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The live tour 2023.

• Date 28 - 29 Jan , 2023
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The full line-up of celebrities and professional dancers for next year’s hotly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour have been announced. TV and radio presenter Fleur East dancing with Vito Coppola , and TV presenter Helen Skelton dancing with tour partner Kai Widdrington complete the list of seven sensational stars who will foxtrot across the UK for 32 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January 2023.  They will join Will Mellor and Nancy Xu, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu , Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin , Tyler West and Dianne Buswell, and this year’s Strictly champions Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal .

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Fleur East said: “As a huge Strictly fan, being part of the TV competition has been an unbelievable experience and I’m absolutely over the moon to have the chance to get back into those fabulous sequinned outfits for the live tour next year!”

Helen Skelton said: “Strictly has been the adventure of a lifetime and I'm so happy that it will continue next year on the live tour. I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans across the country and performing my favourite dances from the series. I can't wait!"

The couples will be joined on tour by six magnificent professional dancers - Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Robbie Kmetoni, Jake Leigh, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas - bringing with them even more glitz and glamour to this supersized live show.

And not forgetting the FAB-U-LOUS Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke – who is part of the tour for the first time – with the sensational Janette Manrara as host.

The Strictly Live Tour, directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood, showcases all the breathtaking choreography, stunningly sparkly costumes and fantastic live music - courtesy of the brilliant Strictly Live Band - synonymous with multi-award-winning long-running and hugely loved BBC One Strictly Come Dancing TV show. A great way to celebrate the 20 th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also the power to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance, but the audience vote via text for their favourite couple, and it is ultimately their votes which decide who wins!

Each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

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Strictly Come Dancing Live announces further celebrities joining the 2023 UK arena tour

Two more celebrities have been announced to join the scintillating line-up for next year’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour: singer, actor and presenter Molly Rainford and wildlife cameraman and Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin.

They will join previously announced Will Mellor, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West for 32 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January.

Molly Rainford said: “I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the Strictly Live Tour, performing for the huge arena crowds across the UK is going to be an incredible experience. I’m really looking forward to continuing my amazing Strictly journey and getting out on the road to meet all the fans."

Hamza Yassin said: “Strictly has changed my life in ways I never imagined, so to be doing the tour on top of it all is a dream come true! I’ve heard the tour audiences are unparalleled, so I’ll be relishing the atmosphere every night, and I’m so excited to share that experience with my fellow dancers – not to mention the judges.”

The celebrities and professionals will be joined on the road by Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke – who is part of the tour for the first time – with the sensational Janette Manrara as host.

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the tour will then waltz around the UK to some of the biggest entertainment venues: Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena, the SSE Arena Belfast, before culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

The Strictly Live Tour showcases all the breathtaking choreography, stunningly sparkly costumes and fantastic live music synonymous with BBC One’s long-running and hugely loved Strictly Come Dancing TV show – which is currently on our screens, with the final due to take place on 17 December.

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood. The show will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show, together with the Strictly Live Band - a great way to celebrate the 20th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also the power to decide who wins the Gliderball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance, but the audience vote via text for their favourite couple, and it is ultimately their votes which decide who wins!

Each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2023

20 – 22 January               Birmingham Utilita Arena                                 

(Friday 20 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22 nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

24-25 January                Nottingham Motorpoint Arena                         

(Tuesday 24 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26 -27 January                Leeds First Direct Arena                       

(Thursday 26 th at 7.30pm, Friday 27 th at 7.30pm)

28 -29 January                Manchester AO Arena                          

(Saturday 28 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

31 January                    Sheffield Utilita Arena                         

(Tuesday 31 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm )

01-02 February             Newcastle Utilita Arena                                   

(Wednesday 1 st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2 nd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm )

03-05 February             London The O2 Arena  

(Friday 3 rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm )

07-08 February             Belfast SSE Arena                    

(Tuesday 7 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8 th at 2pm & 7.30pm)

10-12 February             Glasgow OVO Hydro                                        

(Friday 10 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Tickets: £ 35 - £ 95 (bands differ between venues) 

All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to a venue facility fee

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• Date Jan 26 - 27 , 2023
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The full line-up of celebrities and professional dancers for next year’s hotly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour have been announced. TV and radio presenter Fleur East dancing with Vito Coppola , and TV presenter Helen Skelton dancing with tour partner Kai Widdrington complete the list of seven sensational stars who will foxtrot across the UK for 32 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January 2023.  They will join Will Mellor and Nancy Xu, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu , Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin , Tyler West and Dianne Buswell, and this year’s Strictly champions Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal .

