Mirrorball (trophy) on the wall, she's the fairest of them all! Rachel Stevens oozes sex appeal in electric blue flapper dress for Strictly tour rehearsals
She has been away from the limelight for some time in order to start a family.
But Rachel Stevens has proved that, despite taking part in BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing seven years ago, the mother-of-two still possesses a fabulous figure.
The blonde beauty wowed onlookers on Thursday as she took to the stage for a dress rehearsal of the UK Strictly tour in a skimpy flapper dress.
Stunning: Rachel Stevens wowed onlookers on Thursday as she took to the stage for a dress rehearsal of the UK Strictly tour in a skimpy flapper dress
Sporting micro-thin straps with a fringed skirt-effect, she looked radiant and every inch the professional dancer.
The S Club 7 star, who was the runner-up in the 2008 series of the show, matched her look with gold, strappy, Kylie Minogue-esque shoes.
Complete with smokey eye make-up and dramatic hair, she clearly means business.
Glam: The S Club 7 star, who was the runner-up in the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing, matched her look with gold, strappy, Kylie-esque shoes
Looking good: Rachel and dance partner, Kevin Clifton, look like they have been dancing for the whole series
In a twist to the show's usual formula, the chart-topper has replaced Frankie Sandford, who famously competed in the main show.
The pregnant star, who is married to footballer Wayne Bridge, was advised to withdraw from the tour by her doctor.
Having 'been there and done that' already, Rachel was on-hand to step in - and onto the stage.
Mother nature: In a twist to the show's usual formula, the chart-topper has replaced pregnant Frankie Sandford
Clearly a natural at the show's ballroom theme, she seemed to perfectly slot into the live show along with the other contestants, including Thom Evans and Iveta Luksiute.
Further fuelling rumours of a romance, the pair continue to get on famously.
Earlier this week Iveta was seen hand-delivering a personalised note framed picture which declared Thom the 'her partner'.
Clearly a natural! Rachel seemed to perfectly slot into the live show along with the other contestants
Getting close: Handsome Thom Evans and Iveta Luksiute are clearly having a good time on the show
Sharp-suited: Former rugby player Thom looked very dapper in his all-black attire
Obviously enjoying their time together, they could be seen laughing and joking while taking a break from the hardcore rehearsal routines.
Also dressing to impress Iveta wore a sparkly two-piece, which combined a fringed skirt and bra-top. Colour-co-ordinated with the rest of the female stars, she also wore gold, strappy shoes.
Meanwhile, Thom looked handsome in an all-black ensemble.
Competition! Also dressing to impress, Iveta wore a sparkly two-piece, which combined a fringed skirt and bra-top. Colour-co-ordinated with the rest of the female stars, she also wore gold, strappy shoes
Not shy: Iveta goes full-throttle into her stretches ahead of the live contest
She's a LEG-end! The blonde beauty is certainly lithe and toned - sporting an impressive figure
No less good-looking was TOWIE's Mark Wright, who sported a short-sleeved, open-neck shirt with sheer panels.
Other stars who attended included Simon Webbe, Scott Mills and TV host Zoe Ball, who is presenting the regional live show.
She wore a floor-length blue velvet gown, which afforded her a statuesque look at the centre of the proceedings.
Strictly hunky: No less good-looking was TOWIE's Mark Wright, who sported a short-sleeved, open-neck shirt
That's a nice colour blue! Simon would surely appreciate the colour-theme of the costumes, this year
Miss Ball was once known for her hard-partying lifestyle, but has been teetotal for the past six years.
However, last month she revealed that she is once again enjoying the occasional drink, although she can no longer ‘handle the hangovers’.
The mother-of-two said: ‘I have the odd one. But now I think moderation in everything.’
Hostess: Miss Ball was once known for her hard-partying lifestyle, but has been teetotal for the past six years
Off the wagon: Last month Zoe revealed that she's once again enjoying the occasional drink, although she can no longer ‘handle the hangovers’
Earlier in the day, even before the contestants changed into their attention-seeking stage-wear, Rachel managed to turn heads.
She headed to rehearsals in black leather, with skinny jeans and trainers for a casual - but cool - aesthetic.
She capped the look with a pair of designer sunglasses and an over-sized scarf to combat the January weather.
New addition: Rachel Stevens has replaced Frankie Sandford in the UK Strictly Come Dancing tour
Who's that girl? Rachel turned a myriad of heads as she entered the rehearsal space in Birmingham
Trendy: The S Club 7 star matched the look with skinny jeans and trainers for a casual - but cool - aesthetic
Smile! A die-hard fan stops the former S Club 7 star for a quick selfie in the street
Quality control: The fan is so keen to capture the perfect moment that he examines the picture
The star - who is re-forming with her S Club 7 bandmates - was clearly irresistible to fans who stopped her for autographs.
In fact, one even asked for a 'selfie' - to which Rachel graciously accepted.
Moments later she was seen making a dash into the rehearsal space, but her entrance was infinitely more classy than Caroline Flack's.
Looking good: The mother-of-two will perform during the tour with the handsome Kevin Clifton
Why so shy? Despite having recently enjoyed a holiday abroad, Caroline Flack was not willing to be seen
Despite having recently enjoyed a holiday abroad, Flack was not willing to be seen.
Carrying a scarf across her face, she was clearly keen to keep herself away from viewers who usually see her in full make-up and glamour mode.
What was visible underneath included some wet hair and a pair of aviator sunglasses.
In hiding: Carrying a scarf across her face, she was clearly keen to keep herself away from viewers who usually see her in full make-up and glamour mode
Keeping it casual: Thom Evans dressed down for his day of dance rehearsals in tracksuit bottoms
Star-studded: Other stars who followed suit included Mark Wright, formerly of TOWIE fame
Popular: The reality TV contestant was a popular part of the BBC1 prime-time series
Ready to move: Tom Chambers and Blue's Simon Webbe seemed happy to be part of the UK tour
Definitely not shy! Iveta strutted her stuff with typical trademark confidence ahead of the rehearsals
Having a ball! Zoe Ball didn't bother to dress up for the pre-performance rehearsals
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