AJ Odudu is 'gutted' about missing Strictly tour and friends are rallying around her

Oti Mabuse and AJ Odudu were out in force for the Strictly Come Dancing stars for this year's Brit Awards.The professional dancer and last year's runner-up looked utterly stunning as they wowed on the red carpet for the 2022 show. As they continued to pose for the cameras on their way to the ceremony, Italian ballroom star Graziano di Prima joined the pair in an embossed velvet jacket as he opted for a fancy black tie style for the event.

Kai Widdrington has refrained from posting on social media whilst he is busy taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing nationwide tour – but that changed on Friday when he decided to share a picture of his off-duty look.MORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova shows off stunning new look amid Kai Widdrington 'romance'Taking to Instagram, the professional dancer turned model for a few minutes as he posed up a storm in his new leather jacket.WATCH: Dan Walker and Kai Widdrington bond at the golf course"Loving this @bodaskins leather jacket and T combo, Thank you guys for kitting me out #GIFTED," he captioned the pictures, which saw him leaning against a metal railing whilst looking handsome in an all-black look.READ: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova reveals surprising new 'love'RELATED: The Strictly Come Dancing couples who survived the so-called curseHis Strictly tour colleagues were quick to react, with Max George calling him "Gorgeous" and Cameron Lombard simply sharing several fire emojis. Kai proudly showed off his new jacketMany others, such as Janette Manrara, Katya Jones and his rumoured flame Nadiya Bychkova, simply liked the post.While Kai has been rather silent on social media, he has been dominating the headlines after pictures of him appearing to kiss Nadiya were published.The couple have been photographed looking very cosy together on several other occasions - but are yet to comment on the nature of their relationship.

Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu wowed in a plunging black suit as she attended the BAFTA nominations announcement on 3 February. The TV presenter, 33, is set to host the red carpet show at this year's BAFTAs alongside comedian Tom Allen, and the duo were also tasked with announcing this year's nominations. AJ, who had just returned from filming a new Channel 4 show in Vietnam, looked incredible in a black short sleeved blazer and flared trousers.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis unfortunately had a fall when she tripped and fell in the river Rivelin in Sheffield during the tour group's second wild swimming outing.The group included Sara Davies, Maisie Williams, Tilly Ramsay, and Rose, along with professional dancers Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin. Having headed out into the woods of Sheffield, they found a river to take a dip in, which comes after their first wild swimming trip into the sea up north.This was the first time Rose, 27, who was seen having a great time with friend and dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 31, after one of their tour dates last week, had joined them however, and her debut experience didn't exactly go to plan when she ruined her shoe.

Strictly Come Dancing nationwide tour cast are having the time of their lives whilst performing around the country in different cities.MORE: Amy Dowden shares update as she continues to recover from latest health battleWherever the friends go, they take on new and fun adventures, and on Tuesday, as they prepared for their first show in Sheffield, a number of them headed for a dip in the river Rivelin.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reveal their jaw-dropping workout routineRose Ayling-Ellis was one of those to take the daring dip in the cold waters, and shared her experience with her fans on Instagram.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis stuns in skinny trousers on Strictly night outRELATED: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe EastEnders star, who is partnered with Giovanni Pernice, posed for several pictures wearing a warm poncho robe and slip-on water shoes and beamed as she posed with her friends. Rose and some of her Strictly colleagues took a dip in the river RivelinHowever, not all went according to plan as Sara Davies later revealed on her profile.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington made the headlines this week as the pair have reportedly been "dating for months", with it now being confirmed that they will both be a part of the Strictly Come Dancing's Professionals UK tour. Professional dancers Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, will be joined by co-stars Dianne Buswell, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk. Strictly's creative director Gavin Gilkison said of the tour: "We are delighted to announce this incredible line-up of Strictly dancers for this year's official Strictly Professionals tour.

AJ Odudu has jetted off to Vietnam for a sun-soaked getaway having landed a new presenting role. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, has shared a series of stunning snaps from her work-related trip, and has also revealed that the foot injury she sustained during her time on the BBC One dance show is on the mend. AJ, who was replaced by Maisie Smith for the Strictly live arena tour, took to Instagram on 13 January to announce that she was flying out to Vietnam to film a show that was "coming soon".

Rose Ayling-Ellis was backed by her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she joined a call for change.

AJ Odudu showed up for the heat in Vietnam as she stunned fans with a bikini snap.

Kai Widdrington has been the subject of many romance rumours over the past months. During the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing, it was suggested that the professional dancer and his partner, AJ Odudu, were more than friends and now many are convinced he and Nadiya Bychkova have been together for a few months.MORE: Strictly's AJ Odudu reacts to Kai Widdrington's first picture with Maisie Smith ahead of tourSince Nadiya's split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot was announced and the two dancers were linked, Kai remained silent on his Instagram feed - until Tuesday.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington return to London in a private jetThis week, after five days of not posting onto his social media profile, the dancer shared an image of himself taken during Strictly Come Dancing's worldwide Tour Arena in Leeds, alongside his partner Maisie Smith.READ: Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova splits from fiancé Matija after long-distance relationship RELATED: Shirley Ballas breaks silence over Strictly tour romance rumours"Leeds we're here and ready to go @maisiesmithofficial @strictlycomedancinglive," he simply wrote, celebrating their first night in the new city and ignoring all romance rumours.

Strictly'sAJ Odudu has shown off her incredible abs as she continues filming a new work project in Vietnam. The TV presenter, 33, is currently in the country working on a new project with Channel 4, after she was forced to pull out of the Strictly live tour due to an ankle injury. While updating her followers on her trip, the star showcased her incredible figure as she posed in an orange bikini and admitted she’d been “eaten by mosquitos” during her visit.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice looked closer than ever during the Strictly Come Dancing tour.The EastEnders actress won the coveted glitterball trophy last month with the professional dancer, with the pair striking up a close friendship in the process. And their bond was clear to see as 31 year old Giovanni was seen with his arm around the soap star, who made history as the first deaf star to compete in and win the series. Clad in a black coat atop a white hoodie, the Italian pro looked at ease as he kept the soap star close to him during their downtime from rehearsals.

AJ Odudu was "devastated" to have to withdraw from the Strictly tour after suffering a foot injury. But things are looking up for the star.READ: Maisie Smith reveals how AJ Odudu reacted to taking her place on Strictly tourAJ took to Instagram on Monday to share some major news with fans – and her former Strictly colleagues were quick to show their support.READ: Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu reveals devastating injury"I am excited to announce that I'll be hosting this year's @bafta red carpet show alongside my friend @tomindeed," she wrote, sharing a snapshot of herself with comedian Tom Allen.

They won the hearts of the nation, and Strictly Come Dancing champ Giovanni Pernice will have another reason why he will never forget winning the dancing competition. The professional dancer, 31, showed off a new tattoo to permanently honour lifting the coveted Glitterball trophy with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis in December 2021. Giovanni has a plethora of tats and posted his latest artwork in an Instagram story to his ever-growing following of fans.