Thursday 22 September 2016

Strictly Come Dancing last-minute rehearsals: Daisy Lowe Aljaz Skorjanec Ed Balls, Katya Jones, Will Young, Karen Clifton, Louise Redknapp, Kevin Clifton

Hot to (fox) trot! Daisy Lowe and Aljaz Skorjanec get put through their paces as the Strictly Come Dancing stars squeeze in last-minute rehearsals 

They'll face the bright lights of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this weekend, when they perform their first dances. 
So the celebrity contestants were understandably feeling the pressure as they squeezed in some last minute rehearsals on Thursday. 
Whilst Daisy Lowe and Aljaz Skorjanec have been quickstepping all over town for a host of glitzy events, the pair were finally seen buckling down in the dance studio.
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Quick step to it! Daisy Lowe and Aljaz Skorjanec have been quickstepping all over town for a host of glitzy events, the pair were finally seen buckling down in the dance studio
Quick step to it! Daisy Lowe and Aljaz Skorjanec have been quickstepping all over town for a host of glitzy events, the pair were finally seen buckling down in the dance studio
The Slovenian ballroom dancer was seen putting Daisy through her paces as they practised their waltz to Unforgettable by Nat King Cole. 
Hand in hand as they spun around the dance floor, the pair seemed in great spirits during the rehearsals. 
A firm friendship had undoubtedly been formed between the duo, as they collapsed in giggles whilst perfecting the steps. 
Clad in a black bralet and skintight leggings, Daisy's model figure was similar to a dancer's athletic build, no doubt helping her waltz across the floor.




Daisy Lowe dances up a storm with Aljaz Scorjanec for Strictly

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Pre-show jitterbugs! The Slovenian ballroom dancer was seen putting Daisy through her paces as they practised their waltz to Unforgettable by Nat King Cole
Pre-show jitterbugs! The Slovenian ballroom dancer was seen putting Daisy through her paces as they practised their waltz to Unforgettable by Nat King Cole
Jive time: Clad in a black bralet and skintight leggings, Daisy's model figure was similar to a dancer's athletic build, no doubt helping her waltz across the floor
Jive time: Clad in a black bralet and skintight leggings, Daisy's model figure was similar to a dancer's athletic build, no doubt helping her waltz across the floor
Cheerful: A firm friendship had undoubtedly been formed between the duo, as they collapsed in giggles whilst perfecting the steps
But whilst they may have looked like naturals, they will no doubt be facing stiff competition from Louise Redknapp, who also seemed to be taking to the routine. 
The Eternal star will be performing the jive to Jump, Jive and Wail by the Brian Setzer Orchestra and seemed to throw herself into the moves. 
Louise has been partnered with Kevin Clifton and the pair will no doubt be watched by all as they've been tipped to reach the final. 



Louise Redknapp and her dance partner Kevin get practicing

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Up against it: But whilst they may have looked like naturals, they will no doubt be facing stiff competition from Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton who seemed to be taking to the routine
Shuffling along: The Eternal star will be performing the jive to Jump, Jive and Wail by the Brian Setzer Orchestra and seemed to throw herself into the moves
Shuffling along: The Eternal star will be performing the jive to Jump, Jive and Wail by the Brian Setzer Orchestra and seemed to throw herself into the moves
Twist it: Louise has been partnered with Kevin Clifton and the pair will no doubt be watched by all as they've been tipped to reach the final
Twist it: Louise has been partnered with Kevin Clifton and the pair will no doubt be watched by all as they've been tipped to reach the final
Moving along: The pair were in great spirits on the dancefloor 
Moving along: The pair were in great spirits on the dancefloor 
Another hot favourite for the show, Will Young, also seemed to be tearing up the dance floor - unsurprising with his background in musical theatre. 
Partnered with Karen Clifton - the wife of professional dancer Kevin - Will seem surprised at how hard he was being pushed by the fiery Venezuelan.
He'll no doubt be grateful for the support, however, when he performs the Tango to David Bowie's Let Dance - in what has been billed as a tribute to the late singer. 

Will Young put through his paces ahead of Strictly launch

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Getting into it: Another hot favourite for the show, Will Young, also seemed to be tearing up the dance floor - unsurprising with his background in musical theatre
Getting into it: Another hot favourite for the show, Will Young, also seemed to be tearing up the dance floor - unsurprising with his background in musical theatre
Perfectly paired: Partnered with Karen Clifton - the wife of professional dancer Kevin - Will seem surprised at how hard he was being pushed by the fiery Venezuelan
Perfectly paired: Partnered with Karen Clifton - the wife of professional dancer Kevin - Will seem surprised at how hard he was being pushed by the fiery Venezuelan
Take a bow-ie: He'll no doubt be grateful for the support, however, when he performs the Tango to David Bowie's Let Dance - in what has been billed as a tribute to the late singer
Take a bow-ie: He'll no doubt be grateful for the support, however, when he performs the Tango to David Bowie's Let Dance - in what has been billed as a tribute to the late singer
One star who'll also be feeling the pressure is Ed Balls - who will dance the waltz to Are You Lonesome Tonight by Elvis Presley.
The Labour MP has been put on a strict diet by Russian partner Katya Jones and will no doubt be keen to do well to cope with the sacrifice. 
At 300/1 to win the competition, he's undoubtedly a show outsider, but will no doubt still be looking to impress. 
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One this Friday at 9pm, and again on Saturday at 6:30pm. 



Ed Balls AKA Westminster's would-be waltzer starts dance practice

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Getting into the swing of things: One star who'll also be feeling the pressure is Ed Balls - who will dance the waltz to Are You Lonesome Tonight by Elvis Presley
Getting into the swing of things: One star who'll also be feeling the pressure is Ed Balls - who will dance the waltz to Are You Lonesome Tonight by Elvis Presley
Feeling the pressure: The Labour MP has been put on a strict diet by Russian partner Katya Jones and will no doubt be keen to do well to cope with the sacrifice
Feeling the pressure: The Labour MP has been put on a strict diet by Russian partner Katya Jones and will no doubt be keen to do well to cope with the sacrifice
Glitterball champion? At 300/1 to win the competition, he's undoubtedly a show outsider, but will no doubt still be looking to impress
Glitterball champion? At 300/1 to win the competition, he's undoubtedly a show outsider, but will no doubt still be looking to impress


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