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Fleur East said: “As a huge Strictly fan, being part of the TV competition has been an unbelievable experience and I’m absolutely over the moon to have the chance to get back into those fabulous sequinned outfits for the live tour next year!”

Helen Skelton said: “Strictly has been the adventure of a lifetime and I'm so happy that it will continue next year on the live tour. I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans across the country and performing my favourite dances from the series. I can't wait!"

The couples will be joined on tour by six magnificent professional dancers - Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Robbie Kmetoni, Jake Leigh, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas - bringing with them even more glitz and glamour to this supersized live show.

And not forgetting the FAB-U-LOUS Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke – who is part of the tour for the first time – with the sensational Janette Manrara as host.

The Strictly Live Tour, directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood, showcases all the breathtaking choreography, stunningly sparkly costumes and fantastic live music - courtesy of the brilliant Strictly Live Band - synonymous with multi-award-winning long-running and hugely loved BBC One Strictly Come Dancing TV show. A great way to celebrate the 20 th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also the power to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance, but the audience vote via text for their favourite couple, and it is ultimately their votes which decide who wins!

Each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

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Strictly Come Dancing

• Date 1 Feb - 2 Feb , 2023
• Doors Open 06.00pm
• On Sale On Sale Now

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STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE ANNOUNCES FIRST CELEBRITIES

TO JOIN UK ARENA TOUR 2023

Event timings

Evening shows: 01st & 02nd Feb

Box Office: 5pm / Doors Open: 6pm

Show Start: 7.30pm / Interval: 8.35pm / Show End: 10pm

Matinee show: 02 nd Feb 

Box Office:1pm / Doors Open: 1pm

Show Start: 2.30pm / Interval: 3.35pm / Show End: 5pm

Confirmed line up:            

Fleur East & Vito Coppola

Helen Skelton & Kai Widdrington

Will Mellor & Nancy XU

Molly Rainford & Carlos GU

Ellie Simmonds & Nikita Kuzmin

Tyler West & Dianne Buswell

Hamza Yassin & Jowita Przystal

The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour are announced today: Actor Will Mellor ( Broadchurch , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps ); Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds ; and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West will be foxtrotting their way across the country for 31 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January.

They will be joined on tour by Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time.  The sensational Janette Manrara will host. Further casting announcements will be made soon.

You have the chance to experience everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series – live!

The host with the most, Janette Manrara has her cue cards at the ready to guide audiences through a feast of breathtaking dance routines and incredible live music, performed by a cast of celebrities and their professional dance partners, together with the Strictly Live Band.

The magnificent dance floor will dazzle with the exquisite costumes and first class production values which Strictly is known and loved for, giving fans of all ages the perfect opportunity to extend that special Strictly magic into the new year. And if that is not enough, the live show audience can play judge at each performance as their text votes ultimately decides who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

Feel-great entertainment to start 2023 on the right foot!

