The 24-year-old Olympic medallist looked as though he had let his training regime slide somewhat as he partied up a storm in Ibiza with his pals.

The last time Louis Smith competed in front of a crowd this size he was doing a shirtless showdance in the final of Strictly Come Dancing. There was more material, fewer sequins, but the same strength and poise involved as he returned to the day job of trying to win gold medals.

He relaxed his intense fitness routine after his victorious run at the 2012 London Olympics, where he walked away with a silver medal for the pommel horse.

The former TOWIE babe is set to compete in this Saturday's gymnastics final alongside ex-Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding and pop star Amelle Berrabah.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing special sees Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Louis Smith and Rachel Stevens returns alongside Lisa Riley and Russel Grant. Bruce Forsyth will be back to present the show.

It was a night of doubles for Strictly Come Dancing when Louis Smith followed up his previous win with the Christmas trophy. Viewers also saw the return of Sir Bruce Forsyth with Tess Daly.

2014 has seen another 12 months of tantalising sporting action. Sportsmail have captured these historic moments step-by-step through our own brilliant photography team.

The former TOWIE star looked stylish as she appeared on Lorraine, and got candid when it came to her new romance with Olympian Louis Smith.

Louis Smith will represent Great Britain for the first time since his double Olympic medal-winning performance at London 2012 after being named in the squad for the European Championships.

The former TOWIE star giggled in delight as Olympic gymnast Louis took a flying jump as they braved the rain in the Big Apple on Thursday.

The 26-year-old Olympic gymnast has released the DVD to help owners get fit alongside their pet pooches from the comfort of their living rooms - from sprints to squat throws, crunches and lunges.

In 2014 Louis Smith was left red-faced after a solo sex tape emerged on a porn site.

Philippe Coutinho is off the mark as a Barcelona player and it was a goal made in Liverpool that helped send his team into the Copa del Rey final.

The 29-year old had hoped to feature at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, but has since conceded he stands little chance of returning to the Pommel Horse that helped win him an array of medals.

Louis Smith, 29, and So You Think You Can Dance winner Charlie Bruce, 29, stepped out together on Tuesday night as they departed the Corinthia Hotel in London.

Lee Ryan, Melody Thornton, 34, Louis Smith, 30 and Rachel Stevens, 41, revealed why they jumped at the opportunity to take part in Rip It Up The 70s at The London Palladium.

Novak Djokovic, 32, is set to compete in his sixth Wimbledon final on Sunday. The Serbian player has just snapped up a three-bedroom apartment at at Eighty Seven Park in Miami.

The Russian was a 7-6 (3), 6-4 winner in one hour 39 minutes and has guaranteed his place in the world's top five in next week's new ATP rankings. Medvedev stormed into a 4-1 lead against Goffin.

Shaqiri made himself unavailable for selection ahead of this month's Euro 2020 qualifiers, which started with Switzerland grabbing a 1-1 draw at Republic of Ireland on Thursday.

The Australian singer, 29, stepped out make-up free with her rapper beau Playboi Carti, 22, and her pet dog in Miami on Sunday.

They met in 2018 when Playboi Carti was on tour, and quickly became one of the music industry's most talked about couples.

Iggy Azalea and Snoop Dogg had one of the biggest celebrity feuds of 2014.

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, 29, suffered a wardrobe malfunction on Friday, when her leopard print tights caused her

Iggy Azalea broke down earlier this week after learning that comeback album, In My Defense, tanked on the American Billboard charts.

She changed her Twitter name to 'IGGY AZALEA stream señorita,' and her profile photo to one of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, as their single currently sits just below Truth Hurts at No. 2.

Iggy Azalea was forced to delay the release of her EP, Wicked Lips, by a week after missing the deadline.

Iggy Azalea has paid tribute to drag queen Silky Ganche after she saved her from an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.

Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti sparked reconciliation rumours on Sunday after they were spotted at Falls Festival in Fremantle, WA.

Iggy Azalea has confirmed she's taking a mini hiatus, following a dramatic few months for the rapper.

Iggy Azalea has hit back at fans who accused her of flouting lockdown rules during the coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles.

Matchday four in La Liga saw Sevilla take Atletico Madrid's place at the top of La Liga, the former earning a hard-fought 1-0 win at Alaves while the latter succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at Real Sociedad. 

When Jordan Henderson leads Liverpool out at Old Trafford on Sunday to the sound of This Is The One by the Stone Roses, he finds himself in an exclusive club. He played in their last win there.

Luis Suarez has been ruled out for four months after having a knee operation and Barcelona are desperate to find emergency cover for the forward this month.

Barcelona's efforts to sign Valencia striker on loan until the end of the season still have some way to go, with the Spanish giants baulking at a huge £50million obligation to buy clause.

Barcelona are progressing in talks with Valencia over striker Rodrigo as they attempt to find a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez.

The LaLiga giants are keen on bringing in a forward this month with Luis Suarez out injured for the next four months after having a knee operation. Barcelona have been linked with Valencia man.

Valencia face Cultural Leonesa in the last 16 of the competition on Wednesday evening. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed interest in the 28-year-old forward.

Rodrigo, formerly of Real Madrid, has scored four goals and supplied 10 assists in 23 appearances this season. On Tuesday afternoon Celades admitted discussions have begun.

Valencia president Anil Murthy has taken aim directly at Barcelona following the Catalan side's derisory deadline day bid to sign star striker Rodrigo.

Real Zaragoza striker Luis Suarez is being considered by Barcelona as a possible emergency signing to ease their injury crisis but parent club Watford are set to prevent any possible transfer.

Alaves striker Lucas Perez revealed he turned down the chance to join Barcelona in January as he 'didn't want to take another misstep' following a dismal spell with Arsenal. 

Laura Prepon and Ben Foster were every inch the happy new parents as they stepped out with their baby girl Ella in New York City on Sunday.

Jackie Cruz proved she was every inch as cheeky as her Orange Is the New Black character as she slipped into a saucy swimsuit for some fun in the sun in Miami on Sunday.

The unlikely skit, carried out in anticipation of the popular prison drama's return, sees Gemma,  37, trade her signature plus-size dresses for a pair of orange prison scrubs.

Dascha Polanco was in full character while on the set of Lin Manuel Miranda's new project In The Heights on Friday.

Laverne Cox donned a yellow dress just hours after announcing she and her boyfriend Kyle Draper have ended their relationship. She wore the form fitting dress with tall black heels.

Dascha Polanco was spotted filming In The Heights in New York on Wednesday. The star rocked a floral print Nike mini dress for the film adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda's musical.

The event was one of many ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star game at Progressive Field, the home of baseball's Indians.

She announced her pregnancy a week ago.

Orange Is The New Black star Taryn Manning has sparked concern with a  worrying post about feeling 'isolated and terrorised'.