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Ed Balls and Daisy Lowe show off their sexiest moves with their dance partners ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour

The pair ot off to a brilliant start at the Strictly Come Dancing photo call and proved they haven’t forgotten any of their moves

THE Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour kicks off on Friday night in Birmingham and it seems Ed Balls and Daisy Lowe still know some of their best routines off by heart.

The pair spent Thursday afternoon practising their moves during the official BBC photo call in Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena.

Ed Balls is still trying to get the hang of some of his harder lifts
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Ed Balls is still trying to get the hang of some of his harder liftsCredit: dave nelson

First up on the dance floor was former MP Ed and his partner Katya Jones.

It seems Ed is still struggling with some of the tricky lifts, with Katya looking as though she was hanging on for dear life as Ed flung her legs over his shoulders.

The pair later practised their infamous Gangnam Style routine and Ed appeared to be enjoying it more than the first time he performed it.

When it came to the posed up shots Ed was in his element however
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When it came to the posed up shots Ed was in his element howeverCredit: Getty Images
Fans of Strictly Come Dancing fell in love with Ed and his brilliant dances
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Fans of Strictly Come Dancing fell in love with Ed and his brilliant dancesCredit: Getty Images
Ed now dances wherever and whenever he can - regularly showing off his moves on Loose Women
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Ed now dances wherever and whenever he can - regularly showing off his moves on Loose WomenCredit: Getty Images

Daisy meanwhile spent some of her rehearsal time getting to grips with a new dance partner.

They also appeared to be having a go at some of the moves to PSY's club hit and Daisy clung onto her partner’s behind as he shimmied across the floor.

It seems the 27-year-old found the routine hilarious, as she threw her head back and laughed as they bounced along.

Daisy Lowe got to grips with a new dance partner during the photo call
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Daisy Lowe got to grips with a new dance partner during the photo callCredit: Getty Images
She appeared to be finding the whole routine hilarious as she clung on
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She appeared to be finding the whole routine hilarious as she clung onCredit: Getty Images

Daisy was later paired back up with her original Strictly partner Aljaz Skorjanec and the couple beamed for the cameras.

Ed and Daisy are joined on the tour by Louise Redknapp and her partner Kevin Clifton, Lesley Joseph and Gorka Marquez, Ore Oduba and Karen Clifton and Danny Mac and Oti Mabuse.

Strictly fans who have tickets for the shows in Manchester are in for a treat as Judge Rinder has confirmed he will perform on those dates.

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The stunning model gave it her all when it came to the group routines
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The stunning model gave it her all when it came to the group routinesCredit: Getty Images
Her jazz hands and smile show just why fans of Strictly love her so much
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Her jazz hands and smile show just why fans of Strictly love her so muchCredit: Getty Images
Daisy later showed off her impressive moves - spinning around on the dance floor
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Daisy later showed off her impressive moves - spinning around on the dance floorCredit: Getty Images
And she couldn't keep the grin off her face when she met up with her partner Aljaz
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He said: I’m delighted to be joining the Strictly tour in Manchester and I’m particularly excited to be performing in such an enormous arena.

“I can’t wait to share my love of dance in such an amazing city.”

Judging the dances during the tour are head judge Len Goodman – who said farewell to Strictly during the final on December 17 – Craig Revel Horwood and Karen Hardy.

Former contestant Anita Rani will be hosting the 30 shows as they tour the UK.

Professional dancers Neil Jones, Oksana Platero, Chloe Hewitt, Giovanni Pernice, Janette Manrara and AJ Pritchard will also dance on the shows.

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