Champagne Experience

Our Champagne Experience includes:

• Prime View Seat
• Access to our Utilita Lounge
• Glass of champagne on arrival
• Deli style sharing platter suitable for your party size *Vegetarian options are available

Hospitality Experience

Our Hospitality Experience includes:                                                                     

• Entry into the venue via our Hospitality entrance
• A prime view event ticket
• Access to the Hospitality Live lounge from full doors and during the interval
• A glass of champagne on arrival

Suite Experience

• Exclusive hire of 10 seater Executive Suite
• Entry into the venue via the Hospitality entrance
• Glass of prosecco on arrival
• £300 to spend behind the bar
• Chefs selection buffet (dietary requirements can be catered for)
• Car Parking for 3 cars

The small print:-

• You can access the Executive Suite from full doors until the end of the event
• Executive suites are located above the balcony seating area
• Alcohol only available to over 18s - ID may be required
• Card beverage facilities will be available within the suite
• Event details and timings may be subject to change

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 - The Live Tour: How to get tickets including London dates

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Taking place in nine cities across the UK , 2023’s Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour will see actor Will Mellor , singer-songwriter Fleur East , and former Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds in the line-up.

All the celebrity dancers have partnered with professionals to compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy in a series of performances.

The Strictly tour will also see celebrity judges Shirley Ballas , Craig Revel Horwood , and Anton Du Beke return to share their expert opinions on the performances.

Just like TV audiences in the show, arena audiences will vote via text to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy, while the judges will also score each performance.

The tour will be presented by Janette Manrara, who has previously been the face of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.

Show favourites Dave Arch & The Strictly Come Dancing Band will also be taking part in shows across the country.

Here’s how you can get your hands on tickets for the Strictly Tour 2023 - and when they are touring London .

When is the Strictly Tour 2023?

Since its debut in 2008, Strictly Come Dancing ⁠— The Live Tour has taken the glitz and glamour of the dancing show across the UK and Ireland.

Here’s a full list of every tour date and location below, but in some places, there will be two shows on that day; for example, on February 12, there are two shows, one at 1.30pm and one at 6.30pm, at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro.

• Birmingham Utilita Arena, Birmingham, January 20, 2023
• Birmingham Utilita Arena, Birmingham, January 21, 2023
• Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, January 24, 2023
• Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, January 25, 2023
• First Direct Arena, Leeds, January 26, 2023
• First Direct Arena, Leeds, January 27, 2023
• O Arena, Manchester, January 28, 2023
• AO Arena, Manchester, January 29, 2023
• Sheffield Utilita Arena, Sheffield, January 31, 2023
• Newcastle Upon Tyne Utilita Arena, Newcastle, February 1, 2023
• Newcastle Upon Tyne Utilita Arena, Newcastle, February 2, 2023
• The O2, London, February 3, 2023
• The O2, London, February 4, 2023
• The O2, London, February 5, 2023
• The SSE Arena, Belfast, February 7, 2023
• The SSE Arena, Belfast, February 8, 2023
• OVO Hydro, Glasgow, February 10, 2023
• OVO Hydro, Glasgow, February 11, 2023
• OVO Hydro, Glasgow, February 12, 2023

When do tickets for the Strictly Tour 2023 go on sale?

The Strictly tour is the perfect opportunity to see this year’s winner, whoever it ends up being, live in action.

Although the Ticketmaster pre-sale has already started, as of 9am on Thursday, September 29, there’s still a chance to get your hands on tickets via general sale on Friday, September 30, at 9am.

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Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: dates, celebrities and all you need to know

The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 is coming to a town near you, and this year host Janette Manrara has promised the show will be bigger than ever before. 

As Strictly Come Dancing 2022 comes to a close in December, fans of the show know that the live tour traditionally follows the end of the series and will showcase all the breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes and fantastic live music that we see in BBC One’s long-running show. 

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series, together with the Strictly live band.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also audiences will once again have the power to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. 

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 dates

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday, January 20, the live show will then waltz around the UK to some of the biggest entertainment venues including Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena in Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena and the SSE Arena in Belfast, before culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Sunday, February 12.

Here is the full list of the 31 sparkle-filled shows coming to a town near you... 

