GEMMA Atkinson looks the part as she launches her bid to become Strictly’s newest golden girl.
The former Emmerdale star, 32, was delighted to be paired with Slovenian pro Aljaz Skorjanec on the BBC dance show.
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Ex-Emmerdale actress Gemma Atkinson with dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec on the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing
Last night’s episode saw the couple take to the dance floor together for the first time, along with the other celebrity contestants.
Other stars to light up the ballroom included EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami, 35, who performed a daring routine with former Playboy model Nadiya Bychkova.
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EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami with former Playboy model Nadiya Bychkova
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This Morning and Loose Women host Ruth Langsford with Strictly dance partner Anton Du Beke
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Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu smiles as she dances with Pasha Kovalev
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Her hospital drama co-star Joe McFadden took part in a retro dance routine with partner Katya Jones
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Rev Richard Coles jazzes it up with Strictly Come Dancing partner Dianne Buswell
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Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte looked elegant on the Strictly dance floor with partner Brendan Cole
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X Factor winner Alexandra Burke will now go head to head in the ratings with the show she found fame on
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Aston Merrygold, who came second to Alexandra in the 2008 X Factor with fellow JLS members, danced alongside Janette Manrara on the show
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The Saturdays’ Mollie King with dance partner AJ Pritchard
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Susan Calman twirls with Strictly dance partner Kevin Clifton
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Debbie McGee gave a storming performance with Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice
