13 famous faces born and brought up in Wallasey: from Bake Off's Paul Hollywood to Strictly's Shirley Ballas

It is no secret that Liverpool has produced dozens of incredibly talented people. But, unless you’re from Merseyside, some of the famous faces who spring to mind when you think of ‘Scouse’ celebrities, may actually be from the other side of the water, on the Wirral peninsula.

One Wirral town which has produced a number of successful people is Wallasey, a coastal town located at the mouth of the River Mersey with beautiful views of Liverpool, lovely beaches and green spaces.

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From iconic TV chefs to a show-stopping dancer and Hollywood actors, here we take a look at 13 household names and successful celebrities that were born or raised in Wallasey.