Initial celebrities have been announced for the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2024.
They will be former Coronation Street actor Ellie Leach; legendary award-winning broadcaster Angela Rippon; and Bad Education and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie actor and singer Layton Williams.
Also announced, back in September, are the judges that will star in the Strictly tour, with Strictly legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood returning to take up their judging seats.
It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara is also returning as host of the UK tour.
The Strictly Live Tour promises to dazzle audiences in January and February 2024 at arenas up and down the UK, with the tour opening at Birmingham Arena on 19 January 2024 for five spectacular shows, and then 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.
Strictly Come Dancing is now running on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday nights.
Ellie Leach said in a statement: “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!”.
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!”
Layton Williams said: “The Strictly tour means more sequins – lots and lots of sequins! 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 show is produced by Stage Entertainment UK and Phil McIntyre Live, with BBC Studios.
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