Actor and Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor responds to racist abuse after receiving criticism online for starring in a holiday advert with his family. Multiple reports say the troll described him as an “absolute traitor” following his appearance in a promotional campaign for Solmar Villas. The advert features Mellor alongside his wife, Michelle McSween, and their children: daughter Renee, 17, and son Jayden, 21. Mellor’s response addresses the racist nature of the online comments, according to the reports. The coverage focuses on the backlash to his role in the advertisement and his decision to publicly respond to the abuse rather than ignore it. The story centers on how a personal public figure is targeted online after appearing in mainstream media, particularly in connection with a family-facing marketing campaign.