Maisie Smith and Nikita Kuzmin can’t keep their hands off each other as they leave Strictly tour rehearsals together

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MAISIE Smith has praised her Strictly Come Dancing tour partner Kai Widdrington for getting her up to scratch in just two weeks. The EastEnders actress, 20, jumped in at the last minute to fill 2021 finalist AJ Odudu's shoes, after she was forced to pull out of both the competition and the tour due to a painful ankle injury.

STRICTLY'S Maisie Smith and Tilly Ramsay wow in glam snap as the show's tour begins. The BBC One show's live tour kicked off at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham last night.

Tilly Ramsey panics as she nearly exposed herself to Maisie Smith whilst they got dressed to kick off the Strictly Come Dancing tour.EastEnders star Maisie, showed fans in a video what had been going on backstage at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham as they prepared for the first night of the show's tour.For her 1m Instagram followers to see, Maisie had captured Gordon Ramsey's daughter Tilly, experience a horrendous wardrobe malfunction which had her running off. In the video, Tilly had flaunted the several bouquets she had received ahead of the tour's debut with Maisie adding she was "feeling the love".20-year-old Tilly then pops out in a luxurious red dressing gown and had been goofily dancing whilst the duo enjoyed some private girl time away from the Strictly lights.

Tilly Ramsay was photographed leaving the first live show of the 2022 Strictly Come Dancing tour with dancer Nadiya Bychkova on Thursday night, after her professional partner Nikita Kuzminwas forced to miss out.The 24 year old announced earlier that day that he had tested positive for Covid-19 and therefore could not participate in the show. "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for Covid-19," Nikita posted on Instagram.

Nikita Kuzmin has shared his devastation as he's had no choice but to pull out of a portion of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.The 24 year old, who recently competed on the main programme with Tilly Ramsay, took to his Instagram feed to announce the news to his 109,000 followers.The professional dancer shared a snap of himself in costume with Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, 20, alongside two mirror selfies where he looks sad holding three positive rapid tests before explaining the situation. In the caption, he said: "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for COVID-19." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.

TILLY Ramsay almost flashed Maisie Smith in a hilarious backstage video from the Strictly Come Dancing Tour. The 20-year-old was caught on camera dancing around a bunch of flowers sent to Maisie on opening night from injured AJ Odudu. But her red dressing gown was gaping open.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin was forced to pull out of the opening night of the show's live tour at the last minute.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has announced he will be missing some of the Strictly Live Tour after he tested positive for Covid-19.On Thursday afternoon the pro dancer shared a snap of him with his celebrity partner Tilly Ramsay alongside a snap of him holding up three positive lateral flow tests online.The tour prepares to make their first live performance of the tour in the heart of Birmingham joined by EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and the Wanted singer Max George.It is not yet known how long Nikita – who was partnered with the daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay – will have to miss out on the nationwide tour.He announced the news on his Instagram account to his 109,000 followers, saying: “So sad to be missing a portion of Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately. I tested Positive for Covid-19.“Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast.

Only five days ago, Nikita expressed his excitement at the tour starting.Sharing a snap from a group number, he wrote: "Cannot wait to dance The Jig and many other amazing routines during the Strictly Tour who is coming? @strictlycomedancinglive."Nikita danced next to flame-haired Dianne, as Luba Mushtuk stood to her left, while Kai Widdrington was visible on the far right.Last week, Tilly joked that she has a "new favourite partner" as the Strictly cast continued to rehearse ahead of their live tour.The BBC contestant quipped about replacing Strictly partner Nikita.In a clip posted to Amy Dowden's Instagram story, Tilly appeared to have worked up a sweat as she expressed having had "the most fun" working with the Welsh professional dancer."We have the most fun…," the Strictly star gleefully said."We have the best time.

