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Rose Ayling-Ellis has had fans making a demand as she gave them another look behind-the-scenes.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Tilly Ramsay and Maisie Smith looked like they were having a whale of a time as they were pictured after the Strictly tour this weekend.The pals were joined by Tilly’s sister Holly and Tilly’s Strictly partner Nikita Kuzmin as they wrapped up warm for a break from their run of shows. Sisters Tilly, 22, and Holly, 20, giggled as they linked arms with former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, 20, and headed to Menagerie Restaurant and Bar, wrapping up warm in puffer jackets to protect themselves from the cold.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were chuffed on Saturday as the people of Manchester finally gave them something they have been waiting for.

Strictly Come Dancing's Tilly Ramsay and Maisie Smith looked shy as they headed out after two shows in Manchester.

Tilly Ramsay was flooded with compliments as she posed with her Strictly Come Dancing partner.

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AJ Odudu has jetted off to Vietnam for a sun-soaked getaway having landed a new presenting role. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, has shared a series of stunning snaps from her work-related trip, and has also revealed that the foot injury she sustained during her time on the BBC One dance show is on the mend. AJ, who was replaced by Maisie Smith for the Strictly live arena tour, took to Instagram on 13 January to announce that she was flying out to Vietnam to film a show that was "coming soon".

The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour is well underway, with shows in Birmingham, Leeds, and Newcastle having already taken place.The 2022 tour kicked off on Thursday 20 January with an opening show at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, and the cast look to be having a ball as they travel around the UK. Stars of the 2021 series, including winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, have been sharing snaps on social media documenting their time on the tour, giving fans a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes. Actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted star Max George, who both took part in the show back in 2020, have also joined the 2022 tour.

Rose Ayling-Ellis was backed by her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she joined a call for change.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington has returned to Instagram for the first time since romance rumours have fuelled surrounding himself and fellow professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.The 26 year old posed in a photo posted on Wednesday, 26 January, with ex contestant on the BBC show, Eastenders star Maisie Smith, as the pair were captured dressed in their finest Strictly ensembles ahead their live show in Leeds. Strictly is currently in the middle of a tour across the country involving contestants and professional dancers from the latest series in the line-up, with the exception of 2020 runner-up Maisie, who has replaced last year’s contestant AJ Odudu following her injury.

Kai Widdrington has been the subject of many romance rumours over the past months. During the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing, it was suggested that the professional dancer and his partner, AJ Odudu, were more than friends and now many are convinced he and Nadiya Bychkova have been together for a few months.MORE: Strictly's AJ Odudu reacts to Kai Widdrington's first picture with Maisie Smith ahead of tourSince Nadiya's split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot was announced and the two dancers were linked, Kai remained silent on his Instagram feed - until Tuesday.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington return to London in a private jetThis week, after five days of not posting onto his social media profile, the dancer shared an image of himself taken during Strictly Come Dancing's worldwide Tour Arena in Leeds, alongside his partner Maisie Smith.READ: Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova splits from fiancé Matija after long-distance relationship RELATED: Shirley Ballas breaks silence over Strictly tour romance rumours"Leeds we're here and ready to go @maisiesmithofficial @strictlycomedancinglive," he simply wrote, celebrating their first night in the new city and ignoring all romance rumours.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has hinted at secret romances on the show’s live tour, amid rumours of a flirtation between Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova. Some of the biggest Strictly stars from the latest series are taking part on the Strictly Live UK tour, including series winner Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, as well as runner ups John Whaite and Johannes Radebe. AJ Odudu, who had to pull out of the tour due to injury, is being replaced by EastEnders’ Maisie Smith, to dance with AJ’s dance partner Kai.

There are plenty of romance rumours hitting the Strictly Come Dancing live tour - but for some, it's all about the 'bromance' for two of its stars.

Janette Manrara has addressed her Strictly Come Dancing future during an appearance on This Morning.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said the 'fairy tale is still alive' as Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice get another chance to dance together.

AJ Odudu was "devastated" to have to withdraw from the Strictly tour after suffering a foot injury. But things are looking up for the star.READ: Maisie Smith reveals how AJ Odudu reacted to taking her place on Strictly tourAJ took to Instagram on Monday to share some major news with fans – and her former Strictly colleagues were quick to show their support.READ: Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu reveals devastating injury"I am excited to announce that I'll be hosting this year's @bafta red carpet show alongside my friend @tomindeed," she wrote, sharing a snapshot of herself with comedian Tom Allen.

Strictly Come Dancing arena tour, but the stars are already enjoying life on the road. The celeb dancers and their professional partners were spotted making a tipsy arrival in Leeds early on Monday after enjoying a boozy coach ride from their first tour stop in Birmingham. EastEnders star Maisie Smith had made the most of the two hour journey as she was seen heading into the Leeds hotel clutching two glasses of wine.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been flooded with comments as she shared an update from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova has made headlines this week with news of a split from her longterm partner Matija. Now, giving truth to the phrase “a girl who changes her hair is about to change her life”, the blonde beauty has unveiled a new full fringe.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis looked closer than ever as they returned to the dancefloor - but was Rose who stole the show.

with her famous fiance at the launch of BBC Strictly Come Dancing in Birmingham. Nadiya was in attendance ahead of the run of live shows, which start in Birmingham TONIGHT.

The Strictly Live UK 2022 tour has begun, with the cast of last Autumn’s Strictly Come Dancing assembling for a photocall to mark the start of the event.This year’s tour will see many of both celebrity and professional dance favourites take to the stage to perform a variety of dances inspired by the BBC show. Set to perform on the tour include 2021 Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kumzin, Max George and Katya Jones, Sara Davies and Aljaz Skorjanec and Kai Widdrington and Maisie Smith.

The female stars of Strictly Come Dancing showed off their glam looks as they reunited for the show's live tour.

AJ Odudu is said to be “gutted” that she’s had to drop out of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour and is being comforted by pals who are rallying around the devastated star. The 33 year old announced she was having to pull out of the tour due to a foot injury earlier this month. AJ tore a ligament in her right ankle in December during her preparations for the 2021 Strictly final.

Giovanni Pernice had a sweet comment for his dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis - despite her swapping partners on the Strictly Come Dancing tour.

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.

Rose Ayling-Ellis was seen swapping her winning partner Giovanni Pernice for another dancing during rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing tour. EastEnders actress Rose, 27, won the hearts of Strictly winners and the Glitterball trophy in the latest series of the BBC programme. Despite her success with Italian dancer Giovanni, 31, Rose was spotted dancing with another partner ahead of the launch of the tour on Thursday 20 January.

AJ Odudu has confirmed some positive news – she has now removed her leg brace and is now only wearing a foot brace.MORE: AJ Odudu suffers new health setback following trip to VietnamShe was recently left devastated after she was forced to pull out of the final of Strictly Come Dancing, and subsequently miss the Strictly tour because of her foot injury.WATCH: AJ Odudu shares new health update after Strictly injury"Obviously it's not fixed entirely," she said on Instagram Stories. "But I can start to feel the progress, so I'm feeling really happy about that."READ: All you need to know about AJ Odudu's love lifeMORE: AJ Odudu continues to fuel romance rumours with Kai Widdrington as she admits to 'missing' himFighting back tears, AJ added: "Like literally, the ability to stand for five seconds on one foot in a trainer because I've not been able to do that for so long.

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.

EastEnders star Maisie Smith celebrated leaving Albert Square with a trip to the cinema to see a certain webbed superhero. The actress, 21, who played Tiffany Butcher-Baker was dressed all in pink as she posed for photos ahead of the new movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, starring Tom Holland.