• 20–22 January Birmingham Utilita Arena — Friday 20th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 24-25 January Nottingham Motorpoint Arena — Tuesday 24th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 26-27 January Leeds First Direct Arena — Thursday 26th at 7.30pm, Friday 27th at 7.30pm
• 28-29 January Manchester AO Arena — Saturday 28th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 31 January Sheffield Utilita Arena — Tuesday 31st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 01-02 February Newcastle Utilita Arena — Wednesday 1st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2nd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 03-05 February London The O2 Arena — Friday 3rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 07-08 February Belfast SSE Arena — Tuesday 7th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8th at 2pm & 7.30pm
• 10-12 February Glasgow OVO Hydro — Friday 10th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm

Each performance of the tour will also host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: which celebrities are taking part?

As always the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 will see some of the biggest names from Strictly Come Dancing 2022 return to the dance floor... and the first three celebrities have already been announced. 

Actor Will Mellor ( Broadchurch , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps ) will be taking part, along with Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West. 

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Will Mellor said: " Strictly has been one of the most memorable and emotional journeys I’ve ever been on! Stepping out of my comfort zone and being a part of this massive show is something I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to put on my dancing shoes and go around the country to perform on huge stages in front of thousands of people who have watched and supported us. Bring on the tour!!”

Ellie Simmonds added: “ Strictly was such an incredible life-changing and emotional experience for me — it gave me a huge confidence boost and the feeling that anything is possible! So to be able to continue my journey on the tour next year is going to be amazing. I can't wait!"

Tyler West, whose time on the TV series came to an end in the Blackpool special said: “I never realized how much dance would change my life but I can’t express how much I’ve loved it and fully embraced this opportunity to learn to dance with the best dance partner anyone could ask for in Dianne! I am so happy my Strictly journey isn't over quite yet and I can’t wait to relive some of our favorite dances and live like a pop star on tour performing for audiences each night! I am buzzing to get on the road with the gang.”

Also joining the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 are Molly Rainford and Hamza Yassin.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza, who is currently one of the Strictly favourites to win the show, said of the tour: “ Strictly has changed my life in ways I never imagined, so to be doing the tour on top of it all is a dream come true.

“I’ve heard the tour audiences are unparalleled, so I’ll be relishing the atmosphere every night, and I’m so excited to share that experience with my fellow dancers — not to mention the judges.”

Actress, singer and TV presenter Molly also commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Strictly Live Tour . Performing for the huge arena crowds across the UK is going to be an incredible experience.

“I’m really looking forward to continuing my amazing Strictly journey and getting out on the road to meet all the fans.”

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who are the judges?

The celebrities and their professional dancers will be joined on tour by Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time.  

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who is hosting?

The lovely Janette Manrara will be returning to her hosting duties on the new arena tour. The presenter has become a huge favorite with fans over the years having gone from being a professional dancer on the show for many years before turning her hand to presenting the BBC Two spin-off show, Strictly: It Takes Two . 

How to get tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023

Tickets range from between £35 and £95 depending on seats and venue, and all ticket prices are subject to a booking fee. 

For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.strictlycomedancinglive.com

Is there a trailer for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023?

Yes! The trailer sees all the glitz and glamour from Strictly Come Dancing brought to life on the  arena stage. Expect fake tan, glitter and plenty of fancy footwork as your favourite celebrities battle it out for the glitterball trophy... 

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Anton Du Beke joining Strictly Come Dancing tour as judge for first time as 2023 dates are announced

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The Strictly Come Dancing tour is set to deliver another spectacle in 2023, with Anton Du Beke joining the ranks for the first time as judge.

On Saturday evening, the celebrities in the 2022 cast performed live with their professionals for the first time, with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin and and actor Will Mellor ending up joint top of the leaderboard with their respective partners Jowita Przystał and Nancy Xu.

There wasn’t an elimination this week, as each of the couple’s scores will be carried across to week two before the first couple is voted out of the competition by the public and the judges.

While the series has only just begun, there’s plenty of Strictly magic to look forward to next year, when the celebrities and dancers will return to perform for fans across the UK – with tickets for the tour set to go on sale very soon.

In an announcement made by the BBC, the broadcaster disclosed the dates of the tour, while also revealing that for the first time, Anton will be sitting alongside Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the judging panel.

