Strictly pro Lauren Oakley puts on a leggy display in shorts as she arrives for rehearsals alongside Nadiya Bychkova and Michelle Tsiakkas
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Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley seemed in good spirits as she arrived for rehearsals at a north London dance studio on Wednesday morning.
Elsewhere, Michelle Tsiakkas and Nadiya Bychkova looked ready for training as they beamed as they headed into the studio.
Lauren put on a leggy display as she stepped out in a pair of blue denim shorts which she tucked a white shirt into.
She kept comfortable in a pair of black lace up boots and accessorised with a pair of large silver hoop earrings.
Meanwhile, Nadiya cut a cool figure in an oversized grey sweatshirt which she teamed with coordinated cycling shorts and trainers.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley seemed in good spirits as she arrived for rehearsals at a north London dance studio on Wednesday morning
Elsewhere Michelle Tsiakkas (L) and Nadiya Bychkova (R) looked ready for training as they beamed as they headed into the studio
The mother-of-one kept low-key by wearing a grey baseball cap, stylish sunglasses and carried her belongings in a large white tote bag.
Michelle, who joined the BBC show in 2022, showed off her incredible figure in a fitted eye catching pink leotard which she teamed with Adidas tracksuit bottoms.
Meanwhile last year's winner Vito Coppola seemed to be late as he dashed out of his car and quickly ran inside the studio.
The dancer, who wore green shorts and a white T-shirt, was spotted wearing a knee as he held up his thumb to cameras.
Luba Mushtuk flashed her gorgeous smile and held up a peace sign as she arrived wearing an all black outfit.
Elsewhere, Katya Jones flashed her toned abs in a black sports bra, leggings and an open white Dodgers baseball shirt.
Jowita cut a very cool figure in a double denim number as she arrived sipping on a coffee.
She looked incredible in the oversized jacket and jeans as she completed her ensemble with a pair of sunglasses.
The dancer accessorised with a pair of large hoop earrings and placed a pair of sunglasses on top of her head
Last year's winner Vito Coppola seemed to be late as he dashed out of his car and quickly ran inside the studio
The dancer, who wore green shorts and a white T-shirt, was spotted wearing a knee as he held up his thumb to cameras
Luba Mushtuk flashed a smile and held up a peace sign as she arrived wearing an all black outfit
Elsewhere, Katya Jones flashed her toned abs in a black sports bra, leggings and an open white Dodgers baseball shirt
The dancer was seen holding up a peace sign as she headed inside
Jowita cut a very cool figure in a double denim number as she arrived sipping on a coffee
It comes after the Strictly celebrity contestants were spotted arriving for their first rehearsals last week.
Actors Shayne Ward and Sarah Hadland joined Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and comedian Chris McCausland at a London studio, where they were warmly greeted by the pro dancers.
EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick and Olympic swimmer Tom Dean were the tenth and eleventh celebs confirmed last Thursday.
Jamie, who plays Jay Brown on EastEnders, has joined the lineup after scoring the highest possible mark in the Christmas show last year.
Speaking on Radio 1, Jamie said: 'I had a ball doing the Strictly Christmas special last year, so when I was asked to join for this series it was the easiest yes!'
'This is a fresh challenge and it will be so different to be learning a new dance every week and for the public to have their say. I’m hoping to be Salsa-ing around Albert Square in no time and I’ll be asking my Walford Strictly alumni for some words of wisdom.'
Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer Tom, 24, meanwhile had already let slip his involvement in the show after his team came first in the freestyle relay in the Summer Olympics last week.
Brimming with excitement after Team GB's big win, Tom accidentally announced he was set to appear on the upcoming series of the BBC dance show.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Tom made history as the first British man to win a gold medal for the men’s 200m swim freestyle in over 100 years, going on to win a further gold medal in Tokyo.
Most recently, Tom brought home his third gold medal for Team GB from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the team 4 x 200m freestyle relay.
Tom admitted he had broken rules by letting slip the news early, saying on Thursday: 'I am taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024! You may have heard me accidentally say it poolside first… but now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing.'
