The new stars of Strictly have offered a glimpse behind the scenes as the show counts down to its first episode. One of this year's celebrity contestants, Angela Scanlon, revealed she was filming at the BBC show's studios in Elstree and described it as "wild times with the best gang".
She told followers on Instagram that day one was done, accompanied by a photo of herself wearing a sheet face mask. Other images showed gold shoes paired with black socks, the studio lights and stage and time spent in the make-up chair.
She captioned the post: "Day 1 done!!! The dress that got away, one very milky leg, disco locks, a good luck bunny, a different kind of sock and sandal situ….
Yesterday we had an absolute (glitter) BALL, wild times with the best gang!!! Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. @lucyphillis told Angela: "Can't bl**dy wait till the launch!!
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