Following Saturday’s grand final of Strictly Come Dancing, the full line-up of celebrities and professional dancers have been announced for next year’s Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour.
The big news is that Amy Dowden, who had to withdraw from the TV competition, will be back dancing with singer, TV presenter and author JB Gill, who will dance with both Amy and Lauren Oakley throughout the tour.
They will join actor Jamie Borthwick (EastEnders) and Michelle Tsiakkas; broadcaster, presenter and opera singer Wynne Evans and Katya Jones; model and TV personality Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec; Gladiator and Olympian Montell Douglas and Kai Widdrington; actress Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola; and actor and singer Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu.
The seven couples will don their dancing shoes to dazzle arena audiences up and down the UK in January and February 2025, for 30 sparkle-filled shows.
The winner of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, Chris McCausland, won’t be performing in the tour. However, his professional dancing partner Dianne Buswell will be dancing in the show, alongside other professionals Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, and Jowita Przystal plus Robbie Kmetoni and Jake Leigh.
Taking their place at the judges’ desk will be Motsi Mabuse, who is joining the Live Tour judging panel for the first time, with Strictly legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.
Once again hosted by Janette Manrara, 2025’s arena spectacular will open at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 17 January 2025, and then tour to Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and London’s O2 Arena from 7 February 2025.
Video: Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour – Trailer
Craig Revel Horwood is also once again directing the two-hour show, which will feature iconic dances from the series, big group numbers, and the Strictly band and singers.
Tour host Janette Manrara said in a statement: “Wow – what an incredible line-up of couples we have on the tour next year! Arena audiences around the country are in for a real treat. It’s going to be a blast to be back with all the pros and, as an extra special treat, it will be a joy to welcome back the lovely Amy Dowden. Get ready for an evening of pure Strictly entertainment for the whole family – bigger and better than ever before!”
Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour will take place across the country from 17 January to 9 February 2025.
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Strictly Come Dancing Live! UK Tour 2025 – Dates
Birmingham Utilita Arena
17 – 19 January
(Friday 17 at 7.30pm, Saturday 18 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 19 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)
Sheffield Utilita Arena
21 January
(Tuesday 21 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)
Newcastle Utilita Arena
22 – 23 January
(Wednesday 22 at 7.30pm and Thursday 23 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)
Glasgow OVO Hydro
24 – 26 January
(Friday 24 at 7.30pm, Saturday 25 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 26 at 1.30pm)
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
28 – 29 January
(Tuesday 28 at 7.30pm and Wednesday 29 at 7.30pm)
Leeds First Direct Arena
30 – 31 January
(Thursday 30 at 7.30pm and Friday 31 at 7.30pm)
Manchester AO Arena
1 – 2 February
(Saturday 1 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 2 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
4 – 6 February
(Tuesday 4 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 5 at 7.30pm and Thursday 6 at 7.30pm)
London O2 Arena
7 – 9 February
(Friday 7 at 7.30pm, Saturday 8 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 9 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)
What They Said
Jamie Borthwick said: “Strictly is magic and I had a ball on the TV show – so I’m delighted to be hitting the road next year and getting the opportunity to perform in arenas all over the UK.”
Wynne Evans said: “I couldn’t be more excited to join the other celebrities on the 2025 tour – it will be great to put my dancing shoes back on. I might get to sing again and you never know they may even let me win!”
Tasha Ghouri said: “I can’t believe I’m going to be performing in arenas – it’s a real pinch me moment and an amazing way to continue this journey, I’ve loved it so much. I’m so happy that all the shows on the tour are going to be BSL signed. It’s really important to me that everyone feels represented and included and I hope everyone, including the amazing people who have supported me from the deaf community, come along and watch. It’s going to be incredible!”
JB Gill said: “I’ve loved dancing on Strictly, so I’m thrilled to be going on the live tour. It’ll be fun being back at some of the venues I’ve played with JLS and I can’t wait for all the fans of the show to come out and see us dance for them live! It’s going to be amazing!”
Montell Douglas said in a statement: “Strictly fans on tour – are you ready? I’m beyond excited to be joining the live tour! I’ve heard amazing things about audiences all over the country. Bring on January – I can’t wait to hit the road and share this incredible experience with you all!”
Sarah Hadland said: “I’m very excited to be joining the Strictly Live Tour – I’ve been having such a ball on the TV show! And after the amazing experience of performing in Blackpool at the weekend, I’m delighted that I’ll be able to continue this fabulous journey on the tour in 2025!”
Shayne Ward said: “I’m buzzing to be on the tour next year. I’ve sung in many of the venues before, so I know the amazing atmosphere that the arena audiences bring. I’m looking forward to seeing all the fans there!”
UPDATED: First published on 20 November 2024 with the initial celebrity casting of Montell Douglas, Sarah Hadland, and Shayne Ward. Updated on 4 December to include the full celebrity line-up for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2025; Updated 16 December 2024 with the final list of celebrities and professionals
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