Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell links arms with Vito Coppola as Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier leave the final Strictly Live Tour rehearsal in Birmingham

Dianne Buswell linked arms with Vito Coppola as they stepped out in Birmingham on Thursday after rehearsals for the latest Strictly Come Dancing tour.

Dianne, 34, wore a white trench coat with denim details as she bundled up against the cold weather.

She walked arm in arm next to fellow professional dancer Vito Coppola – who won Strictly with Ellie Leach – as the duo seemed very cheerful.

Italian choreographer Vito, 31, waved at the camera as he donned a black jacket and gray joggers – while carrying a brown duffel bag.

This year’s Strictly winner, Ellie Leach, was busy chatting with Bobby Brazier. The former Corrie star, 22, dressed in a black leather jacket and cream scarf as she held a can of drink.

Meanwhile, EastEnders favorite Bobby, 20, braved the cold as he wore the zip of his puffed jacket down, exposing his chest.

The model wore gray sweatpants and carried both water and a takeaway box.

Elsewhere, Strictly judge Shirley Ballas put on a radiant show as she couldn’t stop smiling ahead of the tour – which kicks off on Friday.

Shirley, 63, looked effortlessly chic as she dressed up in a glamorous black coat and elegant matching trousers.

The former ballroom dancer wore a white sweater underneath and towered in a pair of black platform boots.

Carrying an expensive Gucci tote bag, the dance icon turned heads as she walked to the car, beaming happily.

Meanwhile, Annabel Croft was busy on the phone, wearing a padded jacket, gray hat and matching scarf.

The tennis sensation, 57, wore navy blue leggings and cozy trainers after her grueling day and was seen carrying a duffel bag.

Angela Scanlon opted for a black tracksuit and stayed warm in a fluffy cream coat and scarf – while pro dancer Nancy Xu put on an understated performance.

The Irish TV star, 40, wore black Chelsea boots and a black baseball cap, and Nancy, 32, opted for a multi-coloured puffed jacket as she carried a few boxes of takeaway food.

Meanwhile, Carlos Gu linked arms with Angela Rippon as the duo flashed very happy grins through their lenses.

The Chinese choreographer, 31, looked typically stylish in a green top and wide-leg trousers, paired with a gray scarf and a long black coat.

Meanwhile, BBC presenter Angela, 79, appeared jovial, wearing a gray jacket with fur trim.

Nadiya Bychkova gave a loving show together with her partner and professional dancer Kai Widdrington.

The couple, who have been dating since January 2022, held hands as they walked outside.

Ukrainian dancer Nadiya, 34, stunned in a beige ribbed co-ord set, adding a pink hat and black jacket.

Kai, 28, flashed a happy grin as he donned a black tracksuit and baseball cap.

Janette Manrara, Karen Hauer and Jowita Przystal all stepped out together alongside a male friend.

Miami-born Janette, 40, showed off her fashion sense in red leggings and cream Chelsea boots, teamed with an also cream turtleneck and a matching jacket.

Venezuelan dancer Karen, 41, turned heads in a yellow fluorescent maxi coat as she was seen carrying a backpack and her takeaway box.

Polish ballroom star Jowita, 29, couldn’t go wrong in an all-black ensemble, with white socks and Ugg mini boots and a cream hat.

Elsewhere, Katya Jones exuded fashion in a black print maxi quilted coat, which she teamed with a black turtleneck and a black baseball cap.

The Russian stunner, 34, wore skinny denim and carried a gray tote bag, which looked good.

Graziano Di Prima kept warm in a black puffed jacket and matching beanie as he looked radiant as he stepped out after the sweaty session.

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, 57, had his hands full carrying a heavy duffel bag and luggage, looking chilly in a double jacket and gray trousers.

As the stars prepare to kick off the show’s tour, Shirley spoke during an episode of Lorraine earlier this week as she defended Giovanni Pernice amid his feud with his former partner Amanda Abbington.

The show’s head judge called the 33-year-old dancer an ‘absolute gentleman’ after Amanda recently claimed the show left her with PTSD and reportedly demanded footage of their rehearsals together.

The Sherlock actress, 51, is said to have sought legal advice over the dancer’s alleged behavior towards her and believes video footage could ‘support’ her claims.

Speaking about Lorraine, Shirley said in response to the recent revelations: ‘I have known Giovanni for many years and he is an absolutely wonderful teacher.

‘My only experience with him is that he is an absolute gentleman. He gives 100%.

“Strictly these kinds of shows are heavy shows, so you know when you’re signing up for that kind of thing. It’s quite difficult to do the show.’