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Katherine Heslop

Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly is a vision in sparkly white mini dress for second live show

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly was a vision in a white mini dress as she strutted her stuff ahead of tonight's show.

The Strictly presenter, 53, gave her Instagram followers a sneak preview of her wardrobe choice for this evening's live programme, by sharing a video of her walking down the studio corridor.

Tess wore a short, white wrap and halter-neck dress with silver jewelled detailing around the neckline and skirt.

The star wore matching white and strappy high heels, and her blonde hair down. Tess smiled at the camera as she walked down the corridor and held her cue cards.

In the caption, she wrote: "See you soon!"

Claudia and Tess bought the glamour this evening (BBC)

Ahead of this evening's episode, Tess shared a behind the scenes clip, as crew prepared the second live show this evening.

The clip included her pink dressing room sign, with Tess written in large yellow letters.

Co-host Claudia Winkleman this evening is wearing a silk black blouse and pink flare trousers, alongside by her trademark dark fringe.

Each year Claudia decides on a theme for her Strictly wardrobe, inspired by fictional or real life figures.

This year she has chosen Elvis Presley, wearing a white sparkly suit last week and white boots.

Tess gave fans a sneak preview of her outfit this evening (tessdaly/Instagram)
She strutted her stuff down the Strictly studio (tessdaly/Instagram)

Outfits for previous Strictly Come Dancing runs were based on themes including Pat Butcher from EastEnders and mulleted tennis ace Andre Agassi.

Confirming this year’s theme for any Suspicious Minds, Claudia posted on Instagram: “Did you absolutely love the Elvis movie? Me too…”

A source said: “Claudia loves having fun with fashion and Elvis is such a style icon it seemed a no-brainer to choose him as her inspiration for this series. It helps that he was a fan of sparkle, which suits Strictly.

"Expect to see Claudia in lots of rhinestones and, of course, a pair of Blue Suede Shoes.”

Speaking about their glitzy wardrobes, Claudia said: “One year, I was Andre Agassi, when I had long bits in my hair and we put turf in my dressing room. I have done Pam St Clement [Pat in EastEnders], Slash from Guns ‘n’ Roses.

“I had a Joan Rivers moment, Sharon Osbourne, Elton John, Mr Darcy from Pride and Prejudice...

“My favourite was when we dressed the whole series as Sexy Fish, the restaurant.”

This week's Strictly sees the couples dance to Beyoncé, Adele, Lady Gaga and many other music icons.

Claudia announced on Instagram that she will take inspiration from Elvis for this Strictly series (Collect)

Tonight will see the first live vote of this season, so the pressure is on for footie ace Tony Adams who is at the bottom of the score board, and Bros musician Matt Goss, who is second last.

Last week's joint winners, Corrie actor Will Mellor and wildlife expert Hamza Yassin, who both have 34 points, dance to Luther Vandross and The Weekend, respectively.

Will and his partner Nancy X performed a salsa to Never Too Much by Luther, while Hamza and Jowita Przystal will show what they've got in a Jive to Blinding Lights by The Weeknd.

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