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How Stacey Dooley’s been Strictly-fied… going from hard-bitten reporter to glamour girl

FOR a dance novice, Stacey Dooley has stormed her way through to the Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals.

But it's not just her moves that have been transformed throughout the series - she's also had one very glamorous makeover.

 Stacey Dooley looked chic as she left filming for Strictly: It Takes Two yesterday
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Stacey Dooley looked chic as she left filming for Strictly: It Takes Two yesterdayCredit: MAGICMOMENTSUK

Last night, Stacey headed home after appearing on Strictly spin-off It Takes Two looking super-chic in tailored leather trousers, heels, and a smart longline coat.

A smooth blow-dry, flawless make-up and a designer handbag completed her look.

Over on the dance floor, the 31-year-old has well and truly embraced Strictly's over-the-top vibe.

She's rocked glitzy outfits, backcombed curls, false eyelashes and bright lipsticks for her routines with partner Kevin Clifton.

 The 31-year-old looked picture-perfect for her appearance on the show
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The 31-year-old looked picture-perfect for her appearance on the showCredit: MAGICMOMENTSUK
 Stacey has sported some very glamorous outfits on Strictly Come Dancing
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Stacey has sported some very glamorous outfits on Strictly Come DancingCredit: PA:Press Association
 She's rocked backcombed curls and bright lipstick on the dance floor
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She's rocked backcombed curls and bright lipstick on the dance floor
 Stacey has embraced Strictly's glitzy vibe
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Stacey has embraced Strictly's glitzy vibe

Stacey's fancy Strictly style is a far cry from the pared-back look she usually sports in her documentaries.

She's jetted to countries including Iraq, Kenya and Cambodia, reporting on hard-hitting subjects such as sex trafficking, domestic violence, ISIS and homelessness.

Obviously, Stacey has more important things to worry about than clothes and make-up at work, so she tends to opt for practical ensembles.

 Stacey usually wears practical outfits for work
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Stacey usually wears practical outfits for workCredit: BBC
 She's travelled across the world for her documentaries
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She's travelled across the world for her documentaries
 Stacey usually has more important things to worry about than make-up when she's on the job
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Stacey usually has more important things to worry about than make-up when she's on the jobCredit: BBC
 She's covered a range of hard-hitting topics all over the world
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She's covered a range of hard-hitting topics all over the world
 The journalist's usual filming locations are rather less glamorous than the Strictly dance floor
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The journalist's usual filming locations are rather less glamorous than the Strictly dance floorCredit: BBC

Stacey - who came to fame on BBC show Blood, Sweat and T-shirts in 2008 - has also found her own style over the years.

While she once had a youthful long hairstyle, she's now switched to a choppy red 'do.

Not only that, but her Noughties outfits have been swapped for cool smart-casual ensembles.

We don't know about you, but we think she looks Strictly fabulous.

 The reporter came to fame on BBC show Blood, Sweat and T-shirts in 2008
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The reporter came to fame on BBC show Blood, Sweat and T-shirts in 2008Credit: YouTube
 She used to favour barely-there makeup
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She used to favour barely-there makeupCredit: BBC
 When Stacey met the Queen in 2013, she was sporting a brunette layered 'do
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When Stacey met the Queen in 2013, she was sporting a brunette layered 'doCredit: Getty - Pool
 Stacey has found her own style over the years
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Stacey has found her own style over the yearsCredit: Rex Features

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