Kylie Minogue is pushing herself through gruelling rehearsals to prepare for her upcoming Showgirl tour.

The Spinning Around singer - who had to postpone the Australian leg of her world tour last May after being diagnosed with breast cancer - is said to be spending up to six hours every day practicing exhausting dance routines.

However, the diminutive star insists she is ready to return to work full time.

She told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "You know, my energy's coming back now. I am so revved up. I can't wait to get back to my day job."

The 38-year-old singer also revealed she has a few surprises in store for her upcoming shows and is set to wow fans.

She added: "We're changing the show, it won't be the same. We're adding to it. It's going to be magical. It's all smoke and mirrors!"

Kylie's world tour is scheduled to resume in Australia in November, before heading to the UK in January.
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