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Photos from Strictly Come Dancing Live in Birmingham - Kristina, Caroline, Iveta, Rachel, Thom,Tom and Mark

She's a pin-up girl! Caroline Flack oozes retro glamour in tight top and high-waisted shorts... as she kicks of Strictly Come Dancing tour

By SHARNAZ SHAHID and NOLA OJOMU FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 00:30, 17 January 2015 | UPDATED: 15:13, 17 January 2015

She is the reigning champion of Strictly Come Dancing.

And Caroline Flack made sure that the opening night of the Strictly tour started with a bang as she danced up a storm with her fellow contestants.

The 35-year-old star - who has been partnered with professional dancer Tristan MacManus - took to the dance floor in high spirits as she entered the eager crowd at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham on Friday night.

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Excited: Caroline Flack made sure that the opening night of the Strictly tour started with a bang on Friday night

Oozing heaps of retro glamour, the former Xtra Factor host looked sensational in a tight top and high-waisted shorts, which highlighted her slender frame in all its glory.

Her brunette locks were styled into a loose curls while she completed her dancing attire with strappy brown heels.

She later slipped into a absolutely stunning in plunging silver dress with a tasselled skirt for her ballroom routine.

Hello there: The stars of the show took to the dance floor in high spirits as they entered the eager crowd at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham

She’s a pin-up girl! Caroline oozed retro glamour in a tight top and high-waisted shorts, which highlighted her slender frame in all its glory

Showing what she can do: The pretty brunette happily shimmied across the dancefloor with male dancers

A natural: She appeared to be in her element as she stole the limelight

Dancing queen: Caroline was crowned the winner during the latest series of the BBC competition

S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens wowed in a red dress which featured black sequin detailing as she danced alongside Frankie Sandford’s dance partner, Kevin Clifton.

Simon Webbe and his partner, Kristina Rihanoff, also dazzled fans with their fancy footwork as Kristina showed off her amazing dancer’s body in pink cut-out dress.

The pair may not have won the show but they did manage to claim the first victory of the tour, much to Kristina’s delight.

New trainer: The TV star danced up a storm with her tour partner Tristan MacManus

Quick stepper: The former Xtra Factor host looked absolutely stunning in plunging silver dress with a tasselled skirt

Dancing queen: Her brunette locks were styled into a loose curls while she completed her dancing attire with strappy brown heels

Looking good: Caroline and her dance partner look like they have been dancing for the whole series

Make way: She also slipped into a sexy fringed number with golden tassels

Up high: The presenter was lifted into the air during a dance number

She's back! Television presenter Zoe Ball pictured on opening night of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena on Friday

Lady in red: S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens wowed in a red dress which featured black sequin detailing as she danced alongside Frankie Sandford’s dance partner, Kevin Clifton

Helping out: The S Club 7 singer has been roped in to replace Frankie Bridge, who recently announced her pregnancy

Clearly a natural! Rachel seemed to perfectly slot into the live show along with the other contestants

Dream team: Simon Webbe and his partner, Kristina Rihanoff, also dazzled fans with their fancy footwork

A knockout: Kristina showed off her amazing dancer’s body in pink cut-out dress

Close: The dancing couple have amazing chemistry on the dancefloor

Wow: The pretty blonde is clearly fearless with her dance prowess and professional routines

All that jazz: The pair may not have won the show but they did manage to claim the first victory of the tour, much to Kristina’s delight

After the show, the dancer tweeted: ‘Thank you Birmingham for an incredible opening night and making @simonwebbe1 and I your champions !Very happy’.

Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute were on fine form as the rugby hunk wore a sailor costume to dance with the blonde professional.

Mark Wright and Karen Hauer didn’t seem to mind their first defeat of the tour as the former TOWIE hunk showed off his musly arms in a sequinned black vest top and black trousers.

Earlier in the day, the group were seen making their way from their hotels to the arena in an array of off-duty looks.

Howdy sailor: Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute were on fine form as the rugby hunk wore a sailor costume to dance with the blonde professional

She's a LEG-end! The blonde beauty is certainly lithe and toned - sporting an impressive figure

Competition! The pair showed off their fancy footwork

He's got the soul: The sportsman appeared to be on cloud nine dancing with some of the female pros

Flashing the flesh: Iveta happily pulled down Thom's shirt during a sizzling routine

Hunk factor: He put his impressive toned torso on show for the world to see

Tangerine dream: Mark Wright and Karen Hauer didn’t seem to mind their first defeat of the tour as the former TOWIE hunk showed off his musly arms in a sequinned black vest top and black trousers

So close: The couple finished in fourth place during the latest series of Strictly

A hit: Mark was one of the most improved contestants

Swift: The pair put on a dazzling performance with her ballroom routine

Get ready for this: Alison Hammond threw herself into the Strictly Come Dancing tour with dancing pro Aljaz Skorjanec

Back to it: Alison may not have made it to the final but she was thrilled to be back

Hey Mr DJ: BBC Radio One star Scott Mills looked cosy in a sparkling blazer and a faux fur scarf

Not so evil: The star was dolled up as Uncle Fester as he managed to give a special performance of the Foxtrot to the Addams Family theme

Comic duo: Along with partner Joanne Clifton, the Radio 1 DJ was the fifth star to leave Strictly Come Dancing after a Halloween special of the hit BBC competition