Katie McGlynn and Greg Wise lead the celebrity departures from Strictly Come ...

Katie McGlynn and Greg Wise lead the celebrity departures from Strictly Come ...
Katie McGlynn and Greg Wise lead the celebrity departures from Strictly Come ...

Katie McGlynn and Greg Wise led the star-studded departures from the Strictly Come Dancing launch show recording on Saturday in London.

The Hollyoaks star, 28, appeared to be enamored with her phone as she sped off in the back of a taxi, keeping things casual in a black sweatshirt.

Beaming Greg Wise, 55, had changed out of his dancing gear also, pairing a grey T-shirt with a navy zip-up hoodie and blue tie-dye shorts.

Heading off: Katie McGlynn and Greg Wise appeared to be on fine form as they lead the celebrity departures from Strictly Come Dancing's launch show shoot on Saturday

Heading off: Katie McGlynn and Greg Wise appeared to be on fine form as they lead the celebrity departures from Strictly Come Dancing's launch show shoot on Saturday

Concentrating: The Hollyoaks star, 28, appeared to be enamored with her phone as she sped off in the back of a taxi, keeping things casual in a black sweatshirt

Concentrating: The Hollyoaks star, 28, appeared to be enamored with her phone as she sped off in the back of a taxi, keeping things casual in a black sweatshirt

Ballroom pro Karen Hauer put a hand up towards the cameras while Giovanni Pernice appeared to be deep in conversation, with his phone to his ear.

Comedian Robert Webb, choreographers Gorka Marquez and Nadiya Bychkova followed separately, while Shirley Ballas boarded the cab alongside her mother.

Her fellow judges Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood masked themselves up in order to protect their drivers from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Happy: Beaming Greg Wise, 55, had changed out of his dancing gear also

Happy: Beaming Greg Wise, 55, had changed out of his dancing gear also

Dressed down: He paired a grey T-shirt with a navy zip-up hoodie and blue tie-dye shorts

Dressed down: He paired a grey T-shirt with a navy zip-up hoodie and blue tie-dye shorts

Busy: Giovanni Pernice appeared to be deep in conversation, with his phone to his ear

Goodbye: Luba Mushtuk waved as her driver took her away

Busy: Giovanni Pernice appeared to be deep in conversation, with his phone to his ear, while Luba Mushtuk waved as her driver took her away

Pearly whites: Karen smiles as he plugged in her earphones to listen to her favourite playlist

No pictures: Ballroom pro Karen Hauer put a hand up towards the cameras

Pearly whites: Karen smiles as he plugged in her earphones to listen to her favourite playlist

Straight-faced: Comedian Robert Webb looked stern

Wrapping up: Motsi Mabuse sported a dazzling turquoise jacket

Going home: Comedian Robert Webb looked stern while Motsi Mabuse sported a dazzling turquoise jacket

Judi Love, joined by a male companion, looked sensational in an oversized pair of orange-tinted square glasses. She kept warm in a denim jacket which she wore over a black top, along with an eye-popping multi-coloured headscarf.

Departing soon after was Rugby player Ugo Monye, presenter AJ Odudu, dancers Graziano di Prima, Amy Dowden and Katya Jones.

Ever-cheerful Oti Mabuse shot a thumbs up towards onlookers while Janette Manrara climbed into her taxi with husband Aljaž Škorjanec.

Dolled up: Nadiya Bychkova made a glamorous departure

Dolled up: Nadiya Bychkova made a glamorous departure

Chatting: Presenter Tess Daly nattered away on the phone

Sensible: She wore a visor amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Chatting: Presenter Tess Daly nattered away on the phone while wearing a visor amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

See you next time: Karen Hauer waved while wearing a facemask

Hard work: After a busy day, she shot a thumbs up

See you next time: Karen Hauer waved while wearing a facemask and shot a thumbs up

Enamored: Jowita Przysta¿ couldn't take her eyes away from her phone

Smiling: Graziano di Prima appeared to be in high spirits

Enamored: Jowita Przystał couldn't take her eyes away from her phone as Graziano di Prima appeared to be in high spirits

EastEnders star Nadia Wadia hopped into her own set of wheels and drove herself home after an exciting first night in the new role. 

Presenter Tess Daly, ballroom professionals Cameron Lombard, Jowita Przystał, Nadiya Bychkova and Luba Mushtuk completed the ensemble.

It comes after Katie vowed to give up her 'partying lifestyle' and 'clean up her act' in time for her debut on the BBC One show. 

Pleased: EastEnders star Nadia Wadia hopped into her own set of wheels and drove herself home after an exciting first night in her new role

Pleased: EastEnders star Nadia Wadia hopped into her own set of wheels and drove herself home after an exciting first night in her new role

Couple: Janette Manrara hopped into her taxi with husband Alja¿ ¿korjanec

Say cheese: Ever-cheerful Oti Mabuse gave fans a thumbs up

Couple: Janette Manrara hopped into her taxi with husband Aljaž Škorjanec and ever-cheerful Oti Mabuse shot a thumbs up

Admirer: AJ Odudu had been gifted with a bouquet of flowers

Chic: Amy Dowden sported a denim jacket and leopard print trousers

Admirer: AJ Odudu had been gifted with a bouquet of flowers while Amy Dowden sported a denim jacket and leopard print trousers

Sleepy: Ugo Monye looked like he was about to drift off

Relaxed: Gorka Marquez cut a casual figure

Sleepy: Ugo Monye looked like he was about to drift off as Gorka Marquez cut a casual figure

She was pictured looking worse for wear while slumped against a wall on a pavement in July, following a boozy night out at The Ivy in Manchester. 

Crying on the phone, the Rochdale-born star was comforted by a companion who lifted her up and sent her home in a taxi.

A friend of the TV personality told The Sun: 'Katie is a young woman and loves going out with her pals.

Wow! Judi Love, joined by a male companion, looked sensational in an oversized pair of orange-tinted square glasses

Centre of attention: She kept warm in a denim jacket which she wore over a black top, along with an eye-popping multi-coloured headscarf

Judi Love, joined by a male companion, looked sensational in an oversized pair of orange-tinted square glasses. She kept warm in a denim jacket which she wore over a black top, along with an eye-popping multi-coloured headscarf.

Suave: Craig Revel Horwood wore a blue shirt and grey distressed jeans

Dapper: Cameron Lombard cut a white polo neck

Suave: Craig Revel Horwood wore a blue shirt and grey distressed jeans while Cameron Lombard cut a white polo neck

Adorable: Shirley Ballas headed home with her mother

Adorable: Shirley Ballas headed home with her mother

'But those pictures weren't great for her look and she was warned against doing anything which could hamper her chances on Strictly.

'She is totally focused on the show. Instead of partying, Katie has become a gym junkie and is working out three times a week.

'Katie knows how physically taxing Strictly

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