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Hosted by former Strictly pro Janette Manrara, the show will begin in Birmingham before heading to locations including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, London, Belfast and Glasgow.

Directed by Craig and featuring Strictly celebrities, professional dancers and the programme’s incredible live band, the tour will also celebrate the 20th season of the programme.

‘I’m so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK,’ Anton said.

Shirley added: ‘I’m delighted to be returning to the judging panel, and it will be lovely to have Anton with us. It’s always so much fun! The audiences at the arena shows are phenomenal and it’s so nice to get to see everyone and perform for you all – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!’

Craig said he was ‘thrilled to be back directing and judging’ the tour.

‘This tour is going to be bigger and better than ever before – my imagination is running wild! With Anton joining the judging panel, one word, three syllables: FAB-U-LOUS!’ he stated.

Tickets are set to go on sale from 9am on September 30 ( available from AXS here ), with each performance on the tour also including a British Sign Language interpreter, who’ll be visible on two large screens on either side of the stage.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour dates

• January 20 to January 22 at Birmingham Utilita Arena
• January 24 to January 25 at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• January 26 to January 27 at Leeds First Direct Arena
• January 28 to January 29 at Manchester AO Arena
• January 31 at Sheffield Utilita Arena
• February 1 to February 2 at Newcastle Utilita Arena
• February 3 to February 5 at London The O2 Arena
• February 7 to February 8 at Belfast SSE Arena
• February 10 to February 12 at Glasgow OVO Hydro

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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A spectacular line-up of not just one, not two, but 10 of the world’s best professional dancers will be coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for the 2023 official Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour .

This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, performed within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets.

Audiences will enjoy world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes, live and up close from 10 talented Strictly Professionals: Dianne Buswell ; Vito Coppola ; Carlos Gu ; Karen Hauer ; Neil Jones ; Nikita Kuzmin ; Gorka Marquez ; Luba Mushtuk ; Jowita Przystal ; and Nancy Xu .

Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals will surprise and delight audiences with dance and choreography at the highest possible standard.

Don’t miss your chance to see these much-loved dancers coming together to perform in a theatrical ensemble that will simply take your breath away.

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There's nothing out there that can match the glitz, glam and sheer volume of sequins of the Strictly Come Dancing UK Live tour.

This regular fixture of the British entertainment calendar is a dance extravaganza, this year directed by Craig Revel Horwood and featuring the current line-up of Strictly dancers, as well as the Strictly Live Tour band and singers at their very best.

The show will be judged by Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood, and for the first time, fellow TV judge Motsi Mabuse.

Mabuse said: “I’m thrilled to be joining my fellow TV judges Shirley, Anton and Craig on the Strictly Live Tour. I’ve heard so much about the incredible audiences that come to the shows across the country - it will be such a joy to be part of that magic - I can’t wait for January!”

While Ballas added: “I can’t think of a better way to start 2025 than on the Strictly Live Tour. I’m delighted that Motsi will be on the road with us next year to bring some extra girl power to the proceedings and help keep Anton and Craig in check! I always love seeing the fans who travel to watch us - we can’t wait to put on an amazing show for you all.”

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Fans can expect a whopping 30 shows taking place over 23 days, with things kicking off at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 17th January 2025.

Strictly will return to our screens on 21st September this year for its 22nd series, this time featuring an impressive line-up of celebs including Shayne Ward , Pete Wicks and Sarah Hadland .

So it's time to get out your scoring paddles – here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Strictly Live tour, including dates, venues and our top tips for beating ticket queues.

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What are the dates and venues for the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK tour?

The Strictly Come Dancing Live UK tour 2025 will begin on 17th January and will run until 9th February. The tour will see the Strictly gang visiting nine different venues across major UK cities including London, Liverpool and Birmingham.

