They captivated the nation with one of Strictly History’s moving series and the dancers looked in top form as they arrived in Manchester for their live show.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour arrives at the AO Arena tonight and the stars of the show, including 2021 champions Rose-Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, were all smiles as they left their hotel.

The show favorites were almost unrecognizable, far from the Strictly shimmer and glitz, as they were spotted heading towards the arena.

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They were seen in smart casual outfits and brightly patterned sportswear as they grabbed coffees en route to the venue.

Nadiya Bychkova was associated with BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker on the 2021 series of Strictly.

She looked stylish in a black T-shirt dress and high boots.

And she wore a long black cardigan coat and carried a big gray bag packed for the day.

The dancer appeared in good spirits as she greeted the onlookers.

Professional dancer Luba Mushtuk also turned heads in an all-black outfit as she waved to fans.

The Russian dancer matched her red manicured nails with the details of her animal print bag.

Katya Jones, who was associated with Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, wore a black dress with lace trim.

And she warded off the January chill in a plaid jacket and black beanie.

Amy Dowden danced with McFly musician Tom Fletcher in the recent series.

She protected her peepers from the winter sun with a pair of dark glasses.

And she wrapped herself warm in a cozy black puffer jacket with a fluffy hood worn over a green zip top with black trousers.

Nancy Xu, who reached the semi-finals of the show with her partner CBeebies presenter Rhys Stephenson, wore a striking multicolored blazer that coordinated with a burnt orange bag over a black high-necked top.

Kai Widdrington was devastated to miss the final with his famous partner OJ Odudu after suffering a ligament injury.

AJ had to pull out of the show due to doctor’s orders regarding the injury and she was replaced on tour by actress Maisie Smith.

“I’m devastated that I can’t go on the Strictly Tour due to injury,” AJ previously said.

“I had hoped for one last dance with Kai, but obviously I have to follow the medical advice.

“I wish my Strictly family well on the road and will definitely be there to cheer them on.”

Kai wore a white t-shirt with a jacket and a beanie to keep warm as he left for the day.

Her dance partner, former EastEnders star Maisie, looked stylish in a sporty yellow, green and black sweater with white lettering.

She paired it with black pants and white and gray trainers and added a baseball cap as she smiled outside the hotel.

Winner Rose, who plays Frankie Lewis of EastEnders, wore a red and blue St Louis Cardinals baseball jacket with a white hoodie and blue jeans.

And she was grinning from ear to ear as she gave the fans a thumbs-up sign.

Rose, from Manchester, won hearts and made series history with pro Giovanni Pernice, as Strictly’s first-ever deaf contestant.

The pair brought fans to tears by including a poignant 10-second silence in their dance to Clean Bandit’s Symphony.

Rose said the Sicily-born dancer was her “best friend for life” after four life-changing months of working together.

And Giovanni also gave a thumbs up as he stepped out in a sleek black coat and jeans worn with a denim blue turtleneck top.

CBBC star Tilly Ramsay wore a black quilted coat and leggings as she left the hotel with two cups of coffee.

She also opted for comfort in fluffy pink and purple slippers.

The daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay danced up a storm on the hit BBC One show with Nikita Kumzin.

She and her dance partner left the 2021 series just before the quarter-final in November after their third time in the bottom two.

Tilly and Nikita are on the road with several other Strictly stars as the tour visits arenas across the country.