Schapelle Corby will be a wildcard contestant on Dancing with the Stars this year.
And on Monday, the convicted drug smuggler was spotted leaving a dance studio in Brisbane after her first day of rehearsals.
The 43-year-old kept things casual in a loose-fitting peach top with snake-print leggings, and swept her black hair up into a topknot.
Stepping out: Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby was spotted leaving a dance studio in Brisbane on Monday after her first day of rehearsals for Dancing with the Stars
Schapelle shared a lively conversation with her professional dance partner, Shae Mountain.
She wore socks and carried her shoes, along with her other bags, while strolling through the studio’s car park.
The bespectacled reality star looked comfortable around her strapping dance partner.
Chat: Schapelle shared a conversation with her professional dance partner, Shae Mountain
Dancing gear: The 43-year-old kept things casual in a loose-fitting peach top with snake-print leggings, and swept her black hair up into a topknot
Off they go: She wore socks and carried her shoes, along with her other bags, while strolling through the studio’s car park
She placed her belongings in the backseat of her car and the pair drove off to a nearby shopping mall.
A short time later, they stopped by a Bloch dance store, where Schapelle bought a new pair of dance shoes.
Before making her purchase, she tried on several pairs.
Trip: She placed her belongings in the backseat of her car and the pair drove off to a nearby shopping mall
At ease: The bespectacled reality star looked comfortable around her strapping dance partner
Well-heeled: A short time later, the pair were seen in at Bloch dance store to by the raven-haired beauty a pair of dance shoes
Nice fit: Inside the store, she was seen trying on shoes, including a pair of black, kitten heeled ballroom shoes and was seen walking around to store to get a better feel for the shoe
She was helped by a shop assistant who happily answered her questions.
Afterwards, Shae followed dutifully behind as Schapelle sashayed out of the store, carrying her shoes in a tote bag.
Rehearsals for Dancing with the Stars began in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this month. The program is set to air on Seven later in the year.
Queries: Aside from her professional partner, she was helped by a shop assistant who was alongside her to answer her questions
Curious: Schapelle appeared to be asking questions about the sole of the shoe and the assistant obligingly answered
Done: After selecting her pair of dancing heels, Schapelle put her black trainers back on
Shopping: Schapelle was at the front of the store paying for her dance shoes after putting plenty of thought into which shoes to get
It comes after fans of the show blasted Seven’s decision to cast Schapelle, who has a serious drug conviction in Indonesia and served nine years behind bars in Bali.
One viewer said it was ‘a disgrace’, and others vowed to boycott the new season.
Schapelle’s addition has also reportedly disappointed the show’s inaugural winner Bec Hewitt, who is returning this year as an all-stars contestant.
A source told New Idea: ‘Bec loves the fact that the show is family friendly and thinks casting someone as controversial as Schapelle goes against everything it stands for.’
Ready to test her new kicks! She made the purchase and was seen leaving the dance store
Helping hand: Following right behind her was Shae who carried her shoes in a tote bag
Dancing with the Stars is Schapelle’s second reality TV show, as last year she made a brief appearance on Seven’s SAS Australia.
She voluntarily withdrew from the military-style program in episode two when the selection course proved too demanding for her.
In October 2004, Schapelle became a household name when she was arrested at Bali airport with 4.2kg of cannabis wrapped in plastic inside her boogie board bag.
Not happy: Schapelle’s addition has also disappointed the show’s inaugural winner Bec Hewitt. A source told New Idea, ‘Bec loves the fact that the show is family friendly and thinks casting someone as controversial as Schapelle goes against everything it stands for’
TV debut: Schapelle made a brief appearance on the first season of SAS Australia last year
The world watched in May 2005 as she broke down in the Denpasar courtroom after being sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment.
Following to a series of sentence reductions, Schapelle was released on parole in February 2014, having served nine years behind bars.
She lived in Bali with family until she was deported back to Australia in May 2017.
The former beautician has always denied knowingly importing drugs and maintains the marijuana was planted in her luggage by corrupt baggage handlers.
Conviction: In May 2005, she was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and due to a series of sentence reductions having served nine years behind bars. She lived in Bali with family until she was deported back to Australia in May 2017. Pictured in 2005