Here's a full list of all the Strictly dates, times and venues:

• 17th January 2025 — Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham
• 18th January 2025 at 2:30pm — Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham
• 18th January 2025 at 7:30pm — Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham
• 19th January 2025 at 1:30pm — Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham
• 19th January 2025 at 6:30pm — Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham
• 21st January 2025 at 2:30pm — Sheffield, Utilita Arena Sheffield
• 21st January 2025 at 7:30pm — Sheffield, Utilita Arena Sheffield
• 22nd January 2025 — Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle
• 23rd January 2025 at 2:30pm — Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle
• 23rd January 2025 at 7:30pm — Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle
• 24th January 2025 — Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• 25th January 2025 at 1:30pm — Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• 25th January 2025 at 6:30pm — Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• 26th January 2025 — Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• 28th January 2025 — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
• 29th January 2025 — Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
• 30th January 2025 — Leeds, First Direct Arena
• 31st January 2025 — Leeds, First Direct Arena
• 1st February 2025 at 2:30pm — Manchester, AO Arena
• 1st February 2025 at 7:30pm — Manchester, AO Arena
• 2nd February 2025 at 1:30pm — Manchester, AO Arena
• 2nd February 2025 at 6:30pm — Manchester, AO Arena
• 4th February 2025 — Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
• 5th February 2025 — Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
• 6th February 2025 — Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
• 7th February 2025 — London, The O2
• 8th February 2025 at 2:30pm — London, The O2
• 8th February 2025 at 7:30pm — London, The O2
• 9th February 2025 at 1:30pm — London, The O2
• 9th February 2025 at 6:30pm — London, The O2

How much do Strictly Come Dancing tour tickets cost?

Tickets range from £41.95–£115.00 each for the Strictly tour, although this will also depend on which venue and date you pick.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice issues new statement on if he has 'left the UK'

Posting a new video on Instagram from Rome the 34-year-old said 'in actual fact' and answered the questions

• 15:37, 23 SEP 2024
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Strictly Come Dancing ex-pro Giovanni Pernice has issued a statement on rumours among fans that he has ‘left the uk’. Posting a new video on Instagram from Rome the 34-year-old said he was planning on returning soon.

He left the BBC show which is now back on with a new series under a cloud after allegations made by former participant Amanda Abbington, with the results yet to be made public. Pernice rejects the allegations.

Fellow dancer Graziano Di Prima has also left the show. In the video, addressing fans asking if he has left for good he said: “I received a lot of messages as well, saying, Giovanni, why do you leave the UK?

“I haven’t left the UK at all. In actual fact, I’m back on Sunday for the dance class and obviously dance class October, November December as well and then back on tour in January until July. But for now, very excited. For Ballando, the dance is going very, very well. So it’s a bit windy, but it’s hot. It’s hot, it’s hot, it’s hot. Send you lots of love. I love you all.”

“I’ve read I did read all your messages at the weekend, and, um, I’m very grateful to all of you here is going very well.” Pernice, who has left Strictly and since joined the Italian version of the series and been partnered with actress and singer Bianca Guaccero, has denied all accusations..

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Gorka Márquez has been one of the favourite male professionals on Strictly Come Dancing since 2016 and now, he has become more than just a dance sensation.

Engaged to girlfriend and actress Gemma Atkinson, the Latin dancer has two children, his own reality TV show and a dance tour with partner Karen Hauer.

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So is Gorka married yet? How tall is he? And where is he from? Here's everything you need to know about him including his height and age.

How old is Gorka Márquez and where is he from?

Born on September 4, 1990, Gorka celebrated his 34th birthday in 2024. This makes him five years younger than his girlfriend Gemma.

From Bilbao, Spain, Gorka has toured the world with his dancing profession but now calls Manchester home with his family.

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How tall is Gorka Márquez?

One of the shorter male professionals, Gorka is 5ft 6" in height - that's around 1.67m tall.

Who is Gorka Márquez's girlfriend?

Gorka is with long-term girlfriend and fianceé Gemma who he met while on the dancing competition in 2017. After building up six months of friendship, they eventually began dating and he proposed on Valentine's Day in 2021.

At the moment, the couple have no plans to get married as they insisted they wanted to wait until their youngest child could walk down the aisle.

Gorka does wear a gold band on his wedding finger which has confused fans but this isn't a wedding ring.

