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(Friday 19th at 7.30pm, Saturday 20th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 21st at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

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Ovo hydro glasgow.

(Friday 26th at 7.30pm, Saturday at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday at 1.30pm)

30-31 January

M&s bank arena liverpool.

(Tuesday 30th at 7.30pm & Wednesday 31st at 7.30pm)

01-02 February

First direct arena leeds.

(Thursday 1st at 7.30pm, Friday 2nd at 7.30pm)

03-04 February

Ao arena manchester .

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

06-08 February

Motorpoint arena nottingham.

(Tuesday 6 February @ 7.30pm, Wednesday 7th at 7.30pm, Thursday 8th 7.30pm)

09-11 February

The o2 arena london.

(Friday 9th at 7.30pm, Saturday 10th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 11th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

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Strictly Come Dancing: Dates and line-up for 2024 tour revealed

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It’s time to put on your dancing shoes as Strictly Come Dancing has announced the full line-up for its 2024 live tour.

The upcoming tour will be filled with a star-studded line-up of celebrities who remain on the show as well as some that have now been eliminated.

Strictly judges Shirley Ballas , Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood will also return to take up their judging seats and It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara is back as tour host.

Head judge Ballas said she is “delighted” to the a part of the tour once again, adding: “there is never a dull moment alongside Anton and Craig! The audiences are always electric, the atmosphere is amazing, and Anton has promised me lots of surprises! I can’t wait for January next year when we get the show on the road!”

Du Beke said he had his first Strictly tour earlier this year and was “blown away by the scale and spectacle of the live experience. So, I’m thrilled to be back with all the gang next year and look forward to another incredible tour.”

Here is everything you need to know about Strictly’s 2024 live tour…

When and where will the tour take place?

The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is set to dazzle its viewers between January and February on stages across the UK for 30 shows next year.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on strictlycomedancinglive.com – the price is between £35-£100 depending on the venue.

The tour will star at Birmingham’s Utility Arena on 19 January for the first of five performances.

The contestants and their professional partners will also be performing at the following venues: Utilita Arena Sheffield, Utilita Arena Newcastle, OVO Hydro Glasgow, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, First Direct Arena Leeds, AO Arena Manchester, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and finally The O2 in London, culminating on 11 February.

Which stars will be on tour?

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier will pair up again with his partner, Dianne Buswell, for the tour.

He said: “I love dancing and I love Strictly, so what better way to continue this brilliant experience than on the live tour. I’ve heard from Dianne what a blast everyone has on the road, so I can’t wait to perform with her for those huge arena crowds next year.”

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Former tennis player Annabel Croft will take to the floor with Graziano Di Prima, after dancing with Johannes Radebe during the TV series.

She said: “I’m used to interviewing people in front of very large crowds, but to dance in arenas for many thousands of people is going to be something else.

“Dancing every week on the TV show has been such a joy, so I can’t wait for the magic of the tour and to experience it with my new tour partner, Graziano.”

Channel 4 news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be back to show viewers what they missed out on. He described his time on Strictly this year as “life-changing” and said the chance to take on another challenge was “irresistible”. The broadcaster will be hitting the dance floor with Jowita Przystal.

Recently eliminated Angela Scanlon will pair up with Carlos Gu and make a dazzling comeback on the dance floor. Scanlon said she is “thrilled” to get the opportunity to continue her “amazing journey” with dance partner Carlos Gu.

Ellie Leach will be partnered up once more with Vito Coppola. The actress said the tour is going to be a “blast” and she “can’t wait for January to experience it all over again.”

Angela Rippon, who made history as the oldest contestant on the show, will team up with Kai Widdrington again. Speaking on the tour, Rippon said: “Having really challenged myself on the TV show over the last seven weeks, it’s going to be wonderful to continue the Strictly magic on the tour next year. From hosting Come Dancing to performing for over 10,000 people at The O2 – I really will have completed the ultimate Strictly journey!"

And finally, we have a fan favourite, Layton Williams, who will join forces with Nikita Kuzmin. Sharing his thoughts on the tour, Williams said he “can’t wait to dance in arenas across the country,” adding: “The Strictly tour means more sequins – lots and lots of sequins! I couldn’t think of a better way to end this fab experience.”

The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour dates for 2024

January 19-21: Utilita Arena, Birmingham (19th at 7.30pm, 20th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 21st at 1.30pm and 6.30pm)

January 23: Utilita Arena, Sheffield (2.30pm and 7.30pm)

January 24-25: Utilita Arena, Newcastle (24th at 7.30pm, 25th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm)

January 26-28: OVO Hydro, Glasgow (26th at 7.30pm, 27th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 28th at 1.30pm) January 30-31: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool (7.30pm)

February 1-2: First Direct Arena, Leeds (7.30pm)

February 3-4: AO Arena, Manchester (3rd at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 4th at 1.30pm and 6.30pm)

February 6-8: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham (7.30pm)

February 9-11: The O2, London (9th at 7.30pm, 10th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 11th at 1.30pm and 6.30pm)

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Full celebrity and professional dancer line-up announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2024

Posted by Ballet News | Nov 28, 2023 | Strictly Come Dancing | 0

The full line-up of celebrities and professional dancers for next year’s highly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour are announced today.

