Strictly for fun!

Stars all smiles at rehearsals for first show

THEIR gruelling schedules demand that they train for up to ten hours a day.

But Helen Skelton was all smiles as she was spotted heading to the studio for rehearsals ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing launch show recording today.

The Countryfile presenter, 39, was seen waking out of a hotel giggling with fellow contestants singer Fleur East, 34, and comedian Ellie Taylor, 38, yesterday.

Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams, who is the oldest Strictly contestant this year at 59, was spotted in high spirits as she left the hotel with Matt Goss, 53.

Also spotted were Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds and comedian, actor and presenter Jayde Adams.

The show is set to air on September 17.

Dancing Queens: Helen Skelton, centre, laughs with Fleur East, left, and Ellie Taylor

Focused: Matt Goss and Kaye Adams

Smile: Comic Jayde Adams

Olympian: Ellie Simmonds