STRICTLY Come Dancing host Tess Daly looked to be having a ball as she partied until 1am with pals. The TV star, 55, looked stunning in a strapless white dress as she left London celebrity hotspot The Chiltern Firehouse flanked by friends. 5 Tess Daly partied with pals at The Chiltern Firehouse Credit: Click News and Media 5 She looked stunning in a floaty white dress Credit: Click News and Media 5 Tess linked arms with her friends as they walked over cobbles Credit: Click News and Media The glamorous blonde was all smiles as she linked arms on a balmy night in the capital.

Her laidback demeanour was at odds with the dark cloud engulfing Strictly at the moment in light of the Giovanni Pernice scandal. The veteran Italian dancer, who stepped away from the show days ago, is facing a misconduct probe after allegations from former dance partners. Amanda Abbington , 52, was diagnosed with mild post traumatic stress disorder during her time on the programme.

The actress is said to have 'gone nuclear' when the BBC 'backed' Giovanni following her serious complaints. However, we revealed last week that the Italian has decided not to continue on the programme. In a further twist, at least one or two other dancers will add their names to the three claimants who are already taking action as part of a Beeb investigation.

The trio includes Laura Whitmore , 39 — Gio’s partner in 2016 — and Abbington . Most read in News TV THE NEIL DEAL Celtic icon Lennon spotted arriving at airport ah.