Actor and model Bobby Brazier dancing with Dianne Buswell ; tennis champion and presenter Annabel Croft dancing with tour partner Graziano Di Prima ; journalist and broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy dancing with tour partner Jowita Przystal; broadcaster and presenter Angela Scanlon dancing with Carlos Gu . They will join Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin to complete the sensational line-up of participants from the current series of the BBC’s hit Saturday and Sunday night show who will twirl across the UK for 30 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January 2024.

Angela Scanlon said: “I could never have imagined just how much fun Strictly Come Dancing would be. I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to continue our amazing journey next year, performing in literal arenas with Carlos and all the gang! Let’s go!”

Annabel Croft said: “I’m used to interviewing people in front of very large crowds, but to dance in arenas for many thousands of people is going to be something else. Dancing every week on the TV show has been such a joy, so I can’t wait for the magic of the tour and to experience it with my new tour partner, Graziano.”

Bobby Brazier said: “I love dancing and I love Strictly, so what better way to continue this brilliant experience than on the live tour! I’ve heard from Dianne what a blast everyone has on the road, so I can’t wait to perform with her for those huge arena crowds next year.”

Krishnan Guru-Murthy said: “My whole time on Strictly has been life-changing. So the chance to keep going, take on another challenge and go on tour, this time with a new dance partner in Jowita, is irresistible. I can’t wait!”

The couples will be joined on tour by magnificent professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Robbie Kmetoni, Jake Leigh and Nancy Xu, bringing with them even more glitz and glamour to this supersized live show.

And not forgetting the legendary Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood who are returning to their judging seats and tour host, BBC Two’s Strictly – It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara.

The 2024 tour opens at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 19 January, then the glitz, the glamour and the sequins – together with the all-important celebrity contestants and their professional dancer partners – will travel to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues leaving a trail of glitter in their wake: Utilita Arena Sheffield, Utilita Arena Newcastle, OVO Hydro Glasgow, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, First Direct Arena Leeds, AO Arena Manchester, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and finally The O2 in London, culminating on 11 February.

Strictly’s Live Tour celebrates all the joy of the TV series, showcasing the amazing choreography and fantastic live music that Strictly is synonymous with – providing audiences of all ages up and down the country the opportunity to experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage in their hometown or city.

Not only are the arena audiences treated to the spectacular roof-raising routines, but they are also granted the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will of course provide their invaluable wisdom, advice, and scores at each performance – we couldn’t stop them if we tried – but the ultimate power lies with the audience. A text for their favourite couple is all it takes; their votes will decide who wins!

As with the 2023 tour, each performance will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens on either side of the stage so that audiences can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR is produced by Stage Entertainment UK and Phil McIntyre Live, with BBC Studios.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2024

19 – 21 January Birmingham Utilita Arena

(Friday 19 at 7.30pm, Saturday 20 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 21 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

23 January Sheffield Utilita Arena

(Tuesday 23 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

24 -25 January Newcastle Utilita Arena

(Wednesday 24 at 7.30pm, Thursday 25 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26 -28 January OVO Hydro Glasgow

(Friday 26 at 7.30pm, Saturday 27 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 28 at 1.30pm)

30-31 January M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

(Tuesday 30 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 31 at 7.30pm)

01-02 February First Direct Arena Leeds

(Thursday 1 at 7.30pm, Friday 2 at 7.30pm)

03-04 February AO Arena Manchester

(Saturday 3 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 4 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

06-08 February Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

(Tuesday 6 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 at 7.30pm, Thursday 8 at 7.30pm)

9-11 February The O2 London

(Friday 9 at 7.30pm, Saturday 10 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 11 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Tickets: £ 35 – £ 100 (price bands differ between venues)

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

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

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The first celebs taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2024 have finally been confirmed!

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is already well underway now, but the Strictly Live tour will see at least three of the current competitors heading back out onto the dance floor, as the first three celebs for next year's tour have been confirmed.

They are: British broadcaster, Angela Rippon, Bad Education and Everybody's Talking About Jamie actor Layton Williams, and ex- Coronation Street star, Ellie Leach .

All three will be joined on tour by several Strictly icons, as Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas, and Craig Revel Horwood return to the judging seats and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara takes on tour hosting duties.

Angela Rippon, Layton Williams and Ellie Leach for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2024

It's safe to say that all three stars are thrilled to be hitting the road for a 30-show Strictly extravaganza.

