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'Forget Nikita!' Tilly Ramsay replaces Strictly pro with her 'new favourite partner’
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.