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NEW ROMANCE

Strictly’s Karen Clifton makes red carpet debut with boyfriend David Webb as she joins co-star Giovanni Pernice and girlfriend Ashley Roberts at Rip It Up press night

The Strictly stars were out in force with their new loves as they helped celebrate 2011 winner Harry Judd's new West End dance show

STRICTLY'S Karen Clifton made her red carpet debut with boyfriend David Webb as she joined co-star Giovanni Pernice and new girlfriend Ashley Roberts at Rip It Up press night this evening.

The foursome are all newly coupled up and showed the world how happy they all were in their blossoming romances tonight.

 Karen Clifton and David Webb made their red carpet debut tonight
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Karen Clifton and David Webb made their red carpet debut tonightCredit: Splash News
 The couple have been together a while now, but this evening's Rip It Up press night is their first official engagement as a couple
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The couple have been together a while now, but this evening's Rip It Up press night is their first official engagement as a coupleCredit: Splash News

The were in the West End to show their support to former Strictly winners Harry Judd, Louis Smith, and Jay McGuiness as well as former contestant Aston Merrygold, who all star in the new show at the Garrick Theatre.

It was the first time Karen has been to an official engagement with David.

The pair were first spotted together enjoying a night out at the Groucho Club last year.

The hunky singer has been responsible for putting the smile back on Karen's face after a difficult few months after her split from fellow dancer Kevin.

 Giovanni Pernice and girlfriend Ashley Roberts also made their own red carper debut
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Giovanni Pernice and girlfriend Ashley Roberts also made their own red carper debutCredit: Splash News
 Ashley looked stunning in a crop top and skintight trousers
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Ashley looked stunning in a crop top and skintight trousersCredit: PA:Press Association

Over the weekend David paid tribute to Karen's "relentless energy" as she wrapped up the Strictly Live Tour.

He uploaded a video on Instagram Stories of the pro dancer taking her final bow and high-fiving fans.

David then captioned the clip: "Stupid proud of this one at the end of a whopper 8 months of @strictlycomedancing2018 & the @strictlycomedancinglive tour, her relentless energy, contagious laughter, passion for her job & her determination is pretty special. #takeabow."

 Kimberly Wyatt and husband Max Rogers showed their support tonight
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Kimberly Wyatt and husband Max Rogers showed their support tonightCredit: Splash News
 Neil Jones was riding solo at tonight's show
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Neil Jones was riding solo at tonight's showCredit: Splash News
 Strictly judge Darcey Bussell looked effortlessly chic at tonight's premiere
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Strictly judge Darcey Bussell looked effortlessly chic at tonight's premiereCredit: Splash News
 Former Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff added a touch of glamour
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Former Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff added a touch of glamourCredit: Splash News
 McFly boys Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones were there to show their support for Harry Judd
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McFly boys Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones were there to show their support for Harry JuddCredit: Splash News
 GMB star Kate Garraway was also at the glitzy bash
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GMB star Kate Garraway was also at the glitzy bashCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Singing legend Lulu made an appearance at the Rip It Up premiere
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Singing legend Lulu made an appearance at the Rip It Up premiereCredit: PA:Press Association

Meanwhile, this is also Giovanni and Ashley's first official red carpet together.

The pair came clean about their romance in December after meeting on last year's Strictly.

Although they have been regularly snapped out together, they haven't been to a showbiz bash together.

Tonight they looked every inch the smitten pair as they headed into the show.

Also at tonight's showbiz bash was Neil Jones, minus wife Katya, Max Rogers and Kimberly Wyatt, and Kristina Rihanoff.

Harry's McFly bandamates Dougie Poynter and danny Jones were also there to support him.

Rip It Up is running at the Garrick Theatre and see the former Strictly contestants dance to songs from 60s' chart toppers such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, the Bee Gees, and The Beach Boys.

Harry Judd on Strictly Come Dancing


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