Strictly’s Fleur East and Helen Skelton don padded jackets for rehearsals ahead of the semi-final

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They’re set to take to the stage during Sunday’s semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing.

And Fleur East and Helen Skelton got in a final day of practice as they were snapped making their way to rehearsals on Saturday morning.

Batting away the cold temperatures, the Sax singer, 35, donned a longline red padded jacket while her presenter co-star, 39, opted for a similar styled black jacket. 

Strictly’s Fleur East and Helen Skelton don padded jackets for rehearsals ahead of the semi-final

Last chance: The pair made the most of their final day before taking to the stage with two dance routines

Practice time! Strictly’s Fleur East (left) and Helen Skelton (right) wrapped up warm in longline padded jackets on Saturday morning while making their way to rehearsals ahead of Sunday’s semi-final

Fleur kept comfortable in a pair of lilac sports leggings and an oversized T-shirt underneath the red maxi jacket.

She counteracted the winter ensemble with a pair of white flip flops, laden with bags as she hauled a holdall over her shoulder and backpack.

The songstress appeared make-up free for the outing, as her ringlet curled locks were pushed away from her face.

Comfort is key: Fleur kept comfortable in a pair of lilac sports leggings and an oversized T-shirt underneath the red maxi jacket

Comfort is key: Fleur kept comfortable in a pair of lilac sports leggings and an oversized T-shirt underneath the red maxi jacket

Summer shoe: She counteracted the winter ensemble with a pair of white flip flops

Warmth: While her bright red jacket featured a maxi design, hood and zip-up detail

Summer shoe: She counteracted the winter ensemble with a pair of white flip flops

Au natural:The songstress appeared make-up free for the outing, as her ringlet curled locks were pushed away from her face.

Au natural:The songstress appeared make-up free for the outing, as her ringlet curled locks were pushed away from her face.

Meanwhile, Helen had her hands full while exiting the contestants’ hotel holding a large, camouflaged tote bag and Amazon delivery box.

She kept warm in a cream jumper and black leggings, teaming a pair of black boots with the ensemble and hooded jacket.

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The Countryfile presenter had her ashy-hued tresses left to fall freely in a straight, side-parted style as she also showed off her natural complexion.

Bags, bags, bags! Laden with bags, she hauled a holdall over her shoulder and backpack

Bags, bags, bags! Laden with bags, she hauled a holdall over her shoulder and backpack

Easy does it: Meanwhile, Helen had her hands full while exiting the contestants' hotel holding a large, camouflaged tote bag and Amazon delivery box

Personalised: Her tote bag was personalised with her initials, 'HS', in a pink print

Easy does it: Meanwhile, Helen had her hands full while exiting the contestants’ hotel holding a large, camouflaged tote bag and Amazon delivery box

Layers: She kept warm in a cream jumper and black leggings, which she teamed with the hooded jacket

Layers: She kept warm in a cream jumper and black leggings, which she teamed with the hooded jacket

The Strictly semi-final show has been moved to Sunday 11 December to avoid a clash with the latest Fifa World Cup 2022 game, which is on Saturday night and will see England take on France for a place in the semi-finals.

Helen’s dance partner, Gorka Marquez, was also spotted leaving the hotel to practice for the big day – appearing in high spirits as he flashed a thumbs up.

The professional dancer donned an a dark ensemble with a black, long-sleeved T-shirt and gilet with a pair of taupe cargo trousers.

Sturdy: Helen added a pair of black, heavy duty soled ankle boots to the look

Recovery? She took a foam roller with her for post-rehearsal stretches

Sturdy: Helen added a pair of black, heavy duty soled ankle boots to the look

Trendy: Molly Rainford looked typically stylish as she joined her co-stars and sported a pair of light denim, straight-leg cargo jeans

Trendy: Molly Rainford looked typically stylish as she joined her co-stars and sported a pair of light denim, straight-leg cargo jeans

Bright: She added an orange and black racer-style bomber jacket while shielding her eyes with a fluffy bucket hat, which sat over her striaght golden hair

Bright: She added an orange and black racer-style bomber jacket while shielding her eyes with a fluffy bucket hat, which sat over her striaght golden hair

Molly Rainford looked typically stylish as she joined her co-stars and sported a pair of light denim, straight-leg cargo jeans.

She added an orange and black racer-style bomber jacket while shielding her eyes with a fluffy bucket hat, which sat over her striaght golden hair. 

While Will Mellor sipped on a hot drink while he left the hotel, smiling as he kept comfortable in a pair of Under Armour joggers and a fur-collared jacket.

Hopeful? Helen's dance partner, Gorka Marquez, was also spotted leaving the hotel to practice for the big day - appearing in high spirits as he flashed a thumbs up

Hopeful? Helen’s dance partner, Gorka Marquez, was also spotted leaving the hotel to practice for the big day – appearing in high spirits as he flashed a thumbs up

Dapper: The professional dancer donned an a dark ensemble with a black, long-sleeved T-shirt and gilet

Dapper: The professional dancer donned an a dark ensemble with a black, long-sleeved T-shirt and gilet

Looking cool: He added a pair of taupe cargo trousers to the look, with matching trainers

Looking cool: He added a pair of taupe cargo trousers to the look, with matching trainers

Looking cool: He added a pair of taupe cargo trousers to the look, with matching trainers

The semi-final will see Molly, Will, Helen, Fleur and Hamza Yassin go head-to-head for a place in the dazzling final.

Each couple will be performing two dances for the first time as they try to secure their place, after Helen and Gorka were the the last to top the leaderboard.

It follows on from last week’s show, which saw Kym Marsh become the tenth star to be eliminated as she lost out to Molly and partner Carlos Gu in the dance off.

Hidden away: Gorka carried his costume for the dress rehearsal and show in a suit bag, keeping it concealed ahead of the semi-final

Hidden away: Gorka carried his costume for the dress rehearsal and show in a suit bag, keeping it concealed ahead of the semi-final

Autumnal chic: She nailed a chic look in a brown tweed jacket with a black belted detail

Autumnal chic: She nailed a chic look in a brown tweed jacket with a black belted detail

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