Angela Rippon said: “Having really challenged myself on the TV show over the last seven weeks, it's going to be wonderful to continue the Strictly magic on the tour next year. From hosting Come Dancing to performing for over 10,000 people at The O2 — I really will have completed the ultimate Strictly journey!”

Ellie Leach added: “I said before that appearing on Strictly was a dream come true and now, I will get to be on the tour as well! I can’t wait for January to experience it all over again – it’s going to be a blast!”

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Layton Williams was just as excited: "The Strictly tour means more sequins — lots and lots of sequins!", he said. "I couldn't think of a better way to end this fab experience. I can't wait to dance in arenas across the country and meet all the fans that have supported my journey.”

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2024 kicks off at Utilita Arena in Birmingham on January 19. The show will then be hitting the road and stopping off at many of the UK's biggest arenas in cities across the country, coming to an end at The O2 in London with the final shows on February 11.

Tickets for the Strictly Live Tour are already on sale. For tour dates and information on how to book tickets, head to the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour website .

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, November 11 at 6.05 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer , with the results show on Sunday, November 12 at 7.20 pm.

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Join a dazzling dozen of the world’s best professional dancers as they take to the road next year for the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.

This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 of TV’s beloved professional dancers, supported by incredible singers and a live band, all performed within the wonderful world of glamour and sparkle that fans know and love from the smash hit series.

Join hugely talented Strictly Professionals – Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Graziano di Prima, Jowita Przystal, Michelle Tsiakkas and Nancy Xu – live and up close as they treat audiences to world-class dance, sparkling sets and stunning choreography with a generous sprinkle of Strictly magic.

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

Don’t miss your chance to see so many of your favourite dancers coming together to perform in a theatrical ensemble that will quite simply take your breath away.

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE 2024 Tour Announced

Tickets will go on sale at 10.00am on Friday 22 September.

It's time to dust off those scoring paddles and get those dancing shoes ready, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back for 2024! Strictly legends Shirley Ballas , Anton Du Beke , and Craig Revel Horwood return to take up their judging seats and It Takes Two ’s Janette Manrara is back as tour host.

The Strictly Live Tour will dazzle audiences in January and February next year at arenas up and down the UK for 30 scintillating shows. Tickets will go on sale at 10.00am on Friday 22 September.

The tour will open at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 19 January for the first of five spectacular performances. Then the glitz, the glamour and the sequins, together with the all-important celebrity contestants and their professional dancer partners, will travel to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues leaving a trail of glitter in their wake: Utilita Arena Sheffield, Utilita Arena Newcastle, OVO Hydro Glasgow, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, First Direct Arena Leeds, AO Arena Manchester, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and finally The O2 in London, culminating on 11 February.

Directing the Strictly Live Tour is TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood , who will once again be creating a dance extravaganza like no other, featuring a stellar line-up of talent from the current series of the smash hit BBC show, recently named Best Talent Show at the 2023 National Television Awards. And of course, the Strictly Live Tour Band and singers will be wowing arena audiences with their show-stopping tunes and harmonies. Celebrities and professional dancers joining the tour will be announced soon.

Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m delighted to be judging the Strictly Live Tour once again - there is never a dull moment alongside Anton and Craig! The audiences are always electric, the atmosphere is amazing, and Anton has promised me lots of surprises! I can’t wait for January next year when we get the show on the road!”

Anton Du Beke said: "It was my first Strictly tour earlier this year and I was blown away by the scale and spectacle of the live experience. So, I'm thrilled to be back with all the gang next year and look forward to another incredible tour."

Craig Revel Horwood said: “ What better way to start the new year than with the Strictly Live Tour! It’s going to be gorgeous to be back on the road with Shirley, Anton, and Janette. Joining us to entertain you all will be an A-MAZ-ING line-up of celebrities and professional dancers from this year’s series. And, as you would expect, we will have a few extra special surprises in store for the arena audiences along the way. One word, three syllables - FAB-U-LOUS!”

Janette Manrara said: “What an incredible way to kick off 2024! I am always so honoured to host the live tour as it brings everything that viewers love about the Strictly TV show to thousands of people around the UK. It’s a great night out for all the family - I just can’t wait!”

Strictly Come Dancing returned to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 16 September for its 21st series with an all-new exciting celebrity and pro dancer line-up and an array of incredible dance routines. Strictly's Live Tour celebrates all the joy of the TV series, showcasing the amazing choreography and fantastic live music that Strictly is synonymous with – providing audiences of all ages up and down the country the opportunity to experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage in their hometown or city.

Not only are the arena audiences treated to the spectacular roof-raising routines, but they are also granted the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will of course provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance - we couldn’t stop them if we tried - but the ultimate power lies with the audience. A text for their favourite couple is all it takes; their votes will decide who wins!

