Laura Whitmore, Louise Redknapp and Daisy Lowe lead the glamour as Strictly Come Dancing stars back Children in Need special

The remaining celebrity Strictly Come Dancing contestants have lent their support to this year's Children In Need special.

Daisy Lowe, Laura Whitmore and Lousie Redknapp were just three of the cast who donned Pudsey headbands and hugged a large cuddly version of the iconic bear inside Elstree Studios on Saturday.

This year's special will see a host of Olympians turn their attention to the ballroom as they team up with professional dancers in an effort to raise money for charity.

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Supportive: The remaining celebrity Strictly Come Dancing contestants have lent their support to this year's Children In Need special

Newly-single Daisy looked elegant in a cream gown with a golden trim which she wore with bronze shoes.

Showing no ill-effects from her split from beau Bradley 'Frankie' Wade, Daisy beamed brightly, her eyes decorated with a gold glitter.

Laura was typically glamorous in a glitzy dress which boasted a semi-sheer navy skirt with a feathered hem.

Devilishly stunning: Louise looked sensational in an elaborate red dress with an unusual thigh-high split showing off her slender legs

Gorgeous: Laura was typically glamorous in a glitzy dress which boasted a semi-sheer navy skirt with a feathered hem

All smiles: The celebrities were joined by their professional dance partners for the fun-filled shoot

Stars of the show: There looked to be good camaraderie between the couples

Glamorous: Newly-single Daisy looked elegant in a cream gown with a golden trim which she wore with bronze shoes

Tight squeeze: Aljaz Skorjanec and Daisy cosied up with Pudsey

The stunner covered her pout in a vibrant rouge and decorated her piercing blue peepers with thick eyeliner.

She wore her golden locks in bouncy curls, and bronzer shimmered on her cheekbones.

Louise looked sensational in an elaborate red dress with an unusual thigh-high split showing off her slender legs.

Glitzy: The stunner covered her pout in a vibrant rouge and decorated her piercing blue peepers with thick eyeliner

A touch of pizzazz: Giovanni Pernice's jacket sparkled under the bright lights

Pretty in pink: Claudia Fragapane couldn't be missed in a shocking pink dress, perfectly complemented by her dance partner AJ Pritchard's matador outfit

Dazzling: Claudia wore her raven locks in a chunky plait and decorated her lips with a bold red lipstick

The singer flashed her pearly whites and wore her sleek brunette tresses in a ponytail pushed round to the side.

Claudia Fragapane couldn't be missed in a shocking pink dress, perfectly complementing her dance partner AJ Pritchard's matador outfit.

Fan favourite Ed Balls looked dapper in a bowler hat and waistcoat, while Danny Mac was equally as suave in high-waisted trousers held up by braces. 

Ore Oduba teased a glimpse of his chest in a vibrant turquoise shirt which he wore buttoned down with a white pair of trousers.

Smart: Fan favourite Ed Balls looked dapper in a bowler hat and waistcoat

Ta-da! Ed and dance partner Katya Jones struck a pose

Bear hug: Ore Oduba teased a glimpse of his chest in a vibrant turquoise shirt which he wore buttoned down with a white pair of trousers

And Judge Rinder dressed to impress in a black dinner suit with a white bow tie. 

The celebrities were joined by their professional dance partners for the fun-filled shoot, and their looked to be plenty of camaraderie as they posed for a group shot.

The Children in Need special will see rower Helen Glover dance with Pacha Kovalev, Hockey ace Hollie Webb partner newcomer Neil Jones, taekwondo silver-medallist Lutalo Muhammad dance with Karen Clifton and gold medal-winning canoeist Joe Clarke join forces with Janette Manrara.

Smiling brightly: Danny Mac was equally as suave in high-waisted trousers held up by braces

Dapper: Judge Rinder dressed to impress in a black dinner suit with a white bow tie

Gone but not forgotten: Brendan may have been voted off but he returned for the photocall

Can't keep a good man down: Anton also couldn't resist getting involved for the charitable occasion

 

 

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