'Strictly Come Dancing': Abbey Clancy, Rachel Riley And Sophie Ellis-Bextor Bring The Glamour To Press Launch (PICTURES)

'Strictly' Girls Bring Glamour To Press Launch

Abbey Clancy, Rachel Riley and Sophie Ellis-Bextor helped add an extra touch of sparkle to the 'Strictly Come Dancing' press launch on Tuesday night.

The trio of glamourpusses looked fabulous in their ballroom frocks as they took to the red carpet at the event held at the show's new studios in Elstree, London.

'Countdown' maths whizz Rachel led the pack in a Marilyn Monroe inspired dress, complete with ringlets in her hair.

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Rachel Riley

Abbey dazzled in a glitzy one-shoulder silver dress, finished off with a feather trim, while Sophie was a sixties siren with her hair in a beehive and wearing a silky white number.

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Abbey Clancy

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor

They were joined by their fellow contestants golfer Tony Jacklin, broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, 'BBC Breakfast' host Susanna Reid, 'Dragons' Den' star Deborah Meaden, former 'Coronation Street' star Natalie Gumede, rugby player Ben Cohen, actress Fiona Fullerton, Hairy Biker Dave Myers, Hollyoaks' Ashley Taylor Dawson, 'Casualty' star Patrick Robinson, Waterloo Road's Mark Benton and designer Julien Macdonald as they spoke to the nation's press.

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Rachel Riley arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Abbey Clancy arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Patrick Robinson arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Fiona Fullerton arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Mark Benton arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Ben Cohen arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Patrick Robinson arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Deborah Meaden arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Abbey Clancy arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Rachel Riley arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Dave Myers arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Ben Cohen arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Ashley Taylor Dawson arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Ben Cohen, Natalie Gumede (left) and Fiona Fullerton arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Ben Cohen, Natalie Gumede (left) and Fiona Fullerton arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Abbey Clancy and Patrick Robinson arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Deborah Meaden and Dave Myers arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Tony Jacklin and Susanna Reid arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Professional dancer Iveta Lukosiute arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Professional dancers Anton du Beke and Aljaz Skorjanec (right) arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Professional dancers Ola and James Jordan arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Presenter Sir Bruce Forsyth arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London. (credit:PA)
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Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly were on hand to keep order to proceedings.

Tess looked stunning in a backless gold and black gown, as she larked around with Brucie in front of the cameras.

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Tess Daly

Earlier this week, she admitted she fears the hit BBC ballroom show has a shelf-life, as it will run out of top-notch celebrities willing to compete.

Strictly Come Dancing line up
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Abbey ClancyAge: 27Best know for: Modelling and being married to England footballer Peter Crouch. She also presents fashion segments on 'This Morning'. Odds: 5/1 (credit:BBC)
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Rachel RileyAge: 27Best known for: Taking over from Carol Vorderman as the letters and numbers whizz on 'Countdown'. Odds: 4/1 (credit:BBC)
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Sophie Ellis-BextorAge: 34Best known for: Being a singer, with hits such as 'Murder On The Dance Floor' and 'If This Ain't Love'. She's also the daughter of former 'Blue Peter' presenter Janet Ellis. Odds: 6/1 (credit:BBC)
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Vanessa FeltzAge: 51Best known for: Her 90s chat show 'Vanessa'. She now presents her own radio show on BBC London and Radio 2, and famously had a meltdown on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2001. Odds: 50/1 (credit:BBC)
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Deborah MeadenAge: 54Best known for: Being a Dragon on BBC Two business show 'Dragons' Den'. Odds: 40/1 (credit:BBC)
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Susanna ReidAge: 42Best known for: Presenting 'BBC Breakfast' with Bill Turnbull. She also appeared on a 'Children In Need' special of the show with fellow newsreaders in 2012. Odds: 8/1 (credit:BBC)
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Natalie GumedeAge: 29Best known for: Playing husband beater Kirsty Soames on 'Coronation Street'. Odds: 6/1 (credit:BBC)
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Fiona FullertonAge: 56Best known for: Her roles as Bond girl Pola Ivanova in 1985's 'A View to a Kill' and as Alice in 1972 film 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.Odds: 20/1 (credit:BBC)
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Ashley Taylor DawsonAge: 31Best known for: His role as Darren Osborne in Channel 4 soap 'Hollyoaks'. He also used to be in pop band allSTARS*.Odds: 10/1 (credit:BBC)
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Ben CohenAge: 34Best known for: Being a rugby union player, and being a gay icon after establishing The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation to combat homophobia and bullying.Odds: 6/1 (credit:BBC)
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Patrick RobinsonAge: 49Best known for: Playing Martin "Ash" Ashford on 'Casualty'.Odds: 20/1 (credit:BBC)
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Julien MacdonaldAge: 42Best known for: Being a fashion designer, as well as having a famous spat with Cheryl Cole in 2011. Odds: 16/1 (credit:BBC)
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Mark BentonAge: 47Best known for: Starring in 'Waterloo Road' as maths teacher Daniel 'Chalky' Chalk.Odds: 40/1 (credit:BBC)
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Dave MyersAge: 56Best known for: Being one half of TV chef duo The Hairy Bikers. Odds: 50/1 (credit:BBC)
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Tony JacklinAge: 69Best known for: Being an English pro golfer.Odds: 50/1 (credit:BBC)
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