Jowita Przystal eagerly turned up to rehearsals at 6:30am on Tuesday, however, the dancer had to awkwardly wait outside as the studio was closed.
The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 30, who is partnered with celebrity Pete Wicks on the show, cut a laidback figure in a denim jacket as she frantically texted the owner to let her in the building.
Meanwhile, her dance partner Pete, 36, made a fashionable entrance just moments later sporting a black hooded bomber jacket.
Jowita teamed her denim jacket with a pair of baggy black trousers and a black baseball cap as she stood on her phone.
She styled her locks in small braids and sported a pair of black-and-white trainers for the dance rehearsals.
Jowita Przystal eagerly turned up to rehearsals at 6:30am on Tuesday, however, the dancer had to awkwardly wait outside as the studio was closed
Her dance partner, reality star Pete, 36, made a fashionable entrance just moments later sporting a black hooded bomber jacket
Pete also kept comfortable in a pair of black jogging bottoms which featured white stripes down the sides and sported a pair of customised Uggs.
He carried all of his essentials in a large Louis Vuitton weekend bag and gave a thumbs-up to the cameras as he entered the studio.
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Once they were both inside a Strictly chaperone also arrived wearing a green coat and casual trainers.
Strictly Come Dancing has been plunged into chaos in recent weeks as several allegations of abuse from professionals have come to light.
The scandal erupted when actress Amanda Abbington quit the show last year before claiming that her partner Giovanni Pernice was abusive towards her – later leaving the show. Giovanni has vehemently denied the claims.
Amanda, 50, abruptly left the BBC show citing ‘personal issues’ and hasn’t been seen on screen since, even quitting social media last month in the wake of her former dance partner’s sacking.
Giovanni, 33, was suspended while a BBC probe went underway over allegations made by Amanda and two other former celebrity partners.
Sources previously claimed Amanda, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore had an ’emotional summit’ where they ‘compared notes’ about their time working with Giovanni on the show.
The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 30, who is partnered with celebrity Pete Wicks on the show, cut a laidback figure in a denim jacket as she waited to be let in
Jowita teamed her denim jacket with a pair of baggy black trousers and a black baseball cap
She was pictured grabbing her belongings before entering the studio
Jowita styled her locks into small braids and sported a pair of hoop earrings as she carried her belongings
Pete also kept comfortable in a pair of black jogging bottoms which featured white stripes down the sides and sported a pair of customised Uggs
AStrictly chaperone also arrived wearing a green coat and casual trainers
Before rehearsals, Jowita wasted some time by posing up a storm outside and flashing a smile for the camera
The show’s latest series, which will mark 20 years of Strictly on air, will return to iPlayer and BBC One from 7.20pm on Saturday 14 September 2024
Amanda quit Strictly due to ‘personal reasons’ before reports she had demanded footage of their rehearsals after the experience in the competition left her with PTSD.
Meanwhile, Ranvir complained about Giovanni to producers back in 2020, during their time on the show, while Laura said she ‘cried every day’ and felt ‘uncomfortable’ while dancing with him in 2016.
The BBC is currently believed to be scouring through nine years of Strictly footage to confirm or deny claims from three celebrities.
Giovanni has not returned for the show’s 2024 season.
The show’s latest series, which will mark 20 years of Strictly on air, will return to iPlayer and BBC One from 7.20pm on Saturday 14 September 2024.
STRICTLY LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Profession: Comedian
Chris says: ‘If anybody out there is thinking – How the hell is he going to do that? – then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing.’
Dr. Punam Krishan
Age: Unknown
Profession: GP and broadcaster
Punam says: ‘I have watched Strictly every year and it feels extra special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied.’
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Profession: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah says: ‘I’m super excited and love this show. To be a part of it, the spray tan the glitter. Its a landmark year for me I came a pensioner, Glasto and now I get spray tans.’
Pete Wicks
Age: 36
Profession: Reality star
Pete says: ‘Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.’
Shayne Ward
Age: 39
Profession: Actor and singer
Shayne says: ‘I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level.’
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Profession: Olympic medal winning swimmer
Tom says: ‘Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing’
Nick Knowles
Age: 61
Profession: TV presenter
Nick says: ‘I am going to really go for it I will throw myself at it 100 per cent!’
JB Gill
Age: 37
Profession: Singer
JB says: ‘A lot of the ballroom styles are very alien to me – I didn’t do those dances growing up. I am not a trained dancer.’
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Profession: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne says: ‘The stuff I’m nervous about is the ones that involve jumping, I don’t really want to do the jive, I’m nervous about that.
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Profession: Model and reality star
Tasha says: ‘I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it’s a firm Ghouri family favourite – so this is a total dream come true.’
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Profession: Actress
Sarah says: ‘I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year.’
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Profession: EastEnders star
Jamie says: ‘I had a ball doing the Christmas special, so when I was asked to join it was the easiest yes!’
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Profession: Former GB hockey player and presenter
Sam says: ‘I am so relieved it is out there now it has been hard to keep a secret! The rumours were spreading and I had to lie! I am used to dancing on a girls night out but I will give it my all’
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Profession: Former footballer
Paul says: ‘I won’t worry about it until it starts but when it does I will be nervous – I have only danced three times in my life!’