Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Ruth Langsford STUNS as first official couples' pics REVEALED
STRICTLY COME DANCING is just days away from kicking off in full with the first live show, and the official pictures of the couples have finally been revealed.
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This Morning favourite Ruth Langsford, 57, led the pack as she flaunted her hourglass curves in her shimmering frock.
The blue number showcased her figure, with a fitted, Bardot-style top and a slinky, fringed skirt.
Pulling a sexy pose for the shot, Ruth lifted one foot off the floor and bent her knee, placing her hand on her partner Anton du Beke's thigh as she beamed at the camera.
Her ITV daytime colleague Charlotte Hawkins, 42, gave her a run for her money in a matching cerulean number which enabled her slender pins to take centre stage.
The short dress featured plenty of characteristic Strictly Come Dancing sequins and delicate fringing to draw attention to the Good Morning Britain presenter's shapely hips as she shimmied in a racy Latin move with her dance partner Brendan Cole; who revealed yesterday that his wife Zoe is pregnant.
The official snaps also featured X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, 29, smouldering with professional dancer Gorka Márquez, after a behind-the-scenes clip showed the pair getting very up close and personal in training.
It appeared that Alexandra has overcome her awkwardness at the intimate nature of some of the moves, as she could be seen nearly nose to nose with Gorka in their couple's shot, after recently admitting that she had shied away from one such sensual moment with an unnamed professional.
All the Strictly pairings looked delighted with their partners in the series of snaps, and Sunday Brunch host SImon Rimmer, 54, was so pleased that he even took to Instagram to share his image.
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Gushing about his partner Karen Clifton, the Channel 4 chef told his 42,000 followers: "Love this pic @karencliftonofficial looks fantastic."
Comedian Susan Calman, 42, was also overjoyed with her official shot, tweeting it to her 109,000 followers saying: "Official promo picture of me and my dance boyfriend @kevinclifton.
"I have a new photo for my fridge *twirls with happiness*," she added, referencing the fact that she has a poster of Kevin in her kitchen after being a long-time fan of the Grimsby-born dancer.
Strictly Come Dancing returns Saturday at 6.25pm on BBC One.