Helen Skelton dons a black jersey as she and Molly Rainford lead stars departing hotel for Strictly

Helen Skelton and Molly Rainford led the stars departing their London hotel for Elstree Studios ahead of Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing. 

Presenter Helen, 39, cut a casual figure in a black rugby jersey which she teamed up with coordinating leggings and white trainers, while carrying a padded coat.

CBBC star Molly, 22, who couldn’t seem to contain her laughter, kept things low-key in a black hoodie, a matching jacket and pink leggings.

Emerging: Helen Skelton (left) and Molly Rainford (right) led the stars departing their London hotel for Elstree Studios ahead of Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing

Molly – who carried a chocolate panettone jar – was joined by pro dancer Nancy Xu, while Ellie Taylor and Fleur East followed closely behind.

It comes after Molly narrowly avoided getting the boot on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday evening. 

Tyler West became the eighth contestant to leave the show after he faced Molly in the dreaded dance off on Saturday.

Trendy: Presenter Helen, 39, cut a casual figure in a black rugby jersey

Beauty: She teamed it up with coordinating leggings and white trainers, while carrying a padded coat

In her element: CBBC star Molly, 22, couldn’t seem to contain her laughter

Casual: She kept things low-key in a black hoodie, a matching jacket and pink leggings

Pals: Molly was joined by pro dancer Nancy Xu, who followed closely behind

Molly and Carlos Gu performed their Jive to Bandstand by Barry Manilow.

They were followed by Tyler and Dianne Buswell dancing their to a KC and the sunshine band mega mix in a bid to impress the judges and remain in the competition.

After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts.

Chic: Ellie Taylor put her best fashion foot forward in a black-and-white checked sweater

Chic: She also sported a pair of unmissable blue joggers and tortoise-shell sunglasses

Beaming: Fleur East flashed a dazzling smile as she later emerged

Happy: The star wore a brown trench coat and trousers in a darker shade

Two votes went to Molly and one to Tyler, the deciding vote was down to head judge Shirley Ballas.

She chose to save Molly and Carlos, saying: ‘Well, I agree with my fellow judges, this is probably one of the most difficult dance offs that we’ve ever had to choose.

‘Both couples were outstanding, both improved their performances but I am going to go with what I believe in, and that is a quality of movement and precision in partnering, and I am going to go with Molly and Carlos.’

Cheerio! She winked and waved towards onlookers as she climbed into the back of a car

Delighted: The former X Factor contestant continued to exhibit her sparkly grin