am not fishing for compliments. "Will had a good run but he definitely has to go," a third put as another said: "That sounded like a goodbye speech." "These are basic fundamentals from the very, very beginning, and they were very much missing from me."

Strictly Come Dancing's remaining contestants competed in the semi-final on Sunday night for a last-ditch attempt to enter the final.

Talking to Claudia Winkelman after the judge's comments, Will felt he had let Nancy down and said: "Rubbish to be honest. Head judge Shirley Ballas commented: "Well there were quite a few things missing for me in this dance. Helen laughed it off as the judges praised her "wonderful" performance and despite the wardrobe error the couple still managed to secure a score of 37 out of 40. [Strictly Come Dancing'](/latest/strictly-come-dancing)s five remaining contestants all performed two dances on Sunday night during the semi-final. Wardrobe malfunction." "These are basic fundamentals from the very beginning, they were very much missing for me and when you choose to use a cape at the beginning, you have to extend it.

The Coronation Street star is determined to bring home the Glitterball trophy, not just for himself but for his mum Shirley after his beloved dad Bill died ...

She puts it on in the morning and doesn’t take it off until she goes to bed.” Will has also paid tribute to his late dad on the show, when he performed a moving routine to the Commodores iconic song, Three Times A Lady. It is terrifying, but it is also exhilarating when you accomplish things – and now I have the bug to accomplish lots of things.” He added: “She’s the first person I call when I dance to make sure she’s enjoyed it, so it’s been huge. You only have one life and you need to live it to the max. During his stint on the BBC ballroom dancing show, Will has openly said that taking part in Strictly has given him and his mum something positive to focus on during the tough time.

Will Mellor has revealed his son is embarking on a modelling career and admits he's 'impressed' by the teenager's confidence in front of the camera.

You know how I'm feeling, and I can't help that.' She told me to be calm and I forgot a few fundamentals. I was so impressed.'

Strictly Come Dancing viewers found themselves concerned for Will Mellor and Nancy Xu after their Paso Doble performance received mixed reviews from the ...

newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) His time is up." "I am not fishing for compliments. Though she said the duo “delivered a good strong message”, Shirley criticised the couple’s dance as she said to Will: “It collapsed every time you picked her up. [Tess Daly](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/tess-daly) after dancing, the actor was seen fiddling with his trousers, as he explained: "My button burst, I think." [suffered from a "wardrobe malfunction"](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/strictly-will-mellor-trousers-open-28709092) during his performance, which he only spotted after finishing the dance. [Claudia Winkleman](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/claudia-winkleman) spoke with Will and Nancy after the dance, the actor looked upset, telling the host he felt "rubbish". [Anton du Beke](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/anton-du-beke) said he loved "some elements of the dance" while [Craig Revel Horwood](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/craig-revel-horwood) was in agreement with Shirley. [Click here for today's top showbiz news](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [MAFS UK stars Dan and Matt split after two years as they're 'better as friends'](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/breaking-mafs-dan-matt-split-28708700) [Ferne McCann shares peek into 'life changing' India trip after voicenote scandal](https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/ferne-mccann-india-trip-lorri-28708589) [Mansion shown in Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary is not actually theirs](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/harry-meghan-documentary-mansion-netflix-28707393) [For the latest showbiz exclusives, sign up to our daily OK! After receiving their scores from the judges, Will said, "I am sorry" to Nancy as he indicated that he was going home [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/strictly-come-dancing) returned to our screens on Sunday evening for the semi-final, but things didn't quite as well as hoped for [Will Mellor](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/will-mellor) and his dance partner Nancy Xu . [Shirley Ballas](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/shirley-ballas) telling them: “There were quite a few things missing."

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are up in arms as they think they have spotted a potential feud.The weekend saw the semi-final of the BBC dancing competiti.

[Hamza Yassin](https://www.thesun.ie/who/hamza-yassin/)? [Will Mellor](https://www.thesun.ie/who/will-mellor/)? [Molly Rainford](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9229784/molly-rainford-strictly-come-dancing/)? [Shirley Ballas](https://www.thesun.ie/who/shirley-ballas/). [Will Mellor](https://www.thesun.ie/who/will-mellor/). [Helen Skelton](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/2317048/helen-skelton-who/)?