Make-up free Gemma Atkinson swaps her Strictly sequins for casual coat and jeans combo as she heads to dance rehearsal with Aljaz Skorjanec

By Lily Waddell For Mailonline

Published: 12:53 EST, 26 September 2017 | Updated: 03:37 EST, 27 September 2017

She performed a passionate Cha-Cha-Cha with her professional partner on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor over the weekend.

But Gemma Atkinson swapped her sequins for a casual ensemble as she got back to business and headed to rehearsals on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old kept things simple as she headed to the studio with partner Aljaz Skorjanec, 27, wearing jeans and trainers.

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Dancing sensation! Gemma Atkinson, 32, looked worlds away from her first dazzling Strictly appearance as she cut a casual figure in jeans and headed to rehearsals on Tuesday

Dancing sensation! Gemma Atkinson, 32, looked worlds away from her first dazzling Strictly appearance as she cut a casual figure in jeans and headed to rehearsals on Tuesday

Gemma wrapped up snug in a monochrome coat which featured a faux fur-lined collar to keep her warm.

Prepared for the long day in the studio, the Glitter Ball trophy hopeful toted a large gym bag.

The golden-haired beauty looked radiant as she ditched her make-up and swept her long locks into a top knot bun.

Aljaz also swamped his athletic figure in a Pink Floyd 'The Wall' hoodie, teamed with a joggers and trainers for the ultimate comfort. 

Team work! She was joined by her professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec, 27, who wore a grey hoodie and trackies

Team work! She was joined by her professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec, 27, who wore a grey hoodie and trackies

Gemma was unable to contain her excitement about her first dancing show.

The dancing queen wrote on social media: 'You taught me how to do the cha cha!!! I'm so grateful to you!!!! (sic)'

Their first raunchy Cha-Cha-Cha sent temperatures soaring when they took to the dance floor. 

Whirling and gyrating through the routine, the blonde beauty seemed overwhelmed.

Passionate embrace: The 32-year-old star showcased her incredible toned figure in the thigh-split dress when they opened Strictly Come Dancing with a raunchy Cha-Cha-Cha

Passionate embrace: The 32-year-old star showcased her incredible toned figure in the thigh-split dress when they opened Strictly Come Dancing with a raunchy Cha-Cha-Cha

When she finished, she told Tess Daly: 'It's a bit nerve-wracking but it's exciting, we've done it now, so we can chill out!' 

Of their performance, new head judge Shirley said: 'Well, first of all I'd like to say what a way to open the series. You brought your cheeky cha-cha-cha!'

Bruno added: 'It was like one of those Amazonian catwalk queens on London Fashion Week. Give it to me baby!'

Loving life: Whirling and gyrating through the routine, Gemma, 32, seemed overwhelmed when she finished, telling Tess: 'It's a bit nerve-wracking but its exciting, we've done it now, so we can chill out!'

Loving life: Whirling and gyrating through the routine, Gemma, 32, seemed overwhelmed when she finished, telling Tess: 'It's a bit nerve-wracking but its exciting, we've done it now, so we can chill out!'

Unimpressed Craig, who complained that the dance was 'on the heavy side', gave Gemma a four for her efforts.

Meanwhile, the other judges handed out more generous scores of a 5, 5 and 6 - giving her an overall score of 20.

Speaking ahead of rehearsals, the actress said: 'I want to enjoy it, and everyone says you will enjoy it with Alijaz.'

Raunchy: New head judge Shirley said: 'Well first of all I'd like to say what a way to open the series. You brought your cheeky cha cha cha!'

Raunchy: New head judge Shirley said: 'Well first of all I'd like to say what a way to open the series. You brought your cheeky cha cha cha!'

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