Before Gemma, he was engaged to Lauren Sheridan, another professional dancer, but they split in autumn 2016.

How many children does Gorka Márquez have?

A proud father, Gorka is dad to daughter Mia and son Thiago.

He often shares happy family updates on social media including how he's teaching his children to speak Spanish.

What has Gorka Márquez achieved in his career?

Gorka didn't start dance lessons until he was 12 in his homeland of Spain but it wasn't long before he was one of the best in the country. He represented them in the World Latin Championships and WDSF World Cup.

Outside of competitions, he took a lead role in the dance hit Burn The Floor and has enjoyed participating in shows ever since. He and Karen launched Speak Easy in the West End in 2024.

Gorka also has his own reality TV show with his family, Gemma & Gorka: Life Behind the Lens.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up as 15 stars compete for Glitterball trophy on BBC show

The cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will perform in the first BBC live show on Saturday, September 21

• 13:53, 20 SEP 2024
• Updated 13:58, 20 SEP 2024

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The new series of Strictly Come Dancing launched last week and now 15 different stars are getting ready to compete for Glitterball glory as the live shows begin.

This year marks two decades since Strictly made its debut on the BBC , with its first run in the summer of 2004 being won by newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, together with popular pro dancer Brendan Cole. After series one proved to be a real ratings winner for the BBC, a second aired before the end of the same year, with Jill Halfpenny emerging victorious.

The ever growing list of Strictly champions now also includes the likes of Louis Smith, Abbey Clancy, Darren Gough, Harry Judd, Kelvin Fletcher and 2023 winner Ellie Leach. And with the dusts now fully settled on her triumph with pro partner Vito Coppola, talk has now turned to who might followed in her footsteps this year.

Stars like Hannah Waddingham, Blue's Duncan James and comedian Sarah Millican were strongly linked to appear on the new series, but none of them ended up on the confirmed line-up. Here are the stars who are cha cha cha'ing into the ballroom this year:

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up

Chris mccausland.

The comedian was the first star to be officially confirmed for Strictly this year. His participation was announced on Strictly's Instagram account, with the caption: 'Swapping stand up routines for dance routines @chrismccauslandcomedy is our first #Strictly celebrity of 2024"

Head judge Shirley Ballas was one of the first to comment, telling Chris: "Welcome to Strictly." The comedian will make history as the show's first ever blind contestant.

JLS member JB was the second star to be unveiled on the Strictly line-up on Monday, August 5.

JB shot to fame back in 2008 alongside bandmates Aston, Marvin and Oritse on The X Factor, when they finished second to that year's champion Alexandra Burke. After that they landed two numbers 1 in a row single singles Beat Again and Everybody in Love.

JB is also known for being a TV presenter on Countryfile and was also a contestant on Channel 4's The Jump.

Wynne Evans

The man best known for being the voice of the Go Compare adverts is contestant number three, being revealed in an announcement that read: 'Will ballroom dancing be his forte? We’re about to find out as opera singer @wynneevans joins our #Strictly 2024 ensemble.'

Wynne already has experience of BBC triumph, having won Celebrity Masterchef last year.

Toyah Willcox

80s pop icon Toyah will be swapping the stage for the dancefloor, fulfilling a long held ambition to be on Strictly. Putting herself in the frame for a spot on the BBC show she commented: "'I'd have to do it sooner rather than later, because I'm not gonna be able to move. I do understand how hard they work. I'm friends with Angela Rippon and she was extraordinary.

"If I'm going to do it, it's gonna have to happen within the next few years because I don't think I'll be able to move like that in two years' time. But, you know, the whole wants to do Strictly, I wouldn't say no"

Dr Punam Krishan

Morning Live's resident health expert is hotfooting it over to another BBC studio to take part in the new series of Strictly.

Posting on Instagram about life as a working GP, Dr Krishnan wrote: "Being a GP is a real honour and I love my job, even though I’m absolutely frazzled & exhausted by the end of the week! So, here’s to the weekend. Hope you have a lovely, restful one."

