FANS fearing for the future of Brendan Cole can rest assured - the future is bright for the Kiwi dance extraordinaire.

Strictly Come Dancing original Brendan Cole dazzled fans with entrancing evening, as part of his All Night Long tour, that certainly dispelled any doubts for a long career ahead in entertainment - less than two weeks after his heavily publicised exit from the beloved BBC phenomenon.

Not one to miss a beat, the now former Strictly charmer was in fine fettle with his appearance at Rhyl Pavilion with a breathtaking evening that raised the question that maybe the star’s career has only just begun.

While certainly the show was aimed squarely at fans of the runaway hit show - Cole recreated his favourite dance from his 14 year run, talked extensively about the last series' contestants and even indulged in some slapstick impressions of the judges.

A mesmerised Rhyl audience indulged in seeing an edgier side of the entertainer. Performances contained slightly more 'sizzling' choreography as he freed himself from the constraints of the Strictly format.

While the show was very much Cole’s, you couldn’t help but feel that across the two hour run that you were part of a clearly tight knit gang. Cole took every opportunity to showcase the talents and praise his fellow cast and fantastic 13 piece band, and even put himself out there to settle a friendly bet with his cast, joining the musicians for a debut of his burgeoning skills as a guitarist.

It would unfair to single out any particular member of the ensemble, but his leading lady Faye Huddleston and female vocalist Jenna Lee-James enjoyed exquisite chemistry with Cole.

The star, who has spent years thinking, quite literally, on his feet was perhaps at its most entertaining during the impressively quickly rewritten script which focused heavily on Cole's contract not being renewed for the 15th series.

Whether it was the Rat Pack homage with male vocalist Iain Mackenzie and musical director Barry Robinson of That’s Life, or the Charleston showcase involving a Keep Calm and Carry On screen, it was very much open season on Cole’s Strictly exit.

There was something incredibly impressive and natural as to how quickly the recent news was incorporated into the evening’s entertainment, with the jokes fitting seamlessly into a packed show, and truly elevating the variety feel of the night’s entertainment.

Cole chewed up the scenery throughout the evening, engaging directly with an audience game to participate, who repaid the star’s warmth in kind throughout.

Cole is performer who knows exactly what his audience wants, and with an unrelenting charm offensive - along with some stunningly choreographed dance - he more than earned the standing ovation he enjoyed side by side with his family of performers.

The show was performed at the Rhyl Pavilion on Thursday, February 8.