Race for the Glitterball! Strictly Come Dancing finalists Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson crack relaxed smiles as they lead the departures ahead of show's grand finale
They have foxtrotted, cha cha'd and jived their way through 12 weeks of gruelling competition.
And Strictly Come Dancing finalists Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson had their sights firmly set on the Glitterball trophy, now within touching distance as they led the departures ahead of the show's grand finale on Saturday.
The leading ladies cracked relaxed smiles as they headed out from their hotel hours before the competition's live show, which will see them perform two routine along with a spectacular showdance.
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Race for the Glitterball! Strictly Come Dancing finalists Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson had their sights firmly set on the Glitterball trophy, now within touching distance as they led the departures ahead of the show's grand finale on Saturday
Debbie, 59, looked refreshed and happy despite being struck down by a severe cold this week.
The star, who will dance in the final with pro partner Giovanni Pernice donned a black zip with a chestnut panel down the centre, paired with knee-high boots and a black coat.
Her blonde locks were worn in her signature updo and her sparkling eyes were enhanced with metallic shadow, fluttery lashes and liner.
A source told The Sun that Debbie had been suffering from a severe cold, which meant she couldn't give 100% in her rehearsals.
Dynamic duo: Debbie and Giovanni's 'Judges Pick' dance will be a salsa to Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Boys Town Gang. For the dramatic showdance, the couple will perform to One Day I'll Fly Away by Vaults
No nerves here: Gemma, 33, looked in high spirits as she walked to her waiting car clad in a black puffa jacket velour joggers and knee-high boots
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Happy: Gemma showed off her radiant complexion as she went make-up and carried coffees
Powerful: Gemma and Aljaz Judges Pick dance will be the Paso Doble to Viva La Vida by Coldplay. For their showdance they'll do Show Me How You Burlesque by Christina Aguilera
They said: 'Debbie has a really bad cold, she's had it all week.'
Debbie recently revealed she is feeling the effects of her grueling Strictly Come Dancing schedule.
Speaking to the Daily Star on Thursday, the blonde admitted she feels 'physically washed out' and 'like a zombie', after juggling her intense training sessions with Giovanni Pernice, alongside extensive rehearsals for panto.
She told the paper: 'I am now more tired than I have been in any other week.
'The pressure is much heavier. On Tuesday I was like a zombie. I was brain dead and physically washed out.'
Alongside her lengthy days in the training room, Debbie has been travelling to York to rehearse for her role as a fairy in pantomime Beauty And The Beast, which began on 15 December.
As if that was not enough however, the blonde is also recovering from a back injury attained during training for her Samba in November.
Actress Gemma Atkinson, 33, who will take on the final with dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec, 27, looked in high spirits as she walked to her waiting car clad in a black puffa jacket, striped top, velour joggers and knee-high boots.
Back together: Mollie King and dance partner AJ Pritchard who were eliminated in last week's semi-final, looked delighted to be reunited
Leggy: Mollie showed off her toned pins in a knitted minidress and chestnut ankle boots
Reunited: AJ flashed a huge smile as he celebrated being back with his close pal Mollie
Chivalrous: Ever the gentleman AJ loaded the bags into the car for his pal Mollie
Yes! Aljaz Skorjanec, who will dance in the final with Gemma, gleefully fist pumped as he made his way to the studio
Finalists: Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez were all smiles as they wheeled their cases out
Her caramel tresses were pulled back into a ponytail and she slipped on shades as she carried some coffees to the car.
Mollie King and dance partner AJ Pritchard who were eliminated in last week's semi final, looked delighted to be back in each other's company as they headed to the studio for their group dance.
Mollie showed off her toned pins in a knitted minidress and chestnut ankle boots, paired with a Baker Boy cap.
Comeback: Susan Calman looked relaxed and happy as she headed to the studios
Radiant: Pro dancer Janette Manrara showed off her natural beauty by going make-up free
En route: Janette looked focused ahead of the day's preparation for the final
Glam: Pro dancers Oti Mabuse and Amy Dowden showed off their chic styles as they departed
Excitement: Katya Jones, who will dance with Joe McFadden in the final looked relaxed ahead of the evening
Blonde beauty: Nadiya Bychkova looked stunning in a berry cardigan and studded boots
Happy couple: Dancers Dianne Buswell and Neil Jones headed to the studios
Happy: Kevin Clifton looked cool in a dove grey sweater and khaki green coat
Show stalwart: Brendan Cole rocked a blue quilted jacket and jeans as he headed out
Grand finale: Pro dancer Chloe Hewitt toted a selection of bags as she made a cheery exit
Her blonde locks were styled sleek and straight and she wore eyeliner and a hint of blush.
Debbie and Gemma and fellow finalists Joe McFadden and Alexandra Burke are set to perform an epic three Latin and Ballroom dances during Saturday night's big finale.
The judges will pick a routine from the series for the couples to dance again, they will also perform a dazzling showdance and choose their favourite dance from the show as the third and final routine.
Gemma and Aljaz Judges Pick dance will be the Paso Doble to Viva La Vida by Coldplay.
Red hot: Alexandra Burke and dance partner Gorka Marquez will perform the American Smooth to Wouldn't It Be Lovely from My Fair Lady as their 'Judges Pick'. Their showdance will be to There’s No Business Like Showbusiness by Ethel Merman
Strength: Joe and Katya's 'Judges Pick' dance will be Viennese Waltz to Somewhere My Love from Dr Zhivago. Their showdance will be to 80s classic You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates
For their showdance they'll do Show Me How You Burlesque by Christina Aguilera.
Debbie and Giovanni's 'Judges Pick' dance will be a salsa to Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Boys Town Gang.
For the dramatic showdance, the couple will perform to One Day I'll Fly Away by Vaults.
Alexandra and Gorka will perform the American Smooth to Wouldn't It Be Lovely from My Fair Lady as their 'Judges Pick'. Their showdance will be to There’s No Business Like Showbusiness by Ethel Merman.
And Joe and Katya's 'Judges Pick' dance will be Viennese Waltz to Somewhere My Love from Dr Zhivago. Their showdance will be to 80s classic You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates.
The couples' choice dances have yet to be revealed.
Who will win? The finalists and their dance partners got tantalisingly close to the coveted Glitterball trophy
I want it! The four grabbed for the trophy ahead of the show's hotly-anticipated grand finale
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