STRICTLY’s Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse shared a big hug as they left rehearsals after he missed his wedding anniversary yesterday.

The ex-Emmerdale star said he was “gutted” he couldn’t spend Thursday with his missus Liz Marsland, before staying the night in London to attend dance rehearsals today.

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Strictly's Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse shared a big hug as they left rehearsals after he missed his wedding anniversary yesterday

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Strictly’s Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse shared a big hug as they left rehearsals after he missed his wedding anniversary yesterdayCredit: BackGrid
And after an intense day of practicing their American Smooth ready for Saturday’s quarter finals, Kelvin and Oti cuddled up in the street to celebrate their efforts.

While Kelvin wore a grey tracksuit and small black backpack, Oti wrapped up in a winter coat and carried a much larger bag on her back.

After sharing a cuddle, the dance partners headed off down the street in London.

They were then seen checking their mobile phones before going home for a well earned rest.

Strictly Come Dancing Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse embraced after an intense day of rehearsals for Saturday's quarter finals

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Strictly Come Dancing Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse embraced after an intense day of rehearsals for Saturday’s quarter finalsCredit: BackGrid

Kelvin Fletcher was dressed in a grey tracksuit while Oti Mabuse wore a big winter coat and scarf

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Kelvin Fletcher was dressed in a grey tracksuit while Oti Mabuse wore a big winter coat and scarfCredit: BackGrid

The Strictly Come Dancing pair then headed away from the rehearsal studios

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The Strictly Come Dancing pair then headed away from the rehearsal studiosCredit: BackGrid

Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse are dancing an American Smooth routine

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Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse are dancing an American Smooth routineCredit: BackGrid

Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse were seen checking their phones before heading back to their hotel

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Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse were seen checking their phones before heading back to their hotelCredit: BackGrid

Kelvin Fletcher was gutted to miss his fourth wedding anniversary on Thursday

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Kelvin Fletcher was gutted to miss his fourth wedding anniversary on ThursdayCredit: BREAKOUT PICS

Oti Mabuse, 29, is married to fellow dancer Marius Lepure

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Oti Mabuse, 29, is married to fellow dancer Marius LepureCredit: BREAKOUT PICS
Earlier in the day, Kelvin, 35, looked refreshed as he strolled out of the hotel in the November sunshine, wearing a tracksuit and beanie hat.

His Strictly dance partner and coach Oti, 29, wrapped up warm in a metallic puffer jacket and had her game face on as they headed to the studio.

The pair have one more day to get their steps in order, before they compete in the quarter finals of the BBC One dance competition tomorrow.

However, Kelvin admitted he’s missed spending time with his family, including baby daughter Marnie, when he appeared on This Morning on Thursday.

Strictly Come Dancing's Kelvin Fletcher left a hotel with Oti after he missed his wedding anniversary for dance rehearsals

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Kelvin Fletcher left a hotel with Oti after he missed his wedding anniversary for dance rehearsalsCredit: BREAKOUT PICS

Oti Mabuse had her game face on as the pair entered their final day of rehearsals ahead of the quarter finals of Strictly

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Oti Mabuse had her game face on as the pair entered their final day of rehearsals ahead of the quarter finals of StrictlyCredit: BREAKOUT PICS

Kelvin Fletcher has been forced to spend time away from his wife and kids as he trains for the BBC dance show

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Kelvin Fletcher has been forced to spend time away from his wife and kids as he trains for the BBC dance showCredit: BREAKOUT PIC
Speaking on This Morning, the Oldham-born star told ITV hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield: “I think that’s been the hardest thing to accept really is being away from home.

“Today is my wedding anniversary and I’m not at home. It’s gutting really I’ve got a young family. Not only that it’s friends, I missed a friend’s wedding recently.

“But I’ve loved it and it’s been an amazing experience, and I don’t want to go.”

Kelvin also took to Instagram and paid tribute to his beautiful wife.

He shared a gallery of photos from their wedding day and wrote: “28th November 2015  Happy 4 Years Wedding Anniversary darling You’re the love of my life @eliza_marsland  #creatingmemories”

Kelvin and Liz are childhood sweethearts, and Kelvin paid tribute to Liz last weekend.

The couple tied the knot in November 2015 and share daughter Marnie Molly together.

Strictly’s Kelvin Fletcher says he is ‘gutted’ as he’s missed his wedding anniversary today to train for quarter finals on Saturday

Speaking about their musical themed wedding day, which included having their first dance to The Carpenters’ We’ve Only Just Begun with Hello! magazine, she gushed: “It wasn’t until we listened to it recently that we realised how significant the words were.

“And that even though we have been together for years, this is the beginning of a whole new level to our relationship.”

Kelvin admitted: “I was really worried that after the birth, Liz wouldn’t want any more kids – but a couple of days after Marnie was born, Liz told me she couldn’t wait to have another baby!”