Newlywed Strictly star Amy Dowden joins co-stars Karen Hauer and Luba Mushtuk for show rehearsals
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She finally tied the knot with her fiancé Ben Jones last month after two delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
And newlywed Amy Dowden got back to work on Wednesday as she headed for Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals in London.
She joined fellow professional dancers Karen Hauer and Luba Mushtuk, who were all smiles and donned sporty black ensembles as they were seen outing the training room following a short break.
Back at it: newlywed Amy Dowden got back to work on Wednesday as she headed for Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals in London
Dancer Amy – who is working despite it being her 32nd birthday – flashed a glimpse of her toned midriff in a black and green crop top as she strolled towards training.
She teamed this with a denim jacket, black joggers and black trainers, with the beauty accessorising with sunglasses and a brown designer clutch bag.
She was also seen wearing knee pads, indicating that the dancers were no doubt rehearsing a thrilling and daring routine.
Joining them fellow dancers Jowita Przystał, Nancy Xu and new professional Lauren Oakley, who all flashed their abs in crop tops as they made their way down the street.
Here come the girls: She joined fellow professional dancers Karen Hauer and Luba Mushtuk (L-R), who were all smiles and donned sporty black ensembles as they were seen outing the training room following a short break (pictured with Jowita Przystał)
Nancy, who teamed her ab-flashing blue top with beige trousers, was accompanied by the other latest additions to the pro line-up – Carlos Gu and Michelle Tsiakkas.
Elsewhere, Neil Jones looked positively chirpy as he skipped down the street to rehearsals.
Neil’s good mood may be due to the fact that he recently confirmed that he has a new ‘special lady’ in his life, after he was seen getting close to Love Island’s Chyna Mills.
Wow: Karen displayed her rock hard abs in a black crop top as she led the way out of rehearsals
There she is : Jowita teamed her black crop top with low-slung black joggers and white trainers
Nice to see you: Jowita flashed a dazzling smile and cheerfully waved as she walked on by
His fellow Strictly boys including Gorka Marquez, Giovanni Pernice and newcomer Vito Coppola were also seen in good spirits near the rehearsal space.
While Johannes Radebe, Cameron Lombard and Graziano Di Prima also donned sporty ensembles as they got to work at rehearsals.
Show choreographers Ash-Leigh Hunter and Jason Gilkison were also seen nearby.
The outings comes as retired England football player and manager Tony Adams MBE was announced as the 11th celebrity confirmed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2022.
Work it: Pro Nancy looked sensational in her form-fitting ensemble
Step forward: New dancer Michelle covered her eyes with sunglasses as she stepped out into the sunshine
Co-stars: Nancy, who teamed her ab-flashing blue top with beige trousers, was accompanied by the other latest additions to the pro line-up – Carlos Gu and Michelle Tsiakkas
Good times: The trio were in great spirits as they made their way down the street together
Essentials: The dancers loaded up on snacks and drinks for their gruelling day of training
The news comes just hours after Britain’s Got Talent singer and CBBC star Molly Rainford joined the line-up.
Tony and Molly will join already announced stars Kym Marsh, Will Mellor, Richie Anderson, Ellie Simmonds, Jayde Adams, Tyler West and Ellie Taylor on series 20.
It comes after the launch date for this year’s Strictly was revealed as Wednesday September 7, when the series will film a pre-recorded launch show which sees this year’s celebrity contestants paired up with their professional partners.
To mark the BBC’s 100th anniversary, the professional dancers will be putting on a special group routine like they have never done before.
Spring in his step: Elsewhere, Neil Jones looked positively chirpy as he skipped down the street to rehearsals
Here he is: Gorka Marquez showed off his bulging muscles in a black tank top
Thumbs up: Giovanni Pernice and newcomer Vito Coppola were also seen in good spirits near the rehearsal space
Showing him the ropes: Giovanni took fellow Italian dancer Vito under his wing
Italian stallions: The dancers displayed their muscular arms in their black tops
Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke have all been confirmed to return.
Meanwhile, four new pro dancers have joined the line-up, which means that 20 professionals in total are ready to bring their skills to the BBC show’s dancefloor later this year – the show’s biggest dancer line-up in history.
The four new world class dancers completing this year’s professional troupe are European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese National Champion Carlos Gu, former Under 21 British National Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas.
Style: Johannes showed off his rainbow socks as he strolled
Hello: Show choreographers Ash-Leigh Hunter and Jason Gilkison were also seen nearby
They join the professional dancers already revealed for the upcoming series: Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.
Show favourites Alijaz Skorjanec and Oti Mabuse both quit Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Retired England football player and manager Tony Adams MBE, (left) was the 11th celebrity to join the lineup on Wednesday – just hours after BGT singer and CBBC star Molly Rainford, 21, was announced
Earlier this month, Amy shared snaps from her star-studded nuptials as she posed with her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars on the big day.
The professional dancer, 31, beamed in her beautiful strapless wedding dress in one snap as she stood with fellow show stars Katya Jones, Dianne Buswell and Janette Manrara.
Amy wowed in the sweeping gown which featured a thigh split, gorgeous lace detailing and a corset style top that was teamed with a gorgeous lace veil.
Other shots showed her walking back up the aisle after exchanging her vows as family and friends threw confetti on them.
Katya – who wore a pink and black satin dress – also shared selfies from the ceremony as she chatted with judge Craig Revel Horwood and Janette.
Beauty: Earlier this month, Amy shared snaps from her star-studded nuptials as she posed with her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars on the big day
Pals: Katya – who wore a pink and black satin dress – also shared selfies from the ceremony as she chatted with judge Craig Revel Horwood and Janette
Love: The professional dancer beamed in her beautiful strapless wedding dress after exchanging her vows as family and friends threw confetti on them
Also in attendance were former celebrity dancer and Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies who looked great in a long green belted dress, and Janette’s dapper husband Aljaž Škorjanec.
Dianne, 33, looked stunning in a light pink silk dress while Janette, 38, showed off some leg in a white mini dress.
Sharing her snaps of the day Katya, 33, wrote: ‘What a beautiful day this was! We watched them tied the knot, we laughed, we cried, we danced , we celebrated their love! ❤️.
‘So happy for @amy_dowden and Ben ! Cherish each other and keeeep dancing now as Mr & Mrs Jones!’
Dancing stars: Janette, 38, showed off some leg in a white mini dress as she posed with Katya and Sara at the wedding
Amy exchanged vows with Ben in front of their family and friends during a romantic ceremony at a five-star wedding venue in Gower Peninsula, South Wales.
Speaking about her special day, Amy told Hello! magazine: ‘It was a stunning venue. I always knew I wanted to get married in Wales.
She continued: ‘The day was a celebration of Ben and me.’
The pair were initially due to wed two years ago on July 25 2020 – before the marriage was postponed due to Covid.
Amy and Ben met in 2011, but kept their romance secret for six years – previously admitting they were scared of what their dance teachers would say.
Stars: Also in attendance were former celebrity dancer and Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies who looked great in a long green belted dress, and Janette’s dapper husband Aljaž Škorjanec
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2022: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
KYM MARSH
Age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.’
RICHIE ANDERSON
Age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!’
ELLIE SIMMONDS
Age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it’s going to so much fun.’
TYLER WEST
Age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.’
ELLIE TAYLOR
Age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: ‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
TONY ADAMS MBE
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes’
WILL MELLOR
Age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: ‘I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!’
KAYE ADAMS
Age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!’
JAYDE ADAMS
Age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this.’
MATT GOSS
Age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’ve been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it’s time for me to come home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I’ll be sharing it with.’