Helen Skelton and Kym Marsh led the stars departing their hotel for Elstree Studios ahead of the second Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday.
Make-up free Helen, 39, looked causal in an oversized cream sweater which she teamed up with tight leather trousers and matching shoes.
Meanwhile Kym, 46, kept things low-key in a grey jumper featuring a ‘Wellness’ motif, as well as black leggings and coordinating trainers.
Emerging: Helen Skelton (left) and Kym Marsh (right) led the stars departing their hotel for Elstree Studios ahead of the second Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday
The actress – who beamed for onlookers – accessorised with oversized shades and wore a charcoal vest top under her jumper.
Former Blue Peter presenter Helen styled her damp blonde tresses over her shoulder and framed her face with a pair of sunglasses.
Following soon afterwards were cast members Ellie Simmonds, Kaye Adams, Dianne Buswell, Karen Hauer, Vito Coppola, Fleur East, Jayde Adams, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu.
Low-key: Make-up free Helen, 39, looked causal in an oversized cream sweater
Out and about: She toted her essentials around in a black bag, which she slung over her shoulder
Looking good: Helen teamed her top up with tight leather trousers and matching shoes
Casual: Meanwhile Kym, 46, kept things low-key in a grey jumper featuring a ‘Wellness’ motif, as well as black leggings and coordinating trainers
Kym will be taking to the floor with partner Graziano Di Prima however she recently revealed her vertigo diagnosis may in fact ruin her chances of winning.
Speaking to Rylan Clark on Friday’s Strictly: It Takes Two the television personality admitted that her Viennese Waltz exasperates her condition.
She explained: ‘Well, you see I have got visual vertigo. I had an ear problem about six years ago and it left me with visual vertigo, so basically even moving lights make me feel weird.
Showstopping: Fleur East commanded attention in a white jacket
Waving: She teamed the jacket up with contrasting black leggings and matching trainers
Trendy: Karen Hauer put her best fashion foot forward in a brown coat
Unmissable: She carried an eye-popping yellow handbag and shot a peace sign for fans
‘I can’t do it, so spinning and spinning, there is a particular part in this routine where I am spinning so fast and then he [Graziano] wants me to get up and do a turn on my own’.
She continued: ‘Well, I can’t do them at the best of times so I am literally like, ‘Oh my, what am I going to do here?’
It comes after Gordon and Tana Ramsay shared a snap of themselves on the famous Strictly dance floor, joking that they have signed up for the show’s Christmas special.
Hot stuff: Dianne Buswell put on a leggy display in an oversized white sweater with black squiggles
Pals: Molly Rainford and her dance partner Carlos Gu emerged soon afterwards
Eye-popping: Molly caught the eye in a neon padded jacket with black prints
In her element: She shot a dazzling smile for onlookers
Taking to his Instagram Stories on Friday the celebrity chef, 55, laughed as he and Tana, 48, cuddled up and danced on the iconic set at BBC Elstree.
The proud parents were often in the audience during the last series when daughter Tilly, then 20, finished in sixth place.
Gordon captioned the snap: ‘ Christmas special, can’t wait #BBCstrictly’.
Gordon cut a casual figure for the outing in a black t-shirt and jeans while slipping his feet into comfy trainers.
Showing some skin: Jayde Adams flashed her midriff in a white bandeau and black joggers
Suave: Vito Coppola wore a light blue denim jacket and black trousers for his exit
Low-key: He wore a black hoodie and contrasting white trainers
Tana, who married the chef in 1996, looked gorgeous in a black shift dress emblazoned with a swan print, tights and stone grey ankle boots.
Accentuating her features with a hint of make-up she let her brunette tresses fall to her shoulders in a gentle curl.
Previous Christmas specials have featured the likes of Sara Cox, First Dates’ Fred Sirieix and singer Anne-Marie, as well as a whole host of returning celebs from the main series.
MailOnline contacted representatives for BBC and Strictly for comment at the time.
Age-defying: Kaye Adams went make-up free while donning a khaki jacket
Keeping it casual: She completed her look with a pair of grey trainers
Beaming: Ellie Simmonds grinned from ear-to-ear as she strolled out of the hotel
The television personality was famously brought to tears when he watched his then 20-year-old daughter dance alongside her partner Nikita Kumzin.
Speaking to the Radio Times last year Gordon, who also shares daughter Holly, Megan and sons Jack and Oscar with his wife, said that he would ever signing up to the dancing show he said: ‘In a f**king heartbeat.’
However when asked if he would enjoy strutting his stuff in sequins he replied: ‘No, Jesus Christ, no. Don’t they sew your pants into your shirt?’
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One on Saturday at 6:30pm.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Who are the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Celebrity’s age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started’
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Celebrity’s age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it’s going to so much fun.’
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: ‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.’
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
James Bye and Amy Dowden
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.’
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Celebrity’s age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this.’
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Celebrity’s age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.’
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celebrity’s age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.’
RICHIE ANDERSON AND GIOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!’
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.’
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Celebrity’s age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’ve been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it’s time for me to come home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD AND CARLOS GU
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I’ll be sharing it with.’
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY XU
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: ‘I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!’
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Celebrity’s age: 55
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes’
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celebrity’s age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!’
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