Strictly Come Dancing's stars warmed up for the show's big return as Neil and Katya Jones partied away with make-up artist Lisa Armstrong.
It Takes Two host Janette Manrara uploaded some shots as the dancers let their hair down before the hard work begins.
Filming is about to get underway for the 2022 series - and two of the show's most talked-about stars ever have been spending time together.
Neil and Katya sunk drinks with their pals at the bash which included the beauty on a weird double loo with stylist Summer Dyason, who was celebrating her birthday.
The former couple were married for six years and split in 2019 following a kissing scandal involving 36-year-old comedian Seann Walsh, although they insisted that had nothing to do with the end of their marriage.
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However, the pair have remained close since the collapse of their marriage and subsequent divorce - hanging out together and even posting snaps of each other online.
Janette uploaded the fun-filled shots with Nikita in playful mood.
She wrote: "About last night…. Dirty 30 Celebrations for @summerdyason w/ some of my faves!"
Lisa, the 45-year-old former wife of Ant McPartlin, smiled away in the snaps with her colleagues - but the hard work is about to get underway.
The BBC show returns on September 17 and preparation is well underway.
A pre-recorded launch show is being recorded this Wednesday as the celebrities are paired up with their professional dance partners.
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It's thought the weekend of September 10 could see this episode air.
Last month the complete line-up was officially announced. Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Helen Skelton will all take part, as well as James Bye and Tony Adams.
Joining them are Hamza Yassin, Fleur East, Molly Rainford, Ellie Taylor and Matt Goss. Also on the bill are Tyler West, Ellie Simmonds, Jayde Adams, Kaye Adams and Richie Anderson.
There's a big change to the pro line-up this year, with pro dancers Oti Mabuse and Aljaz Skorjanec having left the series. The BBC show announced that four new professionals would be joining the show.
European cup winner Vito Coppola , Chinese National Champion Carlos Gu , former Under 21 British National Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas will all be taking to the stage.
Meanwhile, Bruno Tonioli announced in May that he was leaving the show after 18 years as a judge on the panel. He has been replaced by former pro and last year's judge Anton Du Beke.