The celebrities and pro dancers taking part in the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing tour have been announced, and it's set to be an amazing show, with some pretty big curve balls.
Seven Strictly pairs will embark on a 33-stop tour from January next year, visiting cities including Manchester, Dublin and Aberdeen.
While we've been used to seeing Emma Barton dance with Anton Du Beke and Kelvin Fletcher dance with Oti Mabuse on the main show, they'll be joined by new professionals for the tour.
The seven pairs are:
Saffron Barker and AJ Pritchard
Emma Barton and Graziano Di Prima
Mike Bushell and Katya Jones
Kelvin Fletcher and Janette Manrara
Alex Scott and Neil Jones
Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Radebe
Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden
Kelvin said of the tour: “The Strictly experience is really like no other - the training and work that goes into it is immense. I feel like I’ve really pushed myself, but it’s completely worth it. I’m very much looking forward to continuing this adventure on tour next year!”
Saffron Barker said: “I absolutely love the glitz and the glamour of Strictly and feel so blessed to have been given this opportunity. It’s been incredible, so what better way to see in the New Year than in a glittery costume, on tour, dancing for all the fans. Bring it on!”
Fans of Strictly will have noticed that some favourites are missing from the live tour line-up, including Michelle Visage and Chris Ramsey.
Those who are taking part will be joined by new tour host and reigning Strictly champion Stacey Dooley, and judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood (who also directs the tour) and Bruno Tonioli.
Further pro dancers taking part in group numbers are: Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer and Dianne Buswell
Another live Strictly event with big names attached is the professionals tour which will star the likes of Oti Mabuse, Neil Jones and Karen Hauer.
Next year, you can also join Strictly stars Darcey Bussell, Pasha Kovalev and Anton Du Beke on Good Housekeeping’s exclusive European river cruises. FIND OUT MORE
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