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2024

19 – 21 January Birmingham Utilita Arena

(Friday 19 at 7.30pm, Saturday 20 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 21 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

23 January Sheffield Utilita Arena

(Tuesday 23 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

24 -25 January Newcastle Utilita Arena

(Wednesday 24 at 7.30pm, Thursday 25 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26 -28 January OVO Hydro Glasgow

(Friday 26 at 7.30pm, Saturday 27 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 28 at 1.30pm)

30-31 January M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

(Tuesday 30 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 31 at 7.30pm )

01-02 February First Direct Arena Leeds

(Thursday 1 at 7.30pm, Friday 2 at 7.30pm )

03-04 February AO Arena Manchester

(Saturday 3 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 4 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm )

06-08 February Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

(Tuesday 6 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 at 7.30pm, Thursday 8 at 7.30pm)

9-11 February The O2 London

(Friday 9 at 7.30pm, Saturday 10 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 11 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Tickets: £ 35 - £ 100 (price bands differ between venues)

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

Image Credit: BBC

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Critically acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals UK tour will return for 2024

May 2024 sees the critically acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals UK Tour taking to the road once more. And, for the first time ever, audiences will be treated to an amazing dazzling dozen pro dancers from BBC One’s smash hit Strictly Come Dancing, performing this spectacular show in venues across the country. Tickets are available from Friday 14 th July at StrictlyTheProfessionals.com .

Kicking off in Oxford on 1 May, this year’s tour will be bigger and better than ever before as two more dancers have been added to the incredible line-up for the official 36-date tour. The dancers are Australian Open Champion and four-time Amateur Australian Open Finalist Dianne Buswell; 11-time Italian Latin American Champion and 2022 finalist Vito Coppola; Italian Latin Champion Graziano Di Prima; Chinese National Dance Champion and 2022 finalist Carlos Gu; American Rhythm Rising Star Champion, Professional World Mambo Champion and longest serving Strictly Pro Karen Hauer; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; six-time Italian Latin & Ballroom Champion Nikita Kuzmin; three-time Strictly finalist including 2022 Gorka Marquez; four-time winner of the Italian Dance Championship Luba Mushtuk; Polish Open Latin Champion and 2022 Strictly Champion Jowita Przystal; 10-times Cyprus National Dance Champion Michelle Tsiakkos, making her debut on the tour; and World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist and Strictly 2021 finalist Nancy Xu.

Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, this extravaganza will showcase the exceptional talent of these hugely popular professional dancers from the TV show which celebrates its 21st series this year. Expect phenomenal dance numbers, dazzling costumes, sequins, sparkles and all the feel-good Strictly magic we’ve grown to love over the years.

Audiences will be awestruck by the skill, wit, and dancing feats this hugely talented 12-strong Strictly professional dance ensemble achieve, with lifts to take your breath away and an unforgettable soundtrack performed live by the production’s incredible singers and band.

Jason Gilkison said: “The 2023 Tour was spectacular; we really pushed the boundaries with the choreography and as a result the show was phenomenal! We want to push that even further for 2024, with more dancers than ever before! Audiences will be blown away by the skills of our Pros, as individuals and as a breathtaking ensemble. The entertainment factor will be off the scale - I can’t wait. See you in May!”

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals 2024 UK Tour Dates

1 May Oxford: New Theatre 7.30pm

2 May Birmingham: Symphony Hall 7.30pm

3 May Birmingham: Symphony Hall 2.30pm & 7.30pm

4 May Plymouth: Pavilions 7.30pm

5 May Plymouth: Pavilions 2.30pm

7 May Sunderland: Empire Theatre 7.30pm

8 May Sunderland: Empire Theatre 7.30pm

9 May London: Palladium 7.30pm

10 May London: Palladium 7.30pm

11 May London: Palladium 2.30pm & 7.30pm

12 May Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 2.30pm & 7.30pm

14 May Salford: Lyric Theatre 7.30pm

15 May Salford: Lyric Theatre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

16 May Liverpool: Empire Theatre 7.30pm

17 May Sheffield: City Hall 7pm

18 May Edinburgh: Playhouse 2.30pm & 7.30pm

19 May Glasgow: SEC Armadillo 2.30pm

21 May Blackpool: Opera House 7.30pm

22 May Hull: Bonus Arena 7.30pm

23 May Nottingham: Royal Centre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

24 May Brighton: Brighton Centre 7.30pm

25 May Brighton: Brighton Centre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

26 May Bournemouth: International Centre 2.30pm

28 May Portsmouth: Guildhall 7.30pm

29 May Swansea: Swansea Arena 7.30pm

30 May Llandudno: Venue Cymru 7.30pm

31 May Wolverhampton: Civic Hall 7.30pm

1 June Stockton: Globe Theatre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Listings Information:

Website: StrictlyTheProfessionals.com

Twitter: @SCD_Live_Tour

Instagram: @strictlycomedancinglive

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‘Strictly The Professionals’ Tour confirms 2024 line-up

‘Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals UK Tour’ will return in May 2024 and today the full line-up of professional dancers has been announced.

