Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev were all smiles after their first session together, while Westlife's Nicky Byrne was concerned about his unfortunate choice of shoes and shorts.
[Strictly stars in training - Photo Gallery]

Denise Van Outen tweeted this picture of partner James Jordan in training with the caption 'I'm making @The_JamesJordan put deodorant on before we dance.'
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Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone have been pulling some impressive poses and have already picked their own team name - Team Smurf.Meanwhile, Olympian Louis Smith is finding his training with Flavia Cacace tough-going, writing: "#ouchmyfeet haha"
Sid Owen said that he felt like he was "back at school" with taskmaster Ola Jordan as his partner, while Denise Van Outen snapped a topless pic of James Jordan for her fans.
Strictly's first weekend of live shows starts on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6.

