Tasha Ghouri

Tasha made history on ITV's Love Island in 2022 as the dating show' first ever deaf contestant and used her stint on the show to help raise awareness, something she has continued to do since making it all the way to the final with boyfriend Andrew Le Page.

After she was officially announced a Strictly star, Tasha took to Instagram to say: "I am, so excited! This has been the hardest secret to keep, the biggest dream of mine; I cannot believe this is happening."

The second of two reality TV stars to be confirmed for Strictly on the same day, TOWIE star Pete has been strongly linked with the show this year, after cheering on best mate Sam Thompson's girlfriend, Zara McDermott, last year.

Sam and Zara were among the stars to quickly react to the news, with friend Vicky Pattison telling Pete she couldn't wait to see him in a sequined leotard doing the cha cha cha,.

As well as being on TOWIE for years, Pete has also been on Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity SAS and has a successful podcast with Sam, which they took on tour earlier this year.

Shayne Ward

Nearly 19 years after he won The X Factor, singer Shayne is now trying his luck at Strictly. After winning X Factor, Shayne hit number 1 and went multi platinum with debut single That's My Goal, which he followed up with top 5 hits No Promises and No U Hang Up.

Shayne also earned great acclaim for his role as Aiden Connor in Coronation Street, especially for his fi8nal scenes when his character took his own life. Last year, Shayne appeared alongside his former Coronation Street love interest Catherine Tyldesley in Channel 5's Good Ship Murder.

Sarah Hadland

Sarah is most famous for p0laying Miranda's best friend and business partner Stevie in the hit BBC comedy and now she's swapping her character's fancy dress shop for the Strictly dancefloor.

Jamie Borthwick

Bit of a controversial one here, as EastEnders star Jamie already has Strictly experience and actually won last year's Christmas special, alongside pro partner Nancy Xu.

Jamie has been playing Albert Square favourite Jay since the 00s and last year was involved in the tragic storyline which saw girlfriend Lola die after a battle with brain cancer.

After he let the cat out of the bag himself, Olympic swimmer Tom has now been officially confirmed for Strictly 2024.

Last week he and his Great Britain teammates successfully defended their Olympic title in the 4x200m freestyle relay in Paris.

Montell Douglas

The former athlete, who achieved a huge first by becoming the first Team GB star to compete at both the summer and winter Olympics is now best known as Fire on BBC's Gladiators.

The post about her joined Strictly on the show's official Instagram account, quickly got a reply from Gladiators, which read: "The Strictly ballroom is just about to get a bit hotter"

Paul Merson

The former Arsenal and England star was one of the last to be confirmed for the new series and talking about doing Strictly, said: ""It hasn’t really sunk in yet because I try not to worry about things beyond my control. People ask if I’ll be nervous, but I won’t know until it happens. I prefer to take life one step at a time."

The Olympic and European hockey champion turned TV presenter is very excited to be stepping into the Strictly ballroom, saying: "As a former hockey player I’m used to playing as part of a team, but the thought of dancing on the Ballroom floor in front of a live audience is quite daunting! I’m chuffed to be a part of this legendary show and Quickstep into the shoes of a performer, it feels absolutely surreal but I’m ready for every bit of the adventure."

On Strictly's success, she added: ""Also 20 years of a show doesn't happen by accident. It goes to show how successful it is and how it still maintains a top spot in UK entertainment and across the world. To be part of that 20th series and have my name on the board is pretty cool."

Nick Knowles

DIY SOS host Nick was one of the first celebs to be linked to the new series of Strictly, but one of the last to be announced.

On signing up for the biggest show on TV, he said: "I’m so, so excited to be doing Strictly this year. People may be more used to me getting stuck in on a building site or travelling the world, but dancing live on TV will be a whole new adventure.

"I’ve spent my whole life learning new skills and I’ve never been afraid of a challenge - there’s life in the old dog yet to take on one more big one – being taught how to dance! I’ll give it my everything... and try not to embarrass my kids of course!"

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