BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars all smiles as they celebrate while rumoured line-up emerges
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Strictly Come Dancing stars appeared all smiles as they headed into rehearsals for the upcoming series. The start of their work on the string of pro numbers that will feature throughout the series began last week and are set to continue until the pre-records take place next month.
They have been joining creative director Jason Gilkinson for their first day of rehearsals. A previously shared group snap showed Amy Dowden back with her co-stars for the first time since being diagnosed with breast cancer last year, which forced her to miss the 2023 series.
Reigning champion Vito Coppola was also seen beaming as he prepared for his third year in ballroom while Aljaz Skorjanec appeared thrilled to be back after it was revealed he'd once again be one of the Strictly pros following a two-year hiatus. READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson told it's 'so needed' as she issues 'don't' message to fans before apology Now, some of the dancers have been seen heading for another day of rehearsals on Tuesday (July 30) and they had reason to celebrate as it was Nancy Xu's birthday.
The dancer, who has been a staple pro on the show since 2019, was celebrating her 33rd birthday and looked fabulous in a red summer dress as she arrived for another day on the dancefloor.
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