Strictly’s Jacqui Smith walks her dogs after becoming the first celebrity to face the chop

She became the first celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

But Jacqui Smith still managed to flash a smile as she enjoyed a walk with her dogs in Malvern on Saturday morning.

The politician, 57, wrapped up against the chilly climes in a fluffy grey coat as she treated herself to some fresh air amid the UK’s second coronavirus lockdown.

Cutting a casual figure, the former Home Secretary teamed her comfy outerwear with a turtleneck jumper and straight-leg jeans.

The political commentator rounded off her appearance with sturdy boots as she listened to music through her Apple AirPods.

Earlier this month, Jacqui, who competed on the BBC competition with her professional dance partner Anton Du Beke, blamed her poor posture for her exit.

Speaking to the For the Many podcast, the former Labour politician said her failure to stick her chest out during the samba had cemented her elimination. 

Stating Anton’s advice on their routine, she said: ”’T*ts out, t*ts out, t*ts out.” That’s what Anton had told me. That’s sort of been the theme… the problem with my samba was my t*ts were not sufficiently out.’

 The media personality also branded feisty judge Craig Revel-Horwood a ‘pantomine baddie’ for his harsh critiques, explaining: ‘I’m quite tough, but I did find that quite difficult. 

‘Craig was slightly more focused on how far I hadn’t come…But it’s Strictly, it’s fabulous, it’s not the end of the world, nobody died.’

In the relationship department, Jacqui is now dating Birmingham University politics lecturer Dr Graham Timmins, and has vowed to keep on dancing with him. 

She enthused: ‘He loves me for my mind and my personality.’  

Since her departure, dance expert Anton made his debut as a judge on Saturday’s live show as he filled in for Motsi Mabuse, who is currently in quarantine after travelling to Germany.