She has just recovered from her ‘scary’ battle with Covid.
So Kym Marsh made sure she rocked out with her Strictly Come Dancing stars at her Christmas party in London on Thursday.
The 46-year-old actress appeared to be in high spirits as she enjoyed a glass of red wine after returning to her hotel to continue boozing with Helen Skelton and Fleur East after spending a week in isolation.
Be sure to come drink! Bleary-eyed Kym Marsh kissed Helen Skelton after her “scary” Covid battle at her boozy Christmas party in London on Thursday
Kym was in a loving mood at the party, wrapping her arms around Helen and planting a kiss on her cheek.
After stripping off their glamorous party attire, the team dressed casually, with Kym donning a black hoodie with white flashes.
Helen – who recently sold the gifts she got at her wedding to ex Richie Myler – donned a black crop top, which she paired with tiger print track pants.
Pour it up: The 46-year-old actress appeared to be in high spirits as she enjoyed a glass of red wine after returning to her hotel to continue boozing
Cuddling: Kym was in a loving mood at the party, wrapping her arms around Helen and planting a kiss on her cheek
Fleur also took advantage of the free bar, enjoying a glass of red wine while clad in a sports bra and leggings.
The Christmas party comes ahead of Strictly’s quarterfinals, which air Friday night after the World Cup was postponed.
Kym will no doubt be happy to get back on the dance floor after being forced to miss last week’s show when she signed Covid.
Low key: After stripping off her glamorous party attire, the team dressed casually, with Kym donning a black hoodie with white flashes
Pour it up: Kym’s husband Scott Ratcliff was spotted enjoying a pint at the party
The former Corrie actress, who returned to training this week, joked she “traded sequins for tissues” during her appearance on Thursday’s It Takes Two.
She told host Janette Manrara: “[Watching from home] was so weird, i had such FOMO (afraid of missing out), i traded sequins for tissues.
“I watched it with two handkerchiefs stuck in my nostrils.”
Her dance partner Graziano Di Prima added, “She called me sick from bed and I told her ‘later…later.’
The duo also announced that they will dance the cha cha cha to Irene Cara’s hit song Fame during Saturday’s musical week.
Casual: Helen – who recently sold the gifts she received at her wedding to ex Richie Myler – donned a black crop top which she paired with tiger print jogging bottoms
Layers: She wrapped herself in a taupe scarf and donned a pair of gold hoop earrings
Loving life: She appeared to be in high spirits as she chatted with Karen Hauer
Kym added on Morning Live: “Earlier in the week I came down with Covid. That was rubbish. Luckily I’m testing negative now.’
She added that the past week has been “scary” because her father – who was recently diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer – has suffered ill health.
Kym said of her parents: “Dad went to the hospital during the week and I couldn’t see him. I tested negative and was able to see him, but it was very scary for a few days. It was a bit like a full plate at our end.’
Yum: Fleur also took advantage of the free bar and enjoyed a glass of red wine
Animated: The singer put on a very animated performance at the bar
Ab-tastic: Fleur was dressed in a sports bra and leggings that showed off her fit figure
Graziano admitted that watching Strictly from home was the “hardest thing ever” as he also performed via video link.
He said: “I can’t wait to see you. We take it for granted that we spend so much time together. Being apart for a week was weird.
“It’s crazy – but today I will meet her again.”
Catching up: Molly Rainford couldn’t control her giggles as she chatted with Karen
Legs eleven: Karen looked incredible in a pair of leather look leggings
Last week, a Strictly spokesman confirmed that Kym would sit out this week due to the virus.
They told Web: “Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19. Because of this, Kym and Graziano will not be participating in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
“Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean everything is fine and they will return the following week.”
And the announcement came just two weeks after Kym admitted she almost quit the show after suffering a crippling panic attack just hours before the live show.
The TV star is said to have broken down in tears before being comforted by sparkly toe star Graziano before a live show that aired last month.
Former Coronation Street actress Kym, who is said to have considered quitting the competition because of her overwhelming fear, told The Sun: “It just came over me, almost out of nowhere, and I couldn’t go on.”
Party time! Earlier in the night, Kym went to the party in a star-print black midi dress
Festive: She got into the Christmas spirit with a new pair of glasses and caused a storm outside
It is claimed that Kym struggled to keep dancing, prompting producers to comfort her as she calmed down, and hours later she got back on the floor during the live show and completed her dance.
Former Hear’Say singer Kym added, “I’ve always suffered from panic attacks. It’s something I like to talk about because I know it can happen to anyone at any time.
“Sometimes it’s been ages (since an attack) and suddenly someone just hits. Everyone thinks that because you’re on TV you must be amazingly confident, but the truth is I’m not always and that’s how it turns out.
Loving life: Nancy Xu and Will Mellor were joking around as they posed for snaps
Fun times: Fleur and Vito Coppola appeared to be in high spirits as they stepped out
She added that she didn’t know what triggered the panic attack and suspected she may have had some harsh comments from the judges related to the fact that she also had other jobs, leaving her emotional and exhausted.
Kym said she “completely lost her confidence” and was “gone to pieces,” admitting she didn’t see how she could continue with the show.
Despite undergoing therapy to curb her anxiety, Kym said it can still “creep up” on her.
Hiya: Karen beamed as she put on a pair of Christmas Pudding-framed glasses
All smiles: Molly looked in a playful mood as she strutted by in her furry sliders