Nancy Xu looked edgy in a patterned sweatshirt and oversized green ribbed trousers
She looked in good spirits as she completed her outfit with a pair of slip on shoes and tinted red sunglasses
Johannes Radebe looked ready for training as he carried a Starbucks coffee and placed his headphones around her neck
The dancer flashed his phone to cameras revealing he was listening to Taylor Swift's hit track, No Body, No Crime from her album Evermore
Kai Widdrington wrapped up in a grey hoodie which he teamed with Gymshark skinny trackstui bottoms
Celebrity Big Brother star Nikita Kuzmin was spotted entering the studio carrying two large tote bags
Carlos Gu rocked a summer outfit as he arrived wearing a tank top and sandals
Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer Tom, 24, meanwhile had already let slip his involvement in the show after his Olympic team came first in the freestyle relay
EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick will take part in the upcoming series
Corrie star Shayne and Miranda's Sarah dashed from the ITV Lorraine studio to the rehearsal, after being unveiled in the lineup.
Sarah, 53, made her name as Miranda's sidekick Stevie in the celebrated BBC sitcom, as well as being one of the original cast members of the multi award winning series Horrible Histories.
The comedy star has also had roles in Waterloo Road and That Mitchell and Webb Look as well as 2008 Bond movie Quantum Of Solace.
Sarah gushed: 'I cannot believe I am part of Strictly! I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year. I’m so ready for the glitz, glam and glitter and hopefully I can make everyone watching at home proud!'
Shayne, 39, shot to fame in 2005 when he won the second ever series of The X Factor. He will join fellow X Factor star JB Gill, from the band JLS, on Strictly.
Although his first and second album charted at number one and number two respectively, his third album received a lukewarm reception and disappointing sales.
Moving into the world of acting, the star joined the cast of Coronation Street as Aidan Connor from 2015 to 2018, a decade after he won the singing competition.
Shayne made his last appearance as Aidan Connor on 7 May 2018.
And the star has already had some dance practice as he also competed on Dancing On Ice back in 2013.
He most recently appeared in a Channel 5 drama called The Good Ship Murder, alongside his former Corrie co-star Catherine.
'I'm buzzing to see all of the sparkles and magic that is Strictly in real life,' Shayne said. 'I'm no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level. No promises on my dancing ability, but I will give it my best shot!'
Strictly Come Dancing fans have furiously slammed this year's lineup as 'the worst to ever exist'.
Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and TOWIE's Pete Wicks were both unveiled as part of the new series, joining comedian Chris McCausland, JLS singer JB Gill, 80s rocker Toyah Wilcox, Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishnan and singer Wynne Evans.
The final three celebrity contestants that will compete on the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing were announced on Monday - including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles (pictured)
Sam Quek, MBE, is a television personality and former field hockey player. She was also a team captain on A Question of Sport
STRICTLY LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Profession: Comedian
Chris says: 'If anybody out there is thinking - How the hell is he going to do that? - then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing.'
Dr. Punam Krishan
Age: Unknown
Profession: GP and broadcaster
Punam says: 'I have watched Strictly every year and it feels extra special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied.'
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Profession: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah says: 'I'm super excited and love this show. To be a part of it, the spray tan the glitter. Its a landmark year for me I came a pensioner, Glasto and now I get spray tans.'
Pete Wicks
Age: 36
Profession: Reality star
Pete says: 'Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.'
Shayne Ward
Age: 39
Profession: Actor and singer
Shayne says: 'I'm no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level.'
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Profession: Olympic medal winning swimmer
Tom says: 'Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing'
Nick Knowles
Age: 61
Profession: TV presenter
Nick says: 'I am going to really go for it I will throw myself at it 100 per cent!'
Montell Douglas
Age: 38
Profession: Former Team GB Olympian and current Gladiator
Montell says: 'Hopefully a few of my Gladiator moves will come in handy with the Tango or Paso Doble!'
JB Gill
Age: 37
Profession: Singer
JB says: 'A lot of the ballroom styles are very alien to me - I didn't do those dances growing up. I am not a trained dancer.'
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Profession: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne says: 'The stuff I'm nervous about is the ones that involve jumping, I don't really want to do the jive, I'm nervous about that.
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Profession: Model and reality star
Tasha says: 'I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it's a firm Ghouri family favourite - so this is a total dream come true.'
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Profession: Actress
Sarah says: 'I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year.'
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Profession: EastEnders star
Jamie says: 'I had a ball doing the Christmas special, so when I was asked to join it was the easiest yes!'
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Profession: Former GB hockey player and presenter
Sam says: 'I am so relieved it is out there now it has been hard to keep a secret! The rumours were spreading and I had to lie! I am used to dancing on a girls night out but I will give it my all'
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Profession: Former footballer
Paul says: 'I won't worry about it until it starts but when it does I will be nervous - I have only danced three times in my life!'
