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Katie McGlynn cut a low-key figure ahead of Wednesday night's It Takes Two, with the Strictly star donning a padded jacket and leggings before getting glammed-up for the popular spin-off. Clutching a Pret bag in her left hand, the Hollyoaks star, 28, wore her hair piled into her head in a bun and framed her face with stylish glasses.

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Katie McGlynn first made waves on our television screens as troublesome Jodie ‘Scout’ Allen on BBC’s Waterloo Road from 2011 to 2013. Since then, the Rochdale-born 28 year old went onto play Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street.

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It would be easy to look at Katie McGlynn and assume she’s a glossy brunette through and through, but the Hollyoaks star has had quite the beauty transformation over the past few years. In fact, she’s only been brunette for a very short period of time – something which has caused fans to wonder if she opted for the new look as a pre-Strictly change.

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Former Coronation Street star and Hollyoaks newcomer Katie McGlynn has opened up about her Strictly Come Dancing experience so far and revealed she feels inspired by the late Caroline Flack. Caroline won the twelfth series of the show in 2014 - a triumph which has remained a huge part of the star's legacy.

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Katie McGlynn has reassured Maura Higgins that she needn't worry about rekindling her romance with her boyfriend, Giovanni Pernice.The former Coronation Street star was announced as part of the line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing last month, but speculation quickly arose that she would be partnered with Giovanni - causing Maura to worry.

EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis has opened up on how she's preparing for Strictly Come Dancing ahead of her debut.The 30 year old actress is set to make Strictly history as the first deaf contestant to compete on the series. Rose, who plays Frankie Lewis on EastEnders, will compete alongside Judi Love, Tom Fletcher, Katie McGlynn and many more for the Glitterball trophy.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is back later this month on BBC One. Contestant Dan Walker seemingly admitted live on the BBC Breakfast show that the first Strictly show will launch on September 18.

Katie McGlynn has reportedly left in "severe pain" after slicing her foot open by kicking the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy.The former Coronation Street star, 28, is said to have been asked to kick the trophy for a promotional video for the upcoming series of the BBC One show. It's understood Katie thought the trophy wasn't the real deal, but a plastic version of the trophy and took a run up to kick it.

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Former Corrie star Katie McGlynn has shared a peek inside her Strictly Come Dancing dressing room. The star, 28, flashed her gorgeous brunette locks and a soft makeup look as she filmed the inside of the dressing room.

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Katie McGlynn has been "warned" against her partying ways ahead of her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, it has been reported.The 28 year old was pictured sat on the street after a night out last month, but is now said to have packed in the partying to focus on the BBC dance show. Former Coronation Street star Katie is said to have ditched the drink to spend time in the gym making sure she's in the best possible state ahead of taking to the ballroom.

Insiders claim Strictly Come Dancing bosses ‘won’t pair’ up dancing professional Giovanni Pernice and former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn on this year’s show. The pairings for this year's show are yet to be decided but latest reports suggest Giovanni and Katie will not be paired together.

Maura Higgins has had a talk with boyfriend Giovanni Pernice about his flirtatious ways after it was reported that he could be paired with former flame Katie McGlynn on Strictly, a source told new. “Maura was understandably apprehensive at the reports that Giovanni could be put with Katie, given their history,” the source said.

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Sam Aston's wife Briony has joked that she’s banned him from taking part in Strictly Come Dancing as doesn't want him getting close to a "gorgeous woman". Speaking exclusively to OK! about Coronation Street actor Sam potentially taking part in a reality show, Briony laughed: “I’m vetoing anything that’s remotely dancing with a gorgeous woman!” Sam's former co-star Katie McGlynn is taking part in this year's Strictly after leaving the cobbles behind in 2020.

Loose Women star Judi Love had some incredibly exciting news to share last week, as the star was announced as the 14th contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The presenter will join stars including Robert Webb, Adam Peaty, Katie McGlynn and AJ Odudu on this year's show.The star has now shared her joy at signing up for the programme in her brand new OK! column, revealing why she's delighted to be doing something "so out of my comfort zone".

Maura Higgins has reportedly followed Katie McGlyynn on Instagram, after it was confirmed she will be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. Love Island star Maura, 30, could be keeping tabs on former Coronation Street actress Katie, 28, as she was previously romantically linked to Maura's boyfriend Giovanni Pernice, who is a professional dancer on the BBC show.

Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn, who played Sinead Tinker, was announced as one of this year's Strictly Come Dancing contestants. But it has been reported, fellow star Lucy Fallon who played Bethany Platt on the ITV soap was also eyeing up a spot on the nation's favourite dance competition.

Lucy Fallon is "gutted" to have missed out on a place on the Strictly Come Dancing line-up to her former Coronation Street co-star Katie McGlynn, according to reports.The 25 year old – who quit the hit ITV soap last year – is said to have been offered a spot on the BBC dancing show in 2018, but had to turn it down due to commitments to Corrie. But it seems she was hoping to be asked back to the ballroom after stepping down from her role as Bethany Platt.

Coronation Street star taking part in the 2021 line-up, Strictly Come Dancing bosses are apparently keen to pair the two together with reports the pairing could cause tension between the professional dancer and his girlfriend Maura Higgins. Sometime in the next few weeks, the celebrity contestants will be paired with a professional dancer on the launch show.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to be wanting to pair professional dancer Giovanni Pernice with actress Katie McGlynn, but it could upset his girlfriend Maura Higgins, according to reports. Former Coronation Street star Katie, 28, was previously romantically linked to the Strictly pro, 30, in 2017.