Strictly’s HRVY gives Janette Manrara a hug as they arrive at rehearsals

He is hoping to lift the Glitterball Trophy with Janette Manrara by his side, and is set to make his debut on the Strictly ballroom on Saturday. 

And HRVY was seen arriving at rehearsals with his Strictly Come Dancing partner, 36, where they would be working on their Jive, which they will perform to Faith by Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande, in London on Thursday.

The singer, 21, appeared delighted to see Janette as they shared a hug when they arrived at the studio together for the day’s rehearsals.

Sweet: Strictly’s HRVY gave his dance partner Janette Manrara a hug as they arrived at rehearsals in London on Thursday, ahead of the first live show

HRVY put on a casual display for the outing as he paired a simple white shirt with grey jogging bottoms and smart trainers.

He kept his personal items in a backpack and could be seen carrying some food and a fizzy drink in one hand, while he also wore a face mask to protect himself after testing positive for coronavirus.

Janette looked stylish in a black logo T-shirt that she tucked into a pair of form-fitting grey leggings that accentuated her slender frame.

The professional dancer wrapped up warm in a chic black jacket and, like HRVY, she wore a black face mask while walking outside. 

Stylish: Janette looked stylish in a black logo T-shirt that she tucked into a pair of form-fitting grey leggings that accentuated her slender frame

Stylish: Janette looked stylish in a black logo T-shirt that she tucked into a pair of form-fitting grey leggings that accentuated her slender frame

Cosy: HRVY put on a casual display for the outing as he paired a simple white shirt with grey jogging bottoms and smart trainers

Prepared: HRVY kept his personal items in a backpack and could be seen carrying some food and a fizzy drink

Cosy: HRVY put on a casual display for the outing as he paired a simple white shirt with grey jogging bottoms and smart trainers

Safety first: HRVY wore a face mask to protect himself after testing positive for coronavirus

Safety first: HRVY wore a face mask to protect himself after testing positive for coronavirus

HRVY’s outing comes after he and fellow Strictly star Maisie Smith shared a flirty exchange over a post he shared that saw him strip down to his pants in shots for his 2021 calendar.

Alongside three black and white shots showing himself in a various stages of undress, HRVY wrote: ‘fun fact: the window blinds were open and a whole office floor in another building stood and clapped as I got undressed (2021 calendar out now)’. 

Yet Maisie , 19, couldn’t resist making a cheeky dig at HRVY’s lithe physique, commenting: ‘Omg you just reminded me my spaghetti’s almost done!’ 

Yet HRVY – real name Harvey Cantwell – was quick to hit back: ‘@maisiesmithofficial stop flirting, you love spaghetti’, to which she teased, ‘prefer farfelle tbh’.

Quickstep or quick wit? HRVY's outing comes after he and fellow Strictly star Maisie Smith shared a flirty exchange over a post he shared that saw him strip down to his pants

Quickstep or quick wit? HRVY’s outing comes after he and fellow Strictly star Maisie Smith shared a flirty exchange over a post he shared that saw him strip down to his pants

The EastEnders actress then compared him to heartthrob Justin Bieber, penning, I think they were clapping coz they mistook u for 2009 JB’, to which HRVY cheekily replied, ‘#onelesslonleygirl’.

Maisie then posted a third comment on the snap, joking: ‘The Rock been real quiet since u posted this ..’  

Maisie wasn’t the only member of the Strictly family to rib the singer, with her professional partner Gorka Marquez quipping: ‘@hrvy do you want to borrow my set of Dumbbells?’

Not dancing around the subject: HRVY's Strictly co-stars Gorka, Janette, Jamie Laing and Max George were also quick to comment on the steamy snap

Not dancing around the subject: HRVY’s Strictly co-stars Gorka, Janette, Jamie Laing and Max George were also quick to comment on the steamy snap 

Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing then joked: ‘Is that you changing for the first time?’ 

HRVY did get some encouragement, however, from his partner Janette Manrara, who quickly commented, ‘Okay…. okay….’ with a flame emoji. 

Maisie and HRVY are the youngest contestants on this year’s series of Strictly, and have admitted they are keeping a close eye on each other’s progress. 

Delightful duo: Maisie is partnered with Gorka Marquez. They will perform a Samba to Gloria Estefan's Samba when the series kicks off on Saturday night

Delightful duo: Maisie is partnered with Gorka Marquez. They will perform a Samba to Gloria Estefan’s Samba when the series kicks off on Saturday night 

Pocket rockets: HRVY will be hoping to lift the Glitterball Trophy with Janette by his side. They are set to perform a Jive to Faith by Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande

Pocket rockets: HRVY will be hoping to lift the Glitterball Trophy with Janette by his side. They are set to perform a Jive to Faith by Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande

Speaking earlier in the month, Maisie was asked who she thinks her ‘biggest competition’ could be on the show, to which she revealed: ‘I’ve spoken to HRVY actually, and he said he feels like he’s got a bit of competition and I said “Ditto!”

‘So, I feel he’s my biggest rival! I haven’t spoken to anyone yet but I’m looking forward to seeing them all soon.’ 

Meanwhile, HRVY revealed: ‘I messaged Maisie saying, “I guess you’re my competition this year then?”

Feeling the heat: Maisie and HRVY are the youngest contestants on this year's series of Strictly, and have admitted they are keeping a close eye on each other's progress

HRVY revealed: 'I messaged Maisie saying, "I guess you're my competition this year then?"

Feeling the heat: Maisie and HRVY are the youngest contestants on this year’s series of Strictly, and have admitted they are keeping a close eye on each other’s progress

‘Obviously everyone’s my competition but I saw her on the Children in Need special and she’s really good.

‘I DM’d her and said it was very average just so she wasn’t too big headed about it!’

Maisie won the Children in Need special with Kevin Clifton last year – making her a favourite to win the BBC series.

Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday at 7:25pm on BBC One. 

Strictly class of 2020: (L-R) Max George, Nicola Adams, Jacqui Smith, Caroline Quentin, HRVY, Bill Bailey, Jamie Laing, Jason Bell, JJ Chalmers, Maisie Smith, Clara Amfo, Ranvir Singh

Strictly class of 2020: (L-R) Max George, Nicola Adams, Jacqui Smith, Caroline Quentin, HRVY, Bill Bailey, Jamie Laing, Jason Bell, JJ Chalmers, Maisie Smith, Clara Amfo, Ranvir Singh