Katie McGlynn put on a brave face on Monday, seen out and about for the first time since she and her professional dance partner Gorka Marquez became the second couple to be eliminated from this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The duo faced off against Judi Love and Graziano di Prima during Sunday's Movie Week dance off, failing to wow the judges.
Hollyoaks actress Katie, 28, and Gorka, 31, were both spotted in London on Monday afternoon.
Cheery: Katie McGlynn put on a brave face on Monday, seen out and about for the first time since she and her professional dance partner Gorka Marquez became the second couple to be eliminated from this year's Strictly Come Dancing
Katie looked cheerful despite the disappointing result, getting out of a cab and heading into filming for Strictly It Takes Two.
She looked a far cry from her final Strictly appearance - which saw her and Gorka perform their American Smooth dressed as Cruella De Vil and a Dalmatian.
Kate wore a punk T-shirt, ripped grey jeans, a leather jacket and chunky military boots.
She swept her locks back from her features, which were made-up with a porcelain coating of foundation and bright red lipstick.
All smiles: Hollyoaks actress Katie, 28, was spotted in London on Monday afternoon
Brushing if off: Katie looked cheerful despite the disappointing result, getting out of a cab and heading into filming for Strictly It Takes Two
Incoming: Gorka arrived separately, in a white Tee, khaki slacks, black and white trainers and a leather jacket
She added chunky glasses as she headed into the studio, swinging a garment bag and a pink suitcase.
Gorka arrived separately, in a white Tee, khaki slacks, black and white trainers and a leather jacket.
He donned shades and hauled bags with him along the street.
During their interview, when asked about being the second couple to be eliminated from the competition, Katie said: 'We're sad because it means we won't be rehearsing together, it means our journey's ended but we're still going to stay friends.
Bag it up: The dancer hauled bags with him along the street
Shady: He wore dark aviators as he made his entrance inside
Every cloud: Katie was thrilled she got to meet Emma Thompson on Saturday, who was there supporting her husband Greg Wise
She's loving this! Emma looked giddy as Greg made it through to week three
'He lives in Manchester and I live in Manchester so we've already set up a dinner date so yeah, we're going to catch up. We've got mutual friends so we'll definitely stay in touch.'
When asked about how she felt about dancing the American Smooth for Movie Week, Katie said: 'It was so much fun and to end on Movie Week was just the final gem for me. Emma Thompson was also in the audience. I met and spoke to her and she was so lovely so we ended on a high.'
Gorka added: 'We tried our best the whole week and I think it was a great number. I'm happy that she got to do Movie Week being an actress. Movie Week is an important week.
Stylish: Other contestants and pro dancers also rocked up to the BBC studios, including Amy Dowden
Looking chic: She wore an olive jumpsuit as she made her entrance
Stepping out: She turned up alongside Tom Fletcher, who wore all-black, save for a smoky grey coat
'The only thing I'm gutted about is that as she's obsessed with Halloween, she couldn't get to Halloween Week but at least Cruella is a bit Halloween!'
After scoring their highest score on the leader board on Saturday, Katie said: 'We left on a high – Movie Week, Cruella, Pongo… it meant we improved because the whole point of me joining the show was to learn how to dance and to improve because I'm not a dancer at all – as you saw!
'But do you know what, Gorka had a lot of patience
