Strictly’s Tess Daly puts on a VERY leggy display in a white bejewelled mini dress
Strictly’s Tess Daly, 53, puts on a VERY leggy display in a white bejewelled mini dress ahead of the show’s second episode and first public vote
Strictly Come Dancing has returned in sensational style.
And Tess Daly looked nothing short of incredible ahead of the show’s second episode, which features the show’s first public vote, on Saturday.
Taking to Instagram the host, 53, flaunted her figure in a gorgeous white mini dress as she posed up a storm back stage.
Dancing Queen: Strictly Come Dancing has strutted it’s stuff back onto our screens and Tess Daly, 53, looked sensational ahead of the show’s second episode – and first public vote – on Saturday
The frock boasted a high neck and thigh-high split and was embellished with silver beads and jewels.
The ensemble clung to every inch of Tess’ fantastic figure and she completed the look with a pair of strappy heels.
The broadcaster let her luscious blonde locks fall poker straight as she sported a glamorous palette of make-up for the evening.
Writing: ‘Week 2 has arrived and that means out first public vote! see you soon’.
Her co-host Claudia Winkleman, 50, also shared a backstage snap as she sat to adjust her towering heels.
Stilts: Her co-host Claudia Winkleman, 50, also shared a back stage snap as she sat to adjust her towering heels
Thanks a bunch: She wrote: ‘Strictly is on at 620’ before going on to thank her styling team
The raven haired beauty wore a black satin blouse which she teamed with pink trousers as well as the fancy footwear.
She wrote: ‘Strictly is on at 620’ before going on to thank her styling team.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 kicked off its first live show in style last Saturday, with all 15 couples taking to the floor to perform their first ever competitive dance of the series.
To the floor: Strictly Come Dancing 2022 kicked off its first live show in style last Saturday , with all 15 couples taking to the floor to perform their first ever competitive dance of the series (Tess and Claudia pictured on the show last week)
And the stars certainly brought their all to the dancefloor as both Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin topped the leaderboard in the first week with impressive scores of 34 points out of 40.
Things soon became too much for Will’s pro partner Nancy Xu however as she broke down in tears at the scores before Will then began to cry after dedicating the dance to his mother and late father.
Meanwhile, Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds made history as the first person with dwarfism to compete on the BBC show.
Making her mark: Meanwhile, Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds made history as the first person with dwarfism to compete on the BBC show (pictured with pro partner Nikita Kuzmin)
The athlete stating ahead of her appearance: ‘If I can do it, people watching can too’, and Ellie for sure made her community proud as she kicked and partner Nikita Kuzmin off her Strictly campaign with a great Cha Cha Cha to Dance by DNCE, which earned them 26 points.
The episode also saw both same-sex couples take to the floor, with Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer performing a very sassy Samba to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera featuring Redman, bagging themselves 23 points in the process.
While Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice also earned 23 points with their energetic Cha Cha Cha to I’m Your Man by Wham!
Wow: The episode also saw both same-sex couples take to the floor, with Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer performing a very sassy Samba to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera featuring Redman, bagging themselves 23 points in the process
At the bottom of the leaderboard was former Footballer Tony Adams, whose Tango to Go West by Village People with partner Katya Jones failed to impress the judges, who scored them a lowly 15 points out of 40.
The dazzling series opener also started off with a colourful carnival-inspired dance from the professionals set to Chaka Khan’s Ain’t No Body, before they were joined on the dancefloor by the judges Shirley, Motsi, Craig and Anton.
While hosts Tess and Claudia descended from the ceiling on a fabulous feather-adorned float while showing off their dance moves.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Who are the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Celebrity’s age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started’
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Celebrity’s 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.’
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Celebrity’s 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!’
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.’
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
James Bye and Amy Dowden
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.’
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Celebrity’s 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.’
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Celebrity’s 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.’
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celebrity’s age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.’
RICHIE ANDERSON AND GIOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Celebrity’s 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!’
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Celebrity’s 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.’
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Celebrity’s 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 AND CARLOS GU
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
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.’
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY XU
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
Celebrity’s 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!’
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Celebrity’s age: 55
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’
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celebrity’s 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!’
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