Former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls was in high spirits as he left the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham after the Strictly Come Dancing live tour show on Tuesday evening. The 49-year-old politician, who was accidentally kicked in the face by his dance partner Katya Jones during a performance in Sheffield just days earlier, appeared cheerful and relaxed.
Balls cut a casual figure, wearing a crisp blue shirt under a cobalt jumper, a suede blazer, and his favourite baker boy hat. He was joined by Strictly champion Ore Oduba, who chatted on the phone while carrying a Louis Vuitton man-bag. Professional dancer Katya Jones added glamour in an ankle-grazing loungewear frock and leopard print trainers, still in her show make-up.
The incident in Sheffield occurred during a group dance to Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop The Feeling. Jones attempted a handstand into Balls' arms but accidentally kicked him in the face. Balls laughed off the mishap and continued performing, delighting the crowd.
Monday's Nottingham show saw Louise Redknapp crowned the star dancer. The 2016 Strictly line-up appeared in good spirits as they headed back to their hotels for rest before their next performance.
