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Will Mellor has candidly discussed his "messy" sex scene with co-star Kara Tointon in the second series of Channel 5's drama, The Teacher. The actor, who also competed on Strictly Come Dancing, spoke of how they aimed to "get taken away by the passion" during the steamy sequences slated for the new episodes.
The plot revolves around Dani Osborne, portrayed by Kara Tointon, as she entangles in a scandalous liaison with colleague Jimmy, played by Mellor. Their secret liaison has dire consequences as a student disappears during their tryst in a boathouse.
Mellor disclosed to Radio Times that for the pivotal scene, they "wanted the scene to look messy and of the moment". He explained: "We wanted to get taken away by the passion a bit and let the camera find us. [Director] Dominic [Leclerc] let us know constantly what he was shooting whether it was Jimmy pulling off her bra or me pulling down my trousers."
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Mellor added "But you know what it's like with sex scenes. The last thing they are is sexy. We ended up laughing about it. Kara is a lovely person and I'm glad I was working with her."
Mellor, also recognised for his time on Coronation Street and recently starring in the ITV project Mr Bates vs The Post Office, shared that this role marked his initial encounter with an intimacy coordinator while filming, reports the Mirror.
He remarked: "I think it's very important for younger actors and actresses who maybe aren't aware of what you can and can't ask for on set to have a middle person who can open up the conversation and lay the boundaries so that everyone is comfortable."
Reflecting on discussions with Kara, he further disclosed: "I said, 'I'm ok with everything. I've been there done that.' I had my first gay role on The Street where I was completely naked with Vincent Regan. All those years ago."
"That was quite scary, but it was an amazing moment. That was a breakthrough for me. The intimacy coordinator was lovely on this, and I understand why they are there. I think it's a case of read the situation."
Off-screen, Mellor has been married to marriage to dancer Michelle McSween since 2007, having met in 1999 during their time in the stage show Oh, What a Night. They are proud parents to two children, Jayden and Renee.
The Teacher airs on Channel 5 and streams on My5