Kicking off in Oxford on 1st May, this year’s tour will be bigger and better than ever before as two more dancers have been added to the incredible line-up for the official 36-date tour. The dancers are Australian Open Champion and four-time Amateur Australian Open Finalist Dianne Buswell; 11-time Italian Latin American Champion and 2022 finalist Vito Coppola; Italian Latin Champion Graziano Di Prima; Chinese National Dance Champion and 2022 finalist Carlos Gu; American Rhythm Rising Star Champion, Professional World Mambo Championand longest serving Strictly Pro Karen Hauer; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; six-time Italian Latin & Ballroom Champion Nikita Kuzmin; three-time Strictly finalist including 2022 Gorka Marquez; four-time winner of the Italian Dance Championship Luba Mushtuk; Polish Open Latin Champion and 2022 Strictly Champion Jowita Przystal; ten-times Cyprus National Dance Champion Michelle Tsiakkos, making her debut on the tour;and World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist and Strictly 2021 finalist Nancy Xu.

Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, this extravaganza will showcase the exceptional talent of these hugely popular professional dancers from the TV show which celebrates its 21st series this year. Expect phenomenal dance numbers, dazzling costumes, sequins, sparkles and all the feel-good ‘Strictly’ magic we’ve grown to love over the years.

The full dates are:

1 May Oxford: New Theatre 7.30pm

2 May Birmingham: Symphony Hall 7.30pm

3 May Birmingham: Symphony Hall 2.30pm & 7.30pm

4 May Plymouth: Pavilions 7.30pm

5 May Plymouth: Pavilions 2.30pm

7 May Sunderland: Empire Theatre 7.30pm

8 May Sunderland: Empire Theatre 7.30pm

9 May London: Palladium 7.30pm

10 May London: Palladium 7.30pm

11 May London: Palladium 2.30pm & 7.30pm

12 May Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 2.30pm & 7.30pm

14 May Salford: Lyric Theatre 7.30pm

15 May Salford: Lyric Theatre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

16 May Liverpool: Empire Theatre 7.30pm

17 May Sheffield: City Hall 7pm

18 May Edinburgh: Playhouse 2.30pm & 7.30pm

19 May Glasgow: SEC Armadillo 2.30pm

21 May Blackpool: Opera House 7.30pm

22 May Hull: Bonus Arena 7.30pm

23 May Nottingham: Royal Centre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

24 May Brighton: Brighton Centre 7.30pm

25 May Brighton: Brighton Centre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

26 May Bournemouth: BIC 2.30pm

28 May Portsmouth: Guildhall 7.30pm

29 May Swansea: Swansea Arena 7.30pm

30 May Llandudno: Venue Cymru 7.30pm

31 May Wolverhampton: Civic Hall 7.30pm

1 June Stockton: Globe Theatre 2.30pm & 7.30pm

For tickets, which go on sale on 14th July, and more information please visit StrictlyTheProfessionals.com .

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing tour in Nottingham in chaos as star 'bedridden' and 'almost forced to pull out'

Strictly Come Dancing's live tour has been hit with chaos after a star was 'bedridden' and 'almost forced to pull out' of a performance

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The Strictly Come Dancing live tour suffered a blow when Annabel Croft, the former tennis pro, was nearly forced to miss a performance due to illness. The 57-year-old star was reportedly bedbound, causing last-minute changes to be made for their live show at the Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday, February 6.

A source told The Sun : "The celebs had a well-deserved day off yesterday but unfortunately Annabel was really unwell," and "She spent the whole day in bed in her hotel and only emerged this morning to get some water. It seems the day of rest has really helped her though and she will be ready to rumba later."

However, a representative for Annabel reassured the Mirror that she is "perfectly well" and hasn't missed any nights of the tour. Annabel has been unwell, just after TV star Angela Rippon had to stop working because she had a bad asthma attack.

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Angela, who is 79 and the oldest person ever on the show , told her fans she had a "major medical meltdown" while performing in Liverpool. Angela shared a video saying: "Hello everyone, I'm afraid I've been off the grid for a couple of days because, as some of you may know, I suffered a major medical meltdown at the beginning of the week.

"When we were in Liverpool I managed to pick up an infection which went straight to my chest. It affected my breathing very badly and, as some of you may know, I do suffer from asthma."

"And on Wednesday evening, when I was about to go on and dance the Cha Cha Cha, I'm afraid the infection triggered a serious asthma attack and when I started to dance, I stopped breathing basically. Which was all a bit scary, not just for me, but for Kai as well because I was a bit like a rag doll on the dance floor sorry Liverpool

"And I think Kai wasn't really quite sure what was happening but, fortunately, we always had paramedics in the arenas when we perform and when I came off they gave me oxygen so I was able to breathe again, and also make the trip to Leeds."

