December 27th 2024.
Comedian Seann Walsh is making a comeback to BBC primetime with a guest starring role on one of the network's popular shows. In the upcoming hour-long Christmas special of Beyond Paradise, Seann will be playing the role of Colin, a maverick inventor. It's hard to believe that just seven years ago, the 39-year-old found himself at the center of one of Strictly's biggest scandals. But thanks to his charm and humor on a different reality show, Seann has been able to bounce back and continue his successful career. Let's take a look at his journey so far...
Seann's rise in the comedy world was no surprise, as his observational jokes never failed to make people laugh. He had a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2012 and often toured his material across the UK. He also teamed up with fellow comedian Josh Widdicombe for their show Ying and Young. After years of hard work, Seann was given the opportunity to participate in one of the UK's biggest shows in 2018, which was supposed to take his career to the next level. But just three weeks in, a scandal erupted...
Seann and his dance partner Katya were caught kissing outside of a pub in London. This caused quite a stir, as Katya was married to her fellow professional dancer Neil Jones, and Seann was in a five-year relationship with actress Rebecca Humphries. The incident was a shock to Seann, who had always been known for his clean image and humor. He recalls the moment he found out about the photos, saying, "I was at that exact point that my life would turn upside down – the dream turned into a nightmare." It was a difficult time for Seann, but he managed to come out of it with a valuable lesson learned.
Following the scandal, Seann and Katya issued public apologies and even appeared on the spin-off show It Takes Two to further express their regret. However, the damage was done and they were eliminated from the show in week six. Seann has since reflected on the incident, describing it as "horrific" and "crazy." He also admits that he can't watch anything related to Strictly without it affecting him. But he remains hopeful that one day he can look back at it fondly as "the best time of my life."
So, what is Seann up to now? Four years after the infamous Strictly scandal, he decided to take part in another reality show – I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Despite some initial fears, Seann was convinced by his partner Grace to give it a go. And it turned out to be a great decision, as he made it to the final five and won over viewers with his hilarious impressions and honest conversations about mental health and his father's struggle with addiction.
Since his time in the jungle, Seann has experienced a major life change – he is now a proud father to daughter Wylda. He has also been able to use the positive exposure to further his career, with his comedy videos on Instagram gaining a large following. Seann has also been back on tour, which is a huge accomplishment considering that after the Strictly scandal, only a handful of people showed up to watch him perform.
Aside from his career, Seann is also a dog dad to his beloved cockapoo Mildred-Barrett and co-hosts the podcast Oh My Dog! with Jack Dee, which focuses on their shared love for canines. And tonight, we can catch Seann on BBC One's Beyond Paradise, where he plays the son-in-law of a recently widowed man who is experiencing some ghostly encounters. Tune in at 9pm to see Seann in action.
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