Strictly’s Nicola Adams and Katya Jones wrap up in padded coats as they head to rehearsals

They came third on last week’s leaderboard as they continue to make history as the first ever same-sex dancing couple on the BBC show.

And Nicola Adams and Katya Jones ensured they maintained their great start on Strictly Come Dancing as they headed to rehearsals at a London studio on Tuesday morning.

The former boxer, 38, and the professional dancer, 31, kept warm in the chilly climes as they wrapped up in padded jackets.

Busy bees: Nicola Adams (L) and Katya Jones (R) ensured they maintained their great start on Strictly Come Dancing as they headed to rehearsals at a London studio on Tuesday morning

Sportswoman Nicola teamed her outerwear with cream co-ords, including a hooded jumper and matching joggers.

The Olympian appeared to go make-up free and rounded off her appearance with chunky boots by Timberland.

Ballroom star Katya, meanwhile, was dressed in a plain black T-shirt, grey running tights and thigh-high sock boots.

With her tresses worn in a straight fashion, the TV star complemented her features with light strokes of radiant foundation.

Low-key: The former boxer, 38, kept warm in the chilly climes as she wrapped up in a padded jacket

Sporty chic: Sportswoman Nicola teamed her outerwear with cream co-ords, including a hooded jumper and matching joggers

Autumn attire: The professional dancer, 31, wore in a bubble-style grey coat

Stepping out in style: The ballroom star was also dressed in a plain black T-shirt, grey running tights and thigh-high sock boots

In great spirits: The dance expert beamed with delight as she prepared to help refine Nicola’s footwork

Ready to go! The choreographer carried her essentials in a bright pink backpack

Organised: The former WBO female flyweight title holder lugged her possessions in a monochrome suitcase

Katya recently admitted Nicola doesn’t have ‘natural grace’ and claimed some of her previous Strictly partners were ‘problematic.’ 

The Russian beauty also insisted that ‘there should be chemistry,’ regardless of whether with a man or a woman.

The brunette told The Sun: ‘Nicola is my fifth dance partner and there have been some who were… problematic, let’s say.

‘Even if you take Nicola, she does not have natural grace, plasticity. But, if you apply the right method I believe anyone can learn.

Time to tango: Amy Downden and former royal marine JJ Chlamers were pictured arriving at rehearsals

She’s got style: The  dancer looked effortlessly stylish in lace-up boots and a silk leopard print scarf

‘I love this term – aggressive positivity – it’s kind of such an optimistic-aggressive attitude. There should be “chemistry.” It doesn’t matter with a man or a woman.’ 

During her 2018 stint on the series, the media personality was caught kissing her dance partner Seann Walsh when she was married to fellow pro Neil Jones, 38, and while he was in a relationship with Rebecca Humphries.  

Actress Rebecca immediately broke up with Seann, while Katya and Neil split 10 months after the scandal. 

Impressive: The dynamic duo came third on last week’s leaderboard (pictured on Saturday’s show)