Oldham born Strictly Star Kelvin Fletcher is doing Oldham proud!  BBC viewers from up and down the have been impressed by TV’s Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kelvin Fletcher and partner Oti Mabuse dancing the Rumba this Saturday.  Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Leader of the Opposition on Oldham Borough Council congratulated the fantastic dancing score and talent of local lad, Kelvin.  Chosen to replace a last-minute drop out from the competition, Oldham’s eyes are strictly glued to Kelvin.  The celebrity has become a much-loved representative in the competition watched by millions.

Councillor Sykes MBE commented on Kelvin’s performance: “Kelvin Fletcher is an award-winning actor, writer, model and racing driver who acted for 20 years in the long running television soap opera Emmerdale.  He sets a good example as to what someone locally can achieve in Oldham Borough and we all need to get behind him to win!”

“Kelvin is also a professional racing driver, I hope he inspires others in his current race to the top.  From glass collecting in a local pub, to drama classes in the Borough, it is heart-warming to see someone local set such a good example to the rest of the nation.  So, come on Oldham let’s make sure we vote for Kelvin, not just because he is local, but because he is first class dancer and deserves to progress to the final and hopefully then to win!”