Strictly Come Dancing pro rushed out of studio due to intense conditions (2024)

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As the UK capital is hit with sweltering temperatures, it seems that the Strictly Come Dancing stars have also been struggling with the heat. Images from rehearsals have shown the pro dancers looking "exhausted" at their London studio.

Professional dancer Karen Hauer took to Instagram to inform fans of the hot weather, saying: "Leaving rehearsals like… so darn hot!"

Lauren Oakley was also photographed outside getting fresh air as four air-conditioning units were being wheeled into the studio venue, according to The Sun.

The 2024 line-up of Strictly was finally confirmed last night as the final three were unveiled during The One Show. DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, Olympic hockey champion Sam Quek and football legend Paul Merson are joining the BBC dance competition.

Despite the final trio only being officially announced on The One Show, two of them were prematurely revealed when they were spotted at rehearsals.

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Karen shared that she left the London studio due to the heat (Image: Instagram / @karenhauer / @laurenmayoakley)

Nick confessed he was the "least talented" member of his family, as his siblings have industry experience. When quizzed about the prospect of making it to Blackpool, he declared he was "going to go for it," humorously adding that he hoped he "wouldn't roll another ankle."

Paul was the second celebrity unveiled on The One Show on Monday, expressing his relief that the secret is out because he "doesn't like lying" albeit he had confided in his mother a few days earlier.

Amidst preparations, Nick and Paul were spotted at rehearsals alongside Chris McCausland, Sarah Hadland, and Love Island's Tasha.

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Nick will be strutting his stuff next month on Strictly (Image: Getty)

Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishan, iconic singer Toyah Willcox, the recognisable face of Go Compare ads Wynne Evans, Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and JLS heartthrob JB Gill are also all set to dazzle on the show, joined by Gladiator and Olympian Montell Douglas, better known as Fire.

This exciting revelation follows the announcement that Shayne Ward and Sarah had joined Strictly on an episode of Lorraine last week. Former X Factor champion and Coronation Street star Shayne, 39, shared his excitement: "I'm buzzing to see all of the sparkles and magic that is Strictly in real life!"

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One next month.