Scott Mills Shares Steps to Avoid Holiday Slip-Up Before Pantomime Return

Scott Mills has revealed he will not be able to enjoy too many sweet treats this festive season ahead of his return to pantomime.

The Radio 2 DJ, 51, who will be taking to the stage with Strictly star La Voix in Jack And The Beanstalk in High Wycombe, said he could not risk putting on any weight after previously being unable to fit into his costume. 

Scott explained pantomimes take so many months to plan and actors after fitted into their stage looks months before showtime, with nobody on hand at Christmas to let out the look should he indulge in too many mince pies. 

He is set to star as Mayor Mills in the Swan theatre show alongside La Voix and BGT finalist Matt Edwards as Jack.

Scott said: ‘Those outfits, I mean, you try them on for the first time in May, then you put them on again for rehearsal. And honestly, the first year I did it, I was like: ‘Oh, this is tight’.

‘And there’s no one there to change the cut. Like they can’t let it out because there’s no one there.

He told The Sun: ‘That’s the costume – there isn’t a second one. ‘So, yeah, you do have to be careful of that.’

It comes after La Voix has landed yet ANOTHER huge gig as the Drag Race UK star was revealed as the first to be confirmed for the show’s live tour. 

The performer, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, will join Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey on the dance floor – despite pulling out of the show due to injury. 

Their professional partners Karen Hauer and Aljaž Škorjanec have also been confirmed to be part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. 

The show will kick off in January, with the dancers and their celebrity partners hitting the road from Birmingham to Manchester, Sheffield to Liverpool, Glasgow to Nottingham, Manchester to Sheffield and London’s 02. 

They will be joined by the Strictly Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood, and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara. 

La Voix said: ‘I loved being part of Strictly and was devastated when my time on the show was cut short because of injury. 

‘But now I’m absolutely thrilled to have the chance to get back on an even bigger dancefloor with the sparkling 2026 Strictly Live Tour. 

‘I can’t wait to sashay my way around the country with my wonderful partner, Aljaž by my side.’

It’s yet another big announcement for La Voix, after the drag performer was confirmed as part of the UK tour of the Annie musical, playing Miss Hannigan. 

It comes just days after La Voix was forced to withdraw from the BBC dance competition after suffering a shock injury that saw the star miss out on performing in Blackpool. 

The performer fought back tears as she said goodbye to Strictly, after having to withdraw from the competition due to injury. 

La Voix was advised on medical grounds she could no longer take part on Strictly after injuring her foot earlier in the week in rehearsals. 

Calling it the most ‘extraordinary experience’, the TV personality said: ‘I came into the show as a minority, as a redhead and you’ve all embraced me wonderfully.

‘I cannot thank you enough… this is not how I wanted my journey to end,’ before joking: ‘At least it gives someone else in this competition a chance to win.’ 

Reflecting on their partnership, Aljaz, 35, said: ‘I’ve been lucky this year. I’ve made two friends for life. On Saturdays/ Sundays we all laugh with La Voix and from Monday to Friday I had the best time with Chris.  

‘I haven’t done a single crunch in the past six months but I’ve got my six pack back, it’s amazing.

‘Like Motsi said, “We all need it”. The world needs more of you. Strictly needed it, you made my life a joy.. You are so beautiful in what you do.’ 

La Voix told Aljaz she is going to leave Strictly ‘a braver, happier and such a more confident person’. 

At the end of the show, the pair took to the dancefloor to say goodbye to viewers, with the professional dancer having to scoop La Voix off her feet due to her injury.