Strictly Come Dancing has announced the complete line-up of couples set to appear in the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.
The final four couples for the hotly anticipated 2026 Strictly Live Tour are:
- YouTuber, Podcaster, and social media star George Clarke and Alexis Warr;
- Emmerdale star Lewis Cope and Katya Jones;
- Former professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley.
- And, as a special treat for Strictly fans, 2023 series finalist Layton Williams will make a sensational return to the dance floor as a special guest, reuniting with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin.
They will join previously announced stars Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer; La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec; Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola; and Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington.
It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara hosts the tour with Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood returning to the judges panel.
The 2026 Live Tour opens at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 23 January for the first of 30 scintillating shows around the UK. It will travel to Utilita Arena Newcastle, First Direct Bank Arena Leeds, AO Arena Manchester, Utilita Arena Sheffield, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, OVO Hydro Glasgow, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, and finally The O2 in London, from 13 to 15 February.
What they said
George Clarke said: “The last few months have been a whirlwind, but I’m honestly delighted to be joining the tour and to be able to continue my Strictly journey on the road. Bring on January!”
Lewis Cope said: “I swapped the Dales for the dance floor to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, and I’m not ready to hang up my dancing shoes just yet! I am thrilled and honoured to continue my Strictly journey as part of the live tour and can’t wait to be reunited with the incredible cast and crew.”
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said: “I’ve witnessed first-hand the joy and excitement that this show can bring to people – so when the opportunity to join the live tour arose, I couldn’t say no. I can’t wait to meet all the incredible fans across the country.”
Layton Williams said: “What, me? A ‘Special Guest’ – Ok!! Omg I’m backkkk and so excited to be reunited with Nikita again to slay the UK! It’s an honour to be asked back and able to do this twice. Thank you and see you soon.”
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