Battle of the blondes! Mollie King, Debbie McGee and new Playboy model dancer Nadiya Bychkova lead the arrivals at Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals

Published: 11:45 BST, 28 August 2017 | Updated: 11:58 BST, 28 August 2017

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Rehearsals for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing are well underway.

And Mollie King was leading the glamour as the new crop of celebrities and their dance partners arrived at the Elstree studios on Monday for another tough training session.

The Saturdays singer, 26, was joined by fellow blondes Debbie McGee and Ukranian beauty Nadiya Bychkova, the former Playboy model who is joining the line-up of professional dancers.

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Mover and shaker: Mollie King was leading the glamour as the new crop of celebrities and their dance partners arrived at the Elstree studios on Monday for Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals

Mollie cut a casual figure in a pastel pink T-shirt and a leather jacket, her platinum locks styled in glossy curls.

Magician's assistant Debbie was clad in a leopard print top, her locks piled on top of her head in a glamorous updo.

But it was show newcomer Nadiya who really stole the show in a silky red shirtdress, teamed with a pair of thigh-high boots.

Walk on the wild side: Magician's assistant Debbie McGee was clad in a leopard print top, her locks piled on top of her head in a glamorous updo

Lady in red: Ukranian beauty Nadiya Bychkova put in a stylish appearance. The former Playboy model is joining the line-up of professional dancers this year

Low-key glamour: Mollie cut a casual figure in a pastel pink T-shirt and a leather jacket, her platinum locks styled in glossy curls

Helping hand: Debbie arrived at rehearsals in style in a chauffeured car

The blonde bombshell matched her scarlet lipstick to her outfit, and carried a Chanel tote over one arm.

The full line-up for the 2017 series was confirmed last week - with five names announced in one day, and the final three enjoying a big reveal on The One Show with its former Strictly contestant hosts Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

Journalist and anchor Charlotte Hawkins, 42, first announced that she was competing for the glitterball trophy on her home show of Good Morning Britain.

Keeping it casual: Pro dancer Katya Jones prioritised comfort in leggings and a baggy T-shirt

Touch of glamour: She carried a Louis Vuitton handbag over one arm

Taking a break: Katya was seen puffing on a cigarette as she took a breath of fresh air

Starry-eyed: Katya was clad in a star spangled dressing gown

Making an arrival: Dancers Neil Jones and Oti Mabuse were spotted arriving at the studios

After teasing audiences with a big announcement since the beginning of the show, Charlotte enthusiastically revealed: 'The breaking news is we can announce the 11th contestant to join 'Strictly' is ... me!'

Soon afterwards Holby City star Chizzy Akudolu was also confirmed - following her dramatic exit from the soap as heart surgeon Mo Effanga earlier this year.

Rounding off the exciting day, Debbie, Paralympic athlete Jonnie Peacock and singer Alexandra Burke were later announced as the celebrities completing the 2017 line-up.

Glamorous: The stunning dancer was clad in a summery top and glittery moccasins

Ready to work up a sweat: Gorka Marquez and Brendan Cole were also spotted

From the pulpit to the dancefloor: Reverand Richard Coles was in good spirits

Dapper chap: A. J. Pritchard was looking smart in a bow tie and suspenders

GB sprinter Jonnie, 24, is the first ever disabled contestant to appear on the show, and admitted he hopes to 'change the stigma' of disabilities with viewers.

The group join first celeb to be announced, Mollie, TV chef Simon Rimmer, comedians Brian Conley and Susan Calman, and JLS' Aston Merrygold.

Joe McFadden, Reverend Richard Coles, Gemma Atkinson, Ruth Langsford and Davood Ghadami have also been confirmed for the new series.

Meanwhile Latin and Ballroom champion Shirley Ballas has been drafted in to replace head judge Len Goodman, who bid farewell to the show last year.