Strictly’s Helen Skelton enjoys a boozy evening with Ellie Taylor after arriving at her hotel

Strictly Come Dancing‘s Helen Skelton appeared in great spirts in Friday night as she enjoyed a drink in her hotel lobby.

The presenter, 39, was pictured boozing with fellow contestant Ellie Taylor, 38, near the entrance to the hotel as they let their hair down ahead of Saturday’s Movie Week live show.

And Helen certainly made the most of her downtime after a week of intense training as she arrived at the hotel with professional partner Gorka Marquez before heading to the bar. 

Fun times: Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton appeared in great spirts in Friday night as she enjoyed a drink in her hotel lobby

Helen was seen laughing and joking with Ellie as they caught up at their accommodation, with another pal also seen joining in with the fun.  

The former Blue Peter star showcased a glimpse of her midriff in a white cropped top, which she paired with bright red trousers. 

She styled her blonde tresses into glamorous waves and highlighted her features with a radiant palette of make-up. 

The star was earlier seen wearing the same outfit as she made an appearance on spin-off show It Takes Two alongside dancer Gorka.  

Here they come: Pro dancer Gorka drove as the pair arrived at their hotel following their earlier TV appearance

Cheers: Helen certainly made the most of her downtime after a week of intense training as she arrived at the hotel with professional partner Gorka Marquez before heading to the bar

Looking good: The former Blue Peter star showcased a glimpse of her midriff in a white cropped top, which she paired with bright red trousers

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Keeping it comfy: Following on from days of gruelling dance training, both ladies appeared barefoot as they chatted together in the lobby

Meanwhile, Ellie kept things casual for the evening in a grey hoodie and black trousers, while she let her brunette locks fall over her shoulders.

Following on from days of gruelling dance training, both ladies appeared barefoot as they chatted together in the lobby. 

Their boozy night comes as they are both set to take to the floor on Saturday with their movie themed routines, with Helen and Gorka performing a Viennese Waltz to Hopelessly Devoted To You from Grease.

While Ellie and her partner Johannes Radebe will do the Cha Cha Cha to The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss) from Mermaids.

Catch up: Helen and Ellie shared a giggle together as they took time to unwind following a busy week

Girls’ time: Helen was seen laughing and joking with Ellie as they caught up at their accommodation, with another pal also seen joining in with the fun