Strictly sirens Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Kirsty Gallacher unite to honour late show host Sir Bruce Forsyth at celebration event
Stars of Strictly Come Dancing, from across the show's 14-year run, congregated in London on Wednesday night to honour the broadcasting legend Sir Bruce Forsyth, following his death last year.
Among those turning out looking glam were Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Kirtsty Gallacher, who have all competed on the show that was co-presented by Sir Bruce and Tess Daly until he retired in 2013.
Bruce: A Celebration was being held at the London Palladium to pay tribute to the life of the late entertainer who passed away last summer from bronchial pneumonia aged 89.
Strictly through the years! Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Kirsty Gallacher looked chic as former dancing stars old and new united to honour the late Sir Bruce Forsyth
From the most recent series of the show - which Sir Bruce sadly never got to see - were Alexandra Burke and Debbie McGee.
Alexandra, 29, looked stunning in a pearly satin gown which showed off her curves effortlessly and extended into a billowing train at the back.
The rather busty ensemble stopped at the ankles, showing off her black strapped heels, which featured diamond-like embellishments.
The 2017 Strictly runner-up wore her chestnut locks in waves, loosely around her shoulders for the evening at the Palladium.
Perfect curves: Alexandra, 29, looked stunning in a pearly satin gown which showed off her curves effortlessly and extended into a billowing train at the back
Billowing: The rather busty ensemble stopped at the ankles, showing off her black strapped heels, which featured diamond-like embellishment
Fellow 2017 alum and runner-up Debbie, 59, opted for satin too - but in a more daring shade of lilac.
The former ballerina pulled the look off effortlessly, however, showing off her tiny frame in the cute dress.
The outfit featured a layered skirt, teasing the perfect pins of the wife of the late magician Paul Daniels.
She added black heels to the look and wore her trademark blonde 'do piled up, allowing a few wavy strands to fall playfully around her shoulders.
Paying tribute: Kirsty, 42, opted for a slick black look. The TV presenter took part in the 2015 series of the BBC dancing series, finishing 11th in the sixth week of the show
Sleek: She wore a loose black blouse with a high-neck and a teasing slit at the chest. She finished this off with black slacks, gold peep-toe heels and a black purse
She finished off the outfit with some diamond accessories.
Kirsty, 42, opted for a slick black look. The TV presenter - who took part in the 2015 series of the BBC dancing series, finishing 11th in the sixth week of the show - wore a loose black blouse with a high-neck and a teasing slit at the chest.
She finished this off with black slacks, gold peep-toe heels and a black purse.
Kirsty scraped her brunette tresses back from her features to showcase her lightly bronzed cheeks, smokey eyes and nude lipstick.
Remembering Bruce: Bruce's co-host Tess, 48, was in attendance, with husband Vernon Kay, 43
Be the belle of the ball in Tess's black gown
Tess Daly is no stranger to getting glammed up for the red carpet. And she tends to be quite loyal to the brands she wears. Here, the TV presenter has entrusted Suzanne Neville to dress her, a designer she's often turned to for fabulous gowns and evening dresses. Styled by James Yardley, Tess sported this bespoke Suzanne Neville strapless black gown, which Yardley paired with Dolce & Gabbana shoes and Boodles jewels.
Tess's look is all very Old Hollywood. We love that the dress takes center stage and that she opted for a loose up-do and elegant diamonds to complete the look. It's sophisticated and chic without being over the top.
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Sparkling: Tess wore her blonde locks lightly tied back and dripped in diamonds for the occasion
Dressed to impress: The dramatic skirt tumbled to the floor, swamping Tess' small frame as she held on to her other half, who looked dapper in a charcoal suit and tie
A great loss: She was famously close to Sir Bruce, whose co-hosting role was taken over by Claudia Winkleman from 2014 onwards
Bruce's co-host Tess, 48, was in attendance, with husband Vernon Kay, 43.
The pair looked chic with Tess wowing in a shoulderless floor-length gown which sparkled in the lights of the red carpet.
The dramatic skirt tumbled to the floor, swamping Tess' small frame as she held on to her other half, who looked dapper in a charcoal suit and tie.
Tess wore her blonde locks lightly tied back and dripped in diamonds for the occasion.
Loved ones: Bruce Forsyth's widow Wilnelia Merced (right) arrived at the BBC event Bruce: A Celebration
Outstanding: Gloria Hunniford looked fabulous in a loud pink coat and black leather gloves
In good company: Even The Duchess of York was in attendance to pay tribute to Brucie, looking smart in a navy skirt suit
Strictly celebrations: Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell - who are still judges on Strictly - were also there to celebrate the star's long and successful life
She was famously close to Sir Bruce, whose co-hosting role was taken over by Claudia Winkleman from 2014 onwards.
The likes of Gloria Hunniford, Paul Whitehouse, Michael Ball, Adam Garcia, Alfie Boe, Rob Brydon and David Walliams arrived to celebrate the broadcasting legend.
Even The Duchess of York was in attendance to pay tribute to Brucie, looking smart in a navy skirt suit.
Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell - who are still judges on Strictly - were also there to celebrate the star's long and successful life.
Bruce: A Celebration will be televised at a later date.
Famous faces: The likes of Paul Whitehouse and Adam Garcia arrived to celebrate the broadcasting legend
Old friends: David Walliams and Rob Brydon arrived t the BBC event, which will be broadcast on TV at a later date
Paying their respects: Jon Culshaw and Michael Grade were seen on the red carpet
Music stars: Michael Ball and Alfie Boe were there to pay tribute
Incoming: Darcy Bussell made an appearance at the event on Wednesday evening
Side by side: The dancer joined Strictly Come Dancing co-host Bruno Tonioli at the event
Looking good: Katya Jones ensured she stood out as she made her way into the London Palladium
Here she comes: Ruth Langsford posed for photos before joining guests at the event on Wednesday evening
Last month, Sir Bruce's wife, Lady Wilnelia, spoke about her late husband in her first interview since his death on This Morning.
The 60-year-old spoke of her joy at marrying the iconic entertainer.
Wilnelia said: 'I was so lucky to be married to him for 34 years. It was a very happy marriage.
'He retired from Strictly, and he didn’t manage to do the last show; the Christmas show. He was planning to do some travelling and continuing and being in showbiz somehow. He wanted to be with his family.
'He was like that until the last year. He was still doing exercise at home. I was so lucky to have his daughters, they've been my angels, my strength and my son.'
Wilnelia said: 'I was so lucky to be married to him 34 years. It was a very happy marriage' - pictured together at the Investitures in 2011
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