That's what you call a short back and sides! Natalie Lowe leaves NOTHING to the imagination as Strictly's dancers sport most revealing outfits yet
By SARAH BULL and LOUISE SAUNDERS
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They have faced criticism in the past that the outfits they wear on Strictly Come Dancing are too revealing.
But it seems as though the show's professional dancers are refusing to heed any such warning, judging by the outfits the women wore to the official launch of the new series in London on Tuesday night.
Stunning blonde Natalie Lowe led the way in a plunging pink tasselled number, which featured tiny silver sequinned straps on each side to hold it together.
Short back and sides: Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Natalie Lowe wore an incredibly revealing dress to the launch of the BBC One show in London on Tuesday night
Leaving nothing to the imagination: Natalie's outfit was virtually entirely frontless and backless, with only a few straps protecting her modesty
The ensemble was virtually entirely backless, and frontless, with only a few strategically placed sequins protecting the 32-year-old's modesty.
However, Natalie looked more than happy with her outfit as she posed up on the red carpet, teaming the 'dress' with a pair of silver heels and huge backcombed hair.
But Natalie wasn't the only Strictly professional female dancer who opted for the less is more approach with her outfit last night.
Glamourpuss: Natalie teamed her outfit with huge backcombed blonde hair as she posed for photographers
Here come the pros: Natalie also posed up with fellow professional dancer Brendan Cole at the event
Clearly continuing with the pink theme for the evening, Kristina Rihanoff showed off her incredibly toned physique in an outfit which consisted of a sequinned bra and knickers, with a few tassels thrown in for good measure.
Once again, the outfit was nearly entirely backless, with just a couple of thin straps ensuring the top didn't slip.
But while the ensembles caused a stir on the red carpet, it remains to be seen whether similarly revealing outfits will be worn when the new series of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on BBC1 on Saturday night.
Less is more: Kristina Rihanoff opted for an equally revealing pink dress which highlighted her tanned and toned figure for the event
Buff and bronzed: Kristina is sure to be hoping for a victory on the new series, having never won the show
Aliona Vilani wore a lilac gown with criss-cross detailing on the waist as she posed up outside the BBC Television Centre, while Ola Jordan opted for a plunging, side-less gown.
Flavia Cacace opted for a tasselled top and matching micro mini-skirt for the launch, while New Zealand-born Erin Boag went for a similar style in a matching pink top and skirt.
Newcomer Karen Haeur completed the professional female line-up, wowing in a mullet-style asymmetric pink dress.
The skimpier, the better: Aliona Vilani, Ola Jordan and Flavia Cacace showed off their figures in revealing outfits
Pretty in pink: Erin Boag and newcomer Karen Hauer dressed to impress in sparkly pink outfits
Group shot: The professional dancers are no doubt wondering who they are going to be paired with
Ready to dance: This year's contestants pose up for a group shot
But the professional dancers weren't the only ones causing a stir with their outfits, as host Tess Daly and new judge Darcey Bussell battled it out in the glamour stakes.
Tess, 43, showed off her stunning figure in a daring monochrome silhouette dress with sexy cutaway detail.
A gold belt clinched the blonde beauty in at the waist, while a slight train on back of her gown added a touch of glamour to the occasion.
Showstopping: Tess Daly and Darcey Bussell went head to head in the glamour stakes at the event
Brucie's back! Tess posed alongside her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Sir Bruce Forsyth
Stunning: The 43-year-old star showed off her fabulous figure in a daring monochrome cutaway dress
And it would seem the mother-of-two is as close to her co-presenter, Sir Bruce Forsyth, as ever, as they cuddled up together on the red carpet.
Meanwhile, Darcey - who is set to enjoy her first season on the Strictly Come Dancing panel - showed off her dancer's physique in a floor-length indigo-coloured lace dress.
Similarly to Tess, the former ballet dancer clinched her gown in at the waist with a black bow belt, and kept her brunette locks casually flowing around her shoulders.
The 43-year-old star seems to have already formed a close bond with her co-judge Len Goodman, with the duo appearing to cosy up to one another for an impromptu dance in front of the cameras.
Dancing duo: Strictly judges Darcey Bussell and Len Goodman cuddled up for a seemingly impromptu boogie on the red carpet
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But it would appear the friendly rivalry between panellists Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli is as present as ever, with the pair jokingly pretending to punch each other as they posed for photographs together.
Strictly makes its long-anticipated return to BBC One this Saturday.
Among those competing in the show this time around are Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton, former model Jerry Hall, Westlife hunk Nicky Byrne and cricketer Michael Vaughan.
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