Dani Dyer shows off her toned abs in cutout minidress as she gears up for second Strictly stint

DANI Dyer looks ready to hit the dancefloor as she makes the most of some downtime before her gruelling Strictly rehearsal schedule kicks in. The 29-year-old, who is engaged to footballer Jarrod Bowen and is mum to five-year-old Santiago and three-year-old twin daughters Summer and Star, showed off her incredible figure in snaps taken during a pal’s hen do this weekend. Dani Dyer showed off her toned figure ahead of her Strictly return Credit: danidyerxx / instagram The Love Island winner looked every inch the Strictly star in a cut-out minidress Credit: danidyerxx / instagram The soon-to-be Strictly star revealed she’s more than ready to get started on the forthcoming series, which is set to air in less than two months’ time. The mum of three donned a bright cut-out minidress, with fans quick to compare the glamorous look to something straight from the Strictly ballroom. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! TOWIE star Chloe Meadows commented: “Looking like a dancer in that dress,” to which Dani replied: “Getting ready for the sparkles.” This will be Dani’s second attempt at the famous dance competition after originally signing up for last year’s series. Dani dazzled as she enjoyed a hen do before Strictly rehearsals begin Credit: danidyerxx / instagram Dani will take to the Strictly dancefloor later this year after being handed a second chance Credit: bbcstrictly/Instagram Dani before she was forced to withdraw from last year’s series after suffering a rehearsal injury Credit: BBC A fractured ankle forced Dani to pull out before the live shows last year. Credit: Instagram However, she was forced to pull out before the live shows after suffering a nasty ankle injury. Luckily, BBC bosses have given her a second chance, finding a place for the Love Island winner in the 2026 line-up. Dani will compete against the likes of EastEnders star Lacey Turner, singer Delta Goodrem and actress Jaime Winstone in the battle for the Glitterball Trophy. After being unveiled as the second celebrity taking part, Dani said: “I just cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on and hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one!” Most read in Showbiz The show had previously vowed not to cast reality stars but appears to have made a couple of exceptions. Love Island’s Cach Mercer and former T4 presenter Will Best have also signed up for the new series. Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and Paralympic cycling legend Dame Sarah Storey are also among the famous faces confirmed to be competing. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One on Saturday 19th September. Comment now