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BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and will reportedly mark the occasion by filming in a royal location

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Strictly Come Dancing is set to go all out for its 20th anniversary celebrations this year.

The hit BBC dance competition first hit screens back in 2004 and has seen a whole host of celebrities partnered with professional dancers in the hopes of winning the Glitterball trophy. It is currently hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, after Bruce Forsyth co-presented the series until 2014.

Over the years, Strictly has been broadcast from the BBC Television Centre, Wembley Arena, Blackpool Tower and the current Elstree Studios. However, it appears the BBC are set to give Strictly a royal treatment for its 20th year. Rumours for this year's line up have already started and it has been reported the show will be screened live from the ballroom at Buckingham Palace .

Queen Camilla , who is a fan of the show, is also set to make an appearance, according to the Daily Mail. A source told the publication: "Camilla loves Strictly, so what a dream this is for her. It has been about getting the timing right and 2024 is the year. Strictly started in 2004 so it is two decades. There is huge excitement about this happening – it is going to be quite a night." The BBC have declined to comment when approached by The Mirror .

Camilla has showed her support to the BBC competition over the years and recently told professional dancer Johannes Radebe she is “one of Strictly's greatest fans”. During a charity event earlier this year, Johannes taught tap and the cha-cha-cha to a Royal Voluntary Service beginners class in Cambridge during Camilla's visit.

Johannes told Camilla: "I'm still beside myself that you watch Strictly Come Dancing ." She replied: "We watch it. I'm one of Strictly's greatest fans." Back in 2022, Camilla shared her love for the show while she paid a visit to the set of EastEnders. She chatted to 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis – who bagged the Glitterball Trophy alongside pro dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Camilla said: “Rose, the Strictly star. I said we were all voting for Rose, I don't know how you did all those dances.” Actress Rose asked : “Can I ask you, does the Queen watch Strictly Come Dancing ?” Camilla confirmed that the late Monarch did tune in, saying: “I think she does. She probably watched you.”

The Queen was granted access to a rehearsal of the show back in 2011 and is known to have a friendship with judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57. A show source said: “The visit was top secret but Craig thought it would give the remaining contestants and the crew a real boost if Camilla came down to watch them in action. The Duchess is a big fan of the series and watches the show with Prince Charles so she was very knowledgeable when she was watching the run through.

“None of the contestants could believe it when she walked in, but it certainly made them concentrate even more in the rehearsals and a few of the dancers seemed a bit starstruck.” Craig previously told Hello! in 2016: "When it comes to my dream new judge – well, it's got to be my friend the Duchess of Cornwall. I've been desperate to get a royal on the show. Camilla could be just wonderful."

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First look at Strictly's Kevin Clifton in drag queen role

He plays Hugo in Everybody's Talking About Jamie .

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The former Strictly Come Dancing star will play Hugo Battersby/Loco Chanelle in the UK tour of the hit stage musical, and can now be seen in first-look images after the show got underway last month.

The professional dancer can be seen in drag in one of the images, while another shows him in his more recognisable appearance as he is pictured alongside Ivano Turco, who plays Jamie.

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Clifton, who won the 16th series of Strictly with Stacey Dooley, has previously teased his role in the musical, revealing in February that he had begun to break in his heels in preparation for the role.

“Everbody’s Talkin About … @jamiemusical," he wrote on Instagram whilst attending the WhatsOnStage awards. "Gave my Loco Chanelle practice heels a run out this evening presenting Best Choreography award to @mattcoledance @whatsonstage awards @thelondonpalladium.”

The star also unveiled a hair transformation last month as he showcased a new grey look, writing “shades of grey” in the caption as several fans and Strictly colleagues remarked that he looked distinguished.

“I'm really excited to be joining the UK Tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie after being involved in the movie,” said Clifton following his casting.

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“It's inspiring, uplifting and infectious and I can't wait to jump into Hugo/Loco Chanelle's heels across the country. I'm proud to be part of a show that carries such an important message and celebrates everyone for who they are.”

Also starring Sam Bailey and Sejal Keshwala, the UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will run until July 20, with the final show taking place at the Curve Theatre in Leicester.

Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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Hannah Waddingham is reportedly “in talks” with BBC bosses to join this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Sources claim that the Ted Lasso actress – who co-presented the Eurovision Song Contest last year and performed at this year’s BAFTAs – has been approached in recent weeks.

An insider told The Mirror that the star is seriously considering the offer and said: “Hannah would be an incredible signing for Strictly this year, and so far things are looking very positive.

“She loves the show – she has heard so much about it from Anton [Du Beke] – and is keen to do it. It’s just a question of whether or not it’s possible to fit it into her schedule.

“Obviously, it’s a very big commitment, and she is incredibly in demand at the moment. Hannah is fast approaching national treasure status, and the Strictly bosses know she’d be a smash hit with fans.

