Tasha Ghouri, Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland appeared in good spirits on Saturday as they headed to rehearsals ahead of the tenth live show.
Former Love Island star Tasha, 26, who found fame on the hit reality dating show in 2022, beamed for the cameras as she wrapped up warm in a blue cropped puffer coat.
She covered up against the cold with a beige hoodie and gym leggings before draping a large blue scarf with tassels around her neck for extra warmth.
To complete her look, she wore a pair of beige ankle socks and chunky white sneakers as she headed to the studios with her essentials in tow.
Meanwhile, Strictly pro Dianne, 35, cut a vibrant figure in a bright orange and pale pink padded coat.
Beaming alongside her dance partner Chris, 47, Dianne teamed a dark green ribbed jumpsuit with her statement coat and wore a pair of chunky black ankle boots.
Tasha Ghouri seemed in good spirits on Saturday as she headed to rehearsals ahead of the tenth live show
Dianne Buswell and her dance partner Chris McCausland headed to the studios not long after the Love Island star
To complete her look, the professional packed her essentials into a mini leather monogram bucket bag from Marc Jacobs and let her red locks flow freely as she left her hotel.
Meanwhile, her dance partner Chris also opted for a colorful ensemble for the day as he wore a green drawstring hoodie and navy blue sweatpants.
The comedian paired a white baseball cap with his casual fit as he lugged his suitcase and carried a backpack.
During Saturday’s show, the couple will take on a brand new challenge: the first-ever samba-thon.
Strictly’s 20th anniversary series has become somewhat tainted after the BBC show became embroiled in scandal in a year plagued by controversy.
Earlier this year, the BBC also failed to address the scandal during its launch episode, even though the results of the misconduct investigation were still pending.
It all started last October when actress Amanda Abbington, 52, unexpectedly quit the show before claiming her partner Giovanni Pernice, 34, abused her.
The Sherlock actress made a series of accusations about Giovanni’s teaching methods, describing his behavior as ‘unnecessary, insulting, cruel and mean’. He strongly denies all allegations.
Tasha beamed for the cameras as she dressed warmly in a blue cropped puffer coat
Meanwhile, Strictly pro Dianne cut a vibrant figure in a bright orange and pale pink padded coat
Aljaž Škorjanec also looked cheerful as he beamed and gave the cameras a thumbs up
Meanwhile, Jamie Borthwick cut a casual figure in a gray hoody and black puffer coat as he left the hotel.
Janette Manrara looked casual in a black Canada Goose jacket and cream sweatpants as she also left the hotel
Giovanni was suspended while a BBC investigation into the allegations made by Amanda and two other former celebrity partners was underway.
In September, Amanda was deeply disappointed with BBC bosses over fears they were ‘protecting’ the dancer during the bullying investigation.
After Giovanni, the show was hit by a new wave of scandal when Graziano Di Prima, 30, was sacked in July for ‘kicking’ his partner Love Island star Zara McDermott, 27.
Zara explained that she did not report the incidents at the time because she was “afraid” of backlash.
IInstead, it was junior production staff who came forward to talk about what they saw during the pro-dancer investigation Giovanni took place.
Zara told her followers that while much of her time on Strictly was “everything I could have dreamed of” in the training room with Graziano, there were “particular incidents that are incredibly distressing.”
The Mail on Sunday recently revealed that Giovanni will appear on the show’s 20th anniversary special despite Amanda’s pleas.
Amanda is unlikely to appear, with a Strictly insider pointing out that she was just one of around 250 celebrities who took part – and that she quit before the end.
Bosses were particularly pushing for Giovanni to star in the special episode, which airs on December 21, because he won a Bafta for the Must-See Moment – his and deaf actress Rose Ayling’s powerful silent dance -Ellis on Clean Bandit’s Symphony in 2021.
The moment was seen by more than ten million viewers and was viewed 2.1 million times on YouTube.
Strictly’s 20th anniversary series has been somewhat tainted after the BBC show became embroiled in scandal in a year plagued by controversy (2024 contestants pictured)
It all started last October when actress Amanda Abbington unexpectedly quit the show before claiming her partner Giovanni Pernice abused her (pictured in 2023)
After Giovanni, the show was hit by a new wave of scandal when Graziano Di Prima was sacked in July for ‘kicking’ his partner Love Island star Zara McDermott (both pictured in 2023).
Now The Mail on Sunday recently revealed that despite Amanda’s pleas, Giovanni will appear on the show’s 20th anniversary special (Giovanni and Rose Ayling-Ellis pictured in 2021)
His performance could also pave the way for his return to the show as a professional dancer as soon as next year, although it is understood Amanda is against this.
A BBC insider said: ‘Given his impact and singularity in the Bafta win – which the public voted for – it’s only the stupid who would think Giovanni shouldn’t be included in the reflections in some form in the twentieth year.’
‘Giovanni has had a huge impact on Strictly and absolutely will not be erased from Strictly Come Dancing history.’
‘What he and Rose did was unbelievable and the fact that Amanda came along and made allegations, many of which were not confirmed, doesn’t change that.’
‘Strictly’s bosses love Gio, they feel strongly about what has happened and think it is only right that he is celebrated.’
‘Amanda may have recently had a meeting with the BBC when she made her views known about Giovanni and the show, but Strictly still loves Gio and his bosses know viewers will be happy to see him back.’