Strictly judge Shirley Ballas thanked fans as she returned to social media after taking a short break.
The 60-year-old from Wallasey has had a hectic schedule of late, having not long finished a stint in the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime, which took place after the latest series of Strictly finished in December.
Then there were the UK Dance Championships, and now she is raring to go for the Strictly Live Tour.
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Admitting it had "been a while", Shirley caught up with her fans by sharing a video message on Instagram on Thursday.
It's been a while anyway just finished UK championships phenomenal and now I'm on tour, Strictly tour now Bruno is back, Craig fantastic job directing the show. Jason G wonderful choreography and everyone is on form. We open this evening
Speaking to the camera, she began: "Hello everyone, it's been a while..."
Captioning the post, Shirley said: "Panto all finished. United Kingdom Championships finished, now the Live Strictly Tour.
"The show as usual is fun, lots of great dancing, lots of laughs Bruno is back in rare form @brunotonioliofficial @craigrevel and @jasongilkison have done a brilliant job of putting the show together.
"Hoping to see many familiar faces this year."
In the video, Shirley also confessed she was wearing a wig.
Her post continued: "[It's] @motsimabuse inspired, saves my hair from being back combed. @janeburstow thank you for getting me this amazing wig.
"Lots to catch up on with you all. What have you all been up to? Have you all settled into the new year 2022 wow time flys. All seems ok Today so I’m grateful. Sending love and hugs to all who need one. @bbcstrictly #fun #family #tour #laughter #gratitude" [sic]
She was quickly inundated with kind responses from fans.
jodieann.jones.790 said: "We love ya Shirley xx"
danicaper82 said: "Big hug to you too."
albox72x said: "You look amazing x have fun xx"
saffiamayc said: "Looking beautiful and wouldn't be strictly without you. Enjoy xx"
lauraaa_diva said: "I'm taking my 8 year old to see the tour in Manchester. We are so excited, Strictly has helped me more than you would ever know and I'm so happy that it's something I can share with my daughter."
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