“So they are doing everything they can to make it work on their side, and hoping that they can encourage her to sign on the dotted line - it would be a real coup for them to get her on board.”

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Waddingham – who played Rebecca Welton in the HBO series – recently won an Emmy for the role and saw her rise to popularity.

Last year she presented the Olivier Awards, before teaming up with Graham Norton and Alesha Dixon to host Eurovision in May.

She went on to support friend Anton Du Beke at his London Palladium Show, An Evening with Anton Du Beke, and was a guest at his VIP after party.

She recently went to support Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice on his Let Me Entertain You tour and showed her support after his future on the show is in doubt.

Hannah's potential signing comes as Giovanni Pernice's future is in doubt

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Whilst BBC bosses are looking to see who they can bank for this year's show, behind the scenes, Pernice’s future is at risk.

Last year, his competition journey was cut short when Amanda Abbington pulled out of the competition, and shortly after revealed she had PTSD from their training sessions .

Soon after, it was claimed the Sherlock star demanded footage from her rehearsals with the Italian dancer – leaving more of his former celebrity partners to come forward.

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Laura Whitmore, Ranvir Singh and Faye Tozer all discussed the impact of Pernice’s “strict” and “fiercely competitive” nature.

It was recently announced that the broadcaster is now “undecided” on whether or not to pair the dancer with one of this year's celebs.

The Sun claimed a source stated: “Giovanni has a meeting with Strictly on Thursday about his return later this year.

“They have not received any official complaints and are backing him. He is an accomplished pro dancer and it’s expected he will be taking his place in the formal line-up when it’s announced later this month.”

Strictly star makes shocking confession about sex life one year after wedding

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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Jamie Laing has made a shocking confession about his sex life after his marriage to wife Sophie Habboo.

Jamie, 35, tied the knot with his Made In Chelsea co-star , 30, last year.

However, the star – who compted on Strictly in 2020 with Karen Hauer – delivered a series of revelations about their sex life in a candid interview, likening it to joined-up handwriting – in that he ‘can’t be bothered’ with either.

‘Sophie did say I was bog standard at sex and that is probably a fair process. You get worse as you get married. You become lazy,’ he said.

He continued: ‘I used to start doing joined-up handwriting then I thought, ‘I can’t be bothered with that as it’s quicker for me to not do it joined up.

‘I’m a bit like that in the bedroom, I don’t give up half way but I do remember that once I rolled on top of Sophie and she said, “Oh, get on with it.”‘

This isn’t to say that the reality TV star and Radio 1 presenter has given up on their relationship, even suggesting that they see a marriage counsellor twice a month.

‘I said to Sophie, ”Look, 40 or 50% of marriages end in divorce, I think it’ll be really good to do.” So we still go every other week and I think therapy brings self-awareness,’ he said, The Sun reported.

Jamie and Sophie met on the E4 reality show Made In Chelsea , realising their mutual attraction in 2019.

Jamie explained that they started off as ‘best friends’, before feelings of attraction began to develop three years into their friendship.

He emphasised how much ‘respect’ they have about each other, despite the fact that they constantly take the mick in their playful relationship.

The pair were engaged in 2021, and got married in a low-key ceremony at Chelsea Registry Office in April last year, surrounded by friends and family.

They then jetted off to Maribella, Spain in March to celebrate with a second, more lavish, wedding ceremony .

Jamie rose to fame after joining the E4 reality series during its second series in 2011. He went on to take part in episodes of Celebrity Hunted, The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off and Richard Osman’s House of Games.

He also owns his own confectionary brand in the gourmet vegan sweets Candy Kittens, which he founded in 2012.

In 2019, he joined the seventeenth series of Strictly Come Dancing – but was forced to withdraw two days before the launch show.

He returned the following year , where he was re-partnered with professional dancer Karen and finished as one of the competition’s runners up.

He joined BBC Radio 1 in March 2024 as host of the Drivetime Show with Katie Thistleton and Vick Hope.

He is also active on the podcast scene – hosting his show Private Parts with celebrity friends, and Newlyweds with Sophie.

Strictly Come Dancing will return on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.

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Girls Aloud 2024 tour dates and how you can still get tickets

Following their appearance on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Live, Girls Aloud will be heading on tour next month - and there's still some tickets available

18:30, 13 APR 2024

Girls Aloud will perform across the UK and Ireland in 2024

It’s not long until Girls Aloud kick off their eagerly-awaited tour and fans will get their first glimpse of what could be in store for The Girls Aloud Show this evening.

In what has been billed as a rare television appearance for the four-piece, the girl band are appearing on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway this evening (April 13) on ITV as part of the series finale ‘extravaganza’.

Their appearance comes just a little over a month before they kick off their 2024 tour - which will be their first tour in 11 years and their first since the untimely passing of member Sarah Harding, who passed away in 2021.

