That's the wrong kind of tango, Holly! Strictly's Valance takes her tan too far at book launch with boyfriend Nick Candy
By Sarah Bull
Last updated at 2:48 PM on 27th October 2011
To prepare to take to the stage on Strictly Come Dancing, the contestants are forced to slather on the fake tan and make-up to hold up under the strong television lights.
But it seems Holly Valance is liking her Strictly look a bit too much, judging by photos of the Australian actress at a book launch last night.
The 28-year-old actress appeared to have overdone the fake tan, perhaps in preparation for this weekend's live shows, as she posed on the red carpet with her boyfriend Nick Candy.
Taking the Strictly tan a bit too far: Holly Valance looked very orange as she attended a book launch with boyfriend Nick Candy last night
Transformation: Holly looked significantly more tanned than she had the night before
Holly teamed her tangoed skin with an 1980's style skintight leather dress and sky-high heels for the launch of the Candy Brothers' book The Art Of Design at London's Halcyon Gallery
Earlier in the evening, Holly had tweeted: 'So proud and excited to go to my Darling Nick's book launch tonight for Candy & Candy- 'The Art of Design'!! I Love You. #BeyondProud X'
While Holly's glowing hue proved slightly distracting at the launch, the former Neighbours star appeared to have lost a significant amount of weight since starting in Strictly.
Loved-up: Holly posed up with billionaire beau Nick at the launch of his new book The Art Of Design
We're all friends: Holly and Nick also posed up with her Strictly partner Artem Chigvinstev
The actress, who has been wowing the judges with her performances with dance partner Artem Chigvinstev, looked slender in the form-fitting outfit as she posed for photographers.
And it seems her billionaire boyfriend Nick isn't averse to her Strictly costumes and make-up, as Holly revealed recently.
Asked what he thinks of all the glitz and glamour, Holly said: 'Nick did ask if I could bring the wig home, put it that way.
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Best of friends: Artem and Nick looked in good spirits at the launch
'Every show he's in the front row, I think he will be there whether I'm in the competition or not.
'He's a little attached and he enjoys himself a little too much!'
Holly and Nick have been putting on a show of unity recently following claims of a budding romance between Holly and Artem.
Slender: Tamara Ecclestone looked fantastic in a form-fitting leopard print dress
Differing styles: While Nancy Dell'Olio wore a minidress which showed off her figure, Lulu covered up in a silver padded jacket
But last night, as well as Holly and Nick putting on a united front, Nick also posed up with Artem - showing there are no hard feelings whatsoever.
Guests at the star-studded party also included Tamara Ecclestone, who looked slender in an animal-print dress, and Holly's Strictly competitor Nancy Dell'Olio, who wore a sleek minidress.
But while Nancy and Holly both showed off their dancing-honed bodies, Lulu decided to cover up in a bizarre padded silver jacket.
Party-goers at the event, including Paul McKenna and Emma Forbes, were treated to Ketel One Vodka Cocktails including the 'Candy Ketel Rose'.
Nick, 38, has been dating Holly since 2009.
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