Saturday night saw the first Strictly Come Dancing live show of the series thrill BBC viewers across the country.
And as the stars headed home, Made In Chelsea’s Sam Thompson, 31, supported girlfriend Zara McDermott, 26, with pictures of her face on his shirt.
Professional dancer Katya Jones, 34, beamed with delight as she put her toned pins on display while being whisked away in a chauffer-driven car.
Tess Daly, 54 – who has been fronting the show since its launch back in 2004 – looked happier than ever, as did her husband Vernon Kay, 49.
Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, 46, was spotted leaving, after having used her skills to apply gorgeous make-up to the Strictly stars.

Biggest fan: Sam Thompson , 31, supported girlfriend Zara McDermott , 26, with pictures of her face on his shirt after the first Strictly Come Dancing live show of the series, on Saturday

Loving life: Katya Jones , 34, beamed with delight as she put her toned pins on display while being whisked away in a chauffer-driven car

All good: TOWIE star Pete Wicks gave a thumbs up after ditching is shirt covered in Zara’s face
Nigel Harman has emerged as an early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing as he topped the leaderboard during week one on Saturday.
The actor, 50, was proclaimed by judge Shirley Ballas as ‘the one to beat’ after he performed an outstanding pasodoble with dance partner Katya Jones.
The Casualty star danced to Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and received universal praise from all four judges and received a score of 32 out of 40.
‘That was the dance of the night,’ proclaimed Craig Revel Horwood while Motsi Mabuse added: ‘This at the end of the night was spectacular, amazing.’
Anton Du Beke also praised the actor and reminded the audience it’s not easy for the star who has to close the show.
While he is tipped to be the pin-up of the series, Nigel, who attended £24,000-a-year Dulwich College, is unlikely to fall victim of the show’s much discussed ‘Strictly curse’.
He is happily married to actress Lucy Liemann, 49, who has starred in The Bill and Agatha Christie’s Poirot, as well as in the third Jason Bourne film, The Bourne Ultimatum.
Nigel was the centre of a controversial Downton Abbey storyline, in 2013, where his character was seen hitting lady’s maid Anna – played by Joanne Froggatt – in the face and dragging her into a room in a violent rape scene.

Good times: Tess Daly, 54 – who has been fronting the show since its launch back in 2004 – looked happier than ever

Loving it: Her husband, Vernon Kay was equally chipper on his ride home

Smiley: Graziano Di Prima , 29. flashed his pearly whites after the first live show

Talented: Ant McPartlin’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong was spotted leaving, after having used her skills to apply gorgeous make-up to the Strictly stars

Trendy: Giovanni Pernice, 33, rocked a leather jacket over a band tee

Darling! Craig Revel Horwood, 58, looked pleased to have dished out his first live critiques

Gorgeous: Angela Rippon, 78, was glowing after a successful first show routine

Tense: Irish presenter Angela Scanlon, 39, looked up from her phone as she left the TV studios

Beauty: Karen Hauer, 41, looked gorgeous in a yellow jumper

Goodbye: Johannes Radebe, 36, waved from the backseat of his ride home

Catch ups: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, 53, made phone calls following his first live dance

All good: Graziano Di Prima, 29, and wife Giada Lini sat side-by-side while on their phones

Home time: Nancy Xu was still wearing green eye shadow from her performance

Happy: Pro dancer Lauren Oakley waved as she made her way home

Hot couple: She left with her husband, Maximiliano Omar Montes de Oca

Supported: West End star Layton Williams, 29, was joined by loved ones following the live show

Cute: Dianne Buswell, 34, was joined by her boyfriend, and former Strictly celeb Joe Sugg, 32

Best buds: Pete and Sam strolled off together after sitting in the audience for the first live show
But earlier this year, Nigel returned to the BBC, joining the cast of Casualty, where he plays charming clinical lead doctor Max Christie.
Among many stage credits Nigel has performed in Guys and Dolls in London’s West End and Shrek the Musical, which he then went on to direct for the UK tour.
His film work includes roles in Blood Diamond, Telstar, and The Outsiders for ITV.
After he was confirmed as a contesntat, Nigel said: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly.
‘As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’