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Announced earlier this year, Nadine, Cheryl, Nicola and Kimberley said The Girls Aloud Tour will be a ‘celebration’ to mark the 21st anniversary since they were voted the winners on ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals.

The huge 30-date arena tour will kick off at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on May 17 and will then head around the UK and Ireland before finishing up in Liverpool on June 30. In-between then, they'll be heading to the likes of Belfast, Cardiff, Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds and, of course, Manchester - where they will be performing three huge nights at the AO Arena ( tickets here ).

The Girls Aloud Show will be the girl band's first tour in 11 years and their first without member Sarah

Fans will be hoping the band’s biggest hits, including Sound of the Underground, The Promise and Call The Shots, will be amongst the tour’s setlist, alongside some lesser-known favourites and album tracks.

And if you still haven’t got yourself a ticket, then we’ve got you covered. Here’s all the details you’ll need if you want to secure some last-minute seats to The Girls Aloud Show 2024.

Are tickets still available?

A number of the dates were added following such a huge demand for tickets therefore some of the original dates are now sold out. But, you’ll be pleased to know, there are still some tickets available for a few of the dates.

Ticketmaster reports 'low availability' for the May 23 , May 24 and May 25 dates at the AO Arena, but there are still some resale tickets available for each night. In most cases, you will have to pay above the original ticket price if you want to buy resale tickets.

General tickets are still available to buy from Ticketmaster for the May 25 show, as well as VIP and hospitality packages .

A limited number of tickets are also available for the other dates too via Ticketmaster.

How much are tickets?

There are a series of ticket prices and they will all vary based on location and whether you are buying resale tickets, or directly from ticket providers.

At the time of writing, the lowest priced tickets for the May 25 show at Manchester’s AO Arena were available for £58.75 each on Ticketmaster before booking fees. There are also tickets priced at £71.75, whilst official platinum tickets will cost a lot more - with prices starting from £172.60. Resale tickets are also available at various price points.

Hospitality tickets start from £167.75 each before fees. The lowest price package included VIP entry, access to The Mezz for pre-drinks, panoramic views of the stage, cloakroom access and a dedicated host service. Higher VIP packages are also available.

What are the Girls Aloud 2024 tour dates?

The full tour dates are as follows:

Friday, May 17 - 3Arena Dublin
Saturday, May 18 - 3Arena Dublin
Monday, May 20 - SSE Arena Belfast
Thursday, May 23 - Manchester AO Arena
Friday, May 24 - Manchester AO Arena
Saturday, May 25 - Manchester AO Arena
Tuesday, May 26 - Sheffield Utilia Arena
Monday, May 27 - Cardiff Utilita Arena
Friday, May 31 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
Saturday, June 1 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
Sunday, June 2 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
Tuesday, June 4 - Aberdeen P&J Live
Saturday, June 8 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
Sunday, June 9 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
Monday, June 10 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
Wednesday, June 12 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Thursday, June 13 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, June 15 - Leeds First Direct Arena
Sunday, June 16 - Leeds First Direct Arena
Tuesday, June 18 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Wednesday, June 19 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Thursday, June 20 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Saturday, June 22 - London The O2
Sunday, June 23 - London The O2
Tuesday, June 25 - London The O2
Wednesday, June 26 - London The O2
Saturday, June 29 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Sunday, June 30 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
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Produced by The Ink Factory in association with Character 7, Demarest Films and 127 Wall, and in co-production with Spanish partner Nostromo Pictures, The Night Manager Season 2 was sold to Amazon by Fifth Season. The first was co-produced with AMC.

New director Banks-Davies, a BAFTA-winner who takes over from Susanne Bier, has credits including I Hate Suzie, Garfield and upcoming Netflix series Kaos.

The Night Manager Season 1 was a huge success, watched by millions and winning multiple BAFTAs, Emmys and Golden Globes including best actor for Hiddleston. Also starring Tom Hollander, Olivia Colman and Elizabeth Debicki, it followed Pine – who ran a luxury hotel in Cairo – as he attempted to infiltrate the inner circle of Roper’s crime syndicate after being hired by Foreign Office task force manager Angela Burr.

The first season was commissioned more than 10 years ago and the show has since been remade in India, lapping the UK version by swiftly having a Season 2 greenlit for Disney+ Hotstar in May last year.

They added: “Revisiting the story of Pine also means going beyond the events of John le Carré’s original work: that is a decision we have not taken lightly, but his compelling characters and the vision David has for their next chapter were irresistible.”

Amazon MGM Studios Head of Television Vernon Sanders said: “We are elated to bring additional seasons of The Night Manager to our Prime Video customers. The combination of terrific source material, the wonderful team at The Ink Factory, a great writer in David Farr, an award-winning director in Georgi Banks-Davies, as well as the talented cast truly make the series the full package.”

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BBC content boss Charlotte Moore added: “After years of fervent speculation I’m incredibly excited to confirm that The Night Manager is returning to the BBC for two more series.”

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