STRICTLY fabulous - that was the verdict of Strictly Come Dancing star Natalie Lowe last night as Daily Echo reporters Melanie Adams and Gordon Simpson continued their dance training ahead of tying the knot in December.

The lucky couple are being taught their first dance on Strictly – It Takes Two by former dance champion Natalie Lowe after winning a competition.

Praising the pair after their latest intensive training session, she said: “I have never had two people learn so much choreography in one session – ever.”

Afterwards Gordon said: “She’s a fantastic teacher and she has a lot of energy and that really helps us.”

Strictly addict Mel added that the training was “good for the wedding diet”.

Strictly – It Takes Two airs on BBC2 at 6.30pm weeknights.