Strictly Come Dancing’s Jayde Adams has continued the hard graft to make her way up the leaderboard as she headed into rehearsals on Thursday ahead of her Saturday night performance.
After landing in ninth place last week, comedian Jayde, 37, has been gearing up to try to impress the judges and viewers with a Cha Cha Cha for the Movie Week episode.
The actress and writer was pictured cutting a casual figure in a stylish hat as she got ready for another day of rehearsing her twinkle toes with professional dance partner Karen Hauer.
All smiles: Strictly’s Jayde Adams is pictured heading into rehearsals in London on Thursday morning as she continued the hard graft to make her way up the leaderboard
Hard work: After landing in ninth place last week, comedian Jayde, 37, has been gearing up to get even higher numbers from the judges on Movie Week this week
Jayde and Karen are preparing for their fast-paced dance to Flashdance’s What A Feeling after two weeks of good votes from judges Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.
Pictured on Thursday to the bright London sunshine, the Bristol native wore a white button-up bodysuit, navy blue wide-legged tracksuit bottoms and a pair of comfortable white trainers.
She completed the casual look with a chic navy blue fedora hat and dragged her mustard yellow suitcase into the studio.
The 6ft 2 comedian also wore a bright and bold red lip and a flushed pink colour crossed her cheeks.
Jayde and Karen reappeared later in the afternoon as they left rehearsals on Thursday, with a quick outfit change for the comedian.
Casual: The actress and writer was pictured on Thursday morning cutting a casual figure as she got ready for another day of rehearsing her twinkle toes with dance partner Karen Hauer
She wore a ‘Choose Love’ black t-shirt instead of her white number, pairing the look with a cream coloured trench coat.
She walked hand-in-hand with Karen Hauer, who wore light blue denim jeans, a mocha brown high-neck bodysuit and a camel coloured trench coat to match her celebrity dance partner.
She finished the look with a Louis Vuitton tote bag and some stylish black sunglasses as she strolled out of the studio in good spirits.
Getting ready! Pictured on Thursday to the bright London sunshine, the Bristol native wore a white button-up bodysuit, navy blue wide-legged tracksuit bottoms and a pair of white trainers
On the first week, Jayde broke down in tears after getting a standing ovation on her Samba to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera.
The star gave a sassy, attitude filled performance with her partner Karen, leaving the audience and judges stood up on their feet giving a thunderous round of applause.
Motsi Mabuse, who stood after Jayde’s performance alongside Shirley Ballas, excitedly claimed: ‘Samba you’re in trouble, you’ve never met this woman!’, while Shirley quipped: ‘I haven’t seen that much attitude on week one – just fantastic!’
Hand-in-hand: Jayde and Karen reappeared later in the afternoon as they left rehearsals on Thursday, with a quick outfit change for the comedian
Happy days: Jayde wore a ‘Choose Love’ black t-shirt instead of her white number, pairing the look with a cream coloured trench coat
Time to rest: Karen Hauer wore light blue denim jeans, a mocha brown high-neck bodysuit and a camel coloured trench coat to match her celebrity dance partner
Beaming: Jayde looked pleased with her hard work today as she got into the car following rehearsals for Strictly at London studios
Jayde wore a showstopping first week outfit wearing a black and silver sparkling dress with her wild blonde curls thrown up in a high ponytail.
Dance partner Karen stunned in a sparkling mini dress and her warm brown curly locks worn loosely.
When asked by host Tess Daly how she was feeling about receiving a standing ovation for her performance, she put her hand to her face and looked down without being able to say a word.
After receiving her score of 23 out of 40 from the judges, Jayde struggled to hide her emotions as she paid tribute to Karen.
Nothing her fellow celebrities who cheered as she received her score, Jayde said: ‘I love you all so much! If I think about it too much I am going to cry.’
Drama: Jayde and Karen won 26 points out of 40 from the judges for their Tango to Adele’s Rumour Has It on week two (pictured)
Giving it her all: The dramatic number saw Jayde wearing a glamorous red jumpsuit embellished with diamante detailing on the waistband and collar, with her hair in an up-do
Turning to Karen, she added: ‘We get to do this once a week, and you’ll say it with your partners as well. It’s all about you, baby.
‘This Strictly experience is going to be through you and I’m so proud. It’s been a great time rehearsing with her, it has been amazing.’
And on week two, which saw Scottish television presenter Kaye Adams eliminated in the first public vote-off, Jayde and Karen won 26 points out of 40 from the judges for their Tango to Adele’s Rumour Has It.
The dramatic number saw Jayde wearing a glamorous red jumpsuit embellished with diamante detailing on the waistband and collar, with her hair kept in a pouffed up-do.
Ahead of her appearance on the BBC favourite, Jayde Adams revealed that she’s doing Strictly Come Dancing for her late sister Jenna, who died from a brain tumour 11 years ago at the age of just 28.
The comedian told how it was ‘such an emotional thing for her’ to take part in the BBC competition to honour her sibling – who studied contemporary dance at university.
They’ve got the moves: An excited Motsi exclaimed: ‘Samba you’re in trouble, you’ve never met this woman!’, while Shirley quipped: ‘I haven’t seen that much attitude on week one!’
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