Strictly’s Helen Skelton enjoys a boozy evening with Ellie Taylor after arriving at her hotel

Helen Skelton of Strictly Come Dancing made an appearance on Friday night as she enjoyed a drink in her hotel lobby.

The presenter, 39, was pictured drinking with fellow contestant Ellie Taylor, 38, at the hotel entrance as they let their hair down ahead of the Movie Week live show on Saturday.

And Helen certainly made the most of her free time after a week of intense training arriving at the hotel with professional partner Gorka Marquez before heading to the bar.

Helen was seen laughing and joking with Ellie as they caught up at their accommodation, while another friend also joined in the fun.

The former Blue Peter star showed a glimpse of her midriff in a white crop top, which she paired with bright red pants.

She styled her blonde locks in glamorous waves and emphasized her features with a radiant makeup palette.

The star was previously seen in the same outfit when she appeared on the spin-off show It Takes Two alongside dancer Gorka.

Meanwhile, Ellie kept the evening casual in a gray hoodie and black pants.

Both ladies appeared barefoot as they chatted in the lobby.