STRICTLY'S Nadiya Bychokova put on a brave smile after her break-up as she left gruelling tour rehearsals. The 32-year-old's appearance came after it was revealed she had split from her footballer fiance Matija Škarabot.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin and Maisie Smith were pictured looking close as they left tour rehearsals.The pair had just left practicing for the tour when Nikita walked with his arm around the EastEnders star.They seem to have got close since rehearsals began despite not being partnered up with each other during the performances. Maisie, who was drafted in last minute to replace AJ Odudu on the tour due to an injury, looked to be laughing and joking with the Strictly pro as they walked down the street. All the pros and celebs involved often share the fun they're having together, with Maisie seeming to fit in perfectly with the rest of the cast.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and Nikita Kuzmin have been spotted getting very close as they prepare for the upcoming live tour.Maisie joined the lineup to fill in for AJ Odudu as Strictly professional Kai Widdrington's dance partner after she dropped out of the tour.However, it's Tilly Ramsay's pro partner Nikita that seems to be doing the most bonding with Maisie according to reports by The Sun.The pair were snapped sharing a joke and laughing together before Nikita, 24, placed his arm around her shoulders.Maisie, 20, has regularly shared updates to her social media of all the stars having fun together at rehearsals as they prepare for the live tour.The former EastEnders star has shared several clips of herself and Nikita hanging out in the gym and the dance studio.In one Nikita was heard joking "The idea was better than the execution," as they sat up one after the other.Nikita and Tilly will dance on the tour after finding popularity with fans of the show in the most recent season.During the TV run, they were plagued by speculation that a romantic relationship was forming between them as fans got excited over their close bond.Nikita however is already in a long-term relationship with his fellow dancer Nicole Wirt, who lives in Germany.Nicole even flew over from Germany to London to meet Tilly as they tried to fend off rumours of their relationship falling victim to the Strictly curse.At the time Tilly insisted: "We’re just having fun. I think people are just obsessed with the Curse but don’t seem to realise we can be just good friends.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis were all smiles as they stepped out with their Strictly Come Dancing family ahead of the live show’s tour starting in just a few days time. EastEnders actress Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 31, who has been on Strictly for six years, took home the prestigious Glitterball last year, after pipping John Whaite and Johannes Radebe to the post. Now the winners are preparing to return to the dancefloor once again, with the Strictly tour kicking off on Thursday 20 January.

STRICTLY Come Dancing alumni Maisie Smith shared a flirty moment with new dance partner Kai Widdrington after being called up for the show tour. The former EastEnders actress, 20, who graced the dancefloor with Gorka Marquez on the 2019 series, has been partnered with the Strictly pro newbie for the upcoming tour.

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STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and Nikita Kuzmin have been spotted getting close in behind-the-scenes videos. The former EastEnders actress and the professional dancer took to Instagram to reveal they had been hanging out between rehearsals for the Strictly tour. Maisie, 20, looked to be joined by Nikita, 24, and some of their co-stars from the BBC One dancing competition for dinner on Sunday night.

EX EastEnder Maisie Smith cuddled up with Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington as they headed for dinner in between rehearsals. The 20-year-old was announced as a last minute replacement for AJ Odudu in the upcoming tour and seems to have built a great relationship with Kai, 26, already.

Strictly contestants embarked on yet another gruelling day of rehearsals today.The BBC contestant joked that she had found a new favourite - and it was not her former dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.In a clip posted to Amy's Instagram story, Tilly appeared to have worked up a sweat as she expressed having had "the most fun" working with the professional dancer."We have the most fun…," the Strictly star gleefully said."We have the best time.""My new favourite dance partner"The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour starts on January 20 and will run for 33 dates until February 13.The nationwide tour includes this year's Strictly contestants including Bake Off star John Whaite, presenter AJ Odudu, and the BBC show winner EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, who will join Tilly on the road for the live shows.Gordon Ramsay's daughter will once again hit the stage with her dance partner Nikita, who helped the chef sail all the way through to Week 10 of the BBC competition.After finding herself in her third dance-off against Rhys Stephenson during Movie Week, Tilly and Nikita were sent packing by show judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Cynthia Erivo and Anton Du Beke.Ahead of her exit, The Matilda & The Ramsay Bunch author gave a heartfelt speech as her father Gordon broke down in tears."I'd just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has made this an amazing, positive journey for me," Tilly told Strictly presenter Tess Daly."From everyone here to backstage, wardrobe, makeup and camera crew.

MAISIE Smith has wowed fans with her stunning natural beauty after posting a series of snaps to her social media. The 20-year-old former EastEnders star is often pictured dressed to the nines, donning a full face of makeup and long hair extensions.