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Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2023

• Date 3 Feb - 5 Feb 2023
• Venue The O2 arena
• Availability On sale now

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Clear the dancefloor and whip out your 10 paddles, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour is back for 2023! The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour returns to The O2 for more fun and fab-u-lous entertainment on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2023.

The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour have been announced. Actor Will Mellor,  Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds  and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West will be foxtrotting their way across the country for 31 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January. Full line-up will be announced soon.

For the first time ever, Anton Du Beke will join fellow TV judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the Strictly Live Tour. The tour will also see the welcome return of the sensational Janette Manrara.

The show will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show, together with the Strictly Live Band, a great way to celebrate the 20th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

As in 2022, each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

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Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: dates, celebrities and all you need to know

The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 is coming to a town near you, and this year host Janette Manrara has promised the show will be bigger than ever before. 

As Strictly Come Dancing 2022 comes to a close in December, fans of the show know that the live tour traditionally follows the end of the series and will showcase all the breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes and fantastic live music that we see in BBC One’s long-running show. 

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series, together with the Strictly live band.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also audiences will once again have the power to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. 

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 dates

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday, January 20, the live show will then waltz around the UK to some of the biggest entertainment venues including Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena in Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena and the SSE Arena in Belfast, before culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Sunday, February 12.

Here is the full list of the 31 sparkle-filled shows coming to a town near you... 

• 20–22 January Birmingham Utilita Arena — Friday 20th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 24-25 January Nottingham Motorpoint Arena — Tuesday 24th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 26-27 January Leeds First Direct Arena — Thursday 26th at 7.30pm, Friday 27th at 7.30pm
• 28-29 January Manchester AO Arena — Saturday 28th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 31 January Sheffield Utilita Arena — Tuesday 31st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 01-02 February Newcastle Utilita Arena — Wednesday 1st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2nd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 03-05 February London The O2 Arena — Friday 3rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 07-08 February Belfast SSE Arena — Tuesday 7th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8th at 2pm & 7.30pm
• 10-12 February Glasgow OVO Hydro — Friday 10th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm

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

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: which celebrities are taking part?

As always the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 will see some of the biggest names from Strictly Come Dancing 2022 return to the dance floor... and the first three celebrities have already been announced. 

Actor Will Mellor ( Broadchurch , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps ) will be taking part, along with Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West. 

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Will Mellor said: " Strictly has been one of the most memorable and emotional journeys I’ve ever been on! Stepping out of my comfort zone and being a part of this massive show is something I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to put on my dancing shoes and go around the country to perform on huge stages in front of thousands of people who have watched and supported us. Bring on the tour!!”

Ellie Simmonds added: “ Strictly was such an incredible life-changing and emotional experience for me — it gave me a huge confidence boost and the feeling that anything is possible! So to be able to continue my journey on the tour next year is going to be amazing. I can't wait!"

Tyler West, whose time on the TV series came to an end in the Blackpool special said: “I never realized how much dance would change my life but I can’t express how much I’ve loved it and fully embraced this opportunity to learn to dance with the best dance partner anyone could ask for in Dianne! I am so happy my Strictly journey isn't over quite yet and I can’t wait to relive some of our favorite dances and live like a pop star on tour performing for audiences each night! I am buzzing to get on the road with the gang.”

Also joining the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 are Molly Rainford and Hamza Yassin.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza, who is currently one of the Strictly favourites to win the show, said of the tour: “ Strictly has changed my life in ways I never imagined, so to be doing the tour on top of it all is a dream come true.

“I’ve heard the tour audiences are unparalleled, so I’ll be relishing the atmosphere every night, and I’m so excited to share that experience with my fellow dancers — not to mention the judges.”

Actress, singer and TV presenter Molly also commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Strictly Live Tour . Performing for the huge arena crowds across the UK is going to be an incredible experience.

“I’m really looking forward to continuing my amazing Strictly journey and getting out on the road to meet all the fans.”

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who are the judges?

The celebrities and their professional dancers will be joined on tour by Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time.  

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who is hosting?

The lovely Janette Manrara will be returning to her hosting duties on the new arena tour. The presenter has become a huge favorite with fans over the years having gone from being a professional dancer on the show for many years before turning her hand to presenting the BBC Two spin-off show, Strictly: It Takes Two . 

How to get tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023

Tickets range from between £35 and £95 depending on seats and venue, and all ticket prices are subject to a booking fee. 

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

Is there a trailer for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023?

Yes! The trailer sees all the glitz and glamour from Strictly Come Dancing brought to life on the  arena stage. Expect fake tan, glitter and plenty of fancy footwork as your favourite celebrities battle it out for the glitterball trophy... 

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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 on the 3rd and 4th of February 2024 at Manchester's AO Arena. 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 21 st 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!

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.

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A number of Strictly Come Dancing stars have addressed ditching their usual celebrity partners as they head out on the road together for another year of epic routines, emotional stories and plenty of sparkle in the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.

The tour kicks off on May 1 and the 36-date tour will include two nights in Greater Manchester. Alongside stops in London, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff and Glasgow, the show, which marks the largest line-up to date, will arrive at the Lyric Theatre in Salford on May 14 and 15.

Amongst the professionals taking part are Karen Hauer, Dianne Buswell, Carlos Gu, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, and Nancy Xu. Reigning champ Vito Coppola, Nikita Kuzmin, Jowita Przystal, Neil Jones, Michelle Tsiakkos and Luba Mushtuk also complete the impressive line-up.

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Audiences nationwide will enjoy the incredible talent of these multi-award-winning world-class dancers as they perform stunningly choreographed Ballroom and Latin routines in exquisite costumes, with all the glitz, glamour, sequins and sparkle of the TV show - live on stage!

The tour, directed by Strictly’s Creative Director, Jason Gilkison, will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, set within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets.

"It’s fantastic to unveil this stellar line-up of much-loved Strictly professional dancers for this year’s tour," Jason said. "We will be dazzling audiences across the country with the dance and choreography at the highest possible standard. To see these dancers coming together to perform on this scale is a joy for me as a director. Strictly fans are in for a real treat!"

Karen Hauer, 41, has been with Strictly for over 10 years now and has been given the role of 'Dance Captain' for the tour. "I love everything to do with Strictly, and the Pro Tour has a very special place in my heart. We’re the spine of Strictly and this is something each of us has been crafting since we were children. This is our passion so what better than to demonstrate it on stages around the country? When we’re out there, we’re alive.”

She trains every day to maintain her stamina. "Neil [Jones] and I are in our 40s now so we’re conscious of keeping up with all the younger dancers. For me, that involves walking my dogs, cycling regularly, working out every day. But there’s no better training than dancing itself. Touring makes its own demands. Time and again, though, any exhaustion you might feel simply evaporates when you’re in front of an audience. Nothing is more exciting."

Meanwhile, this will be the second Pro Tour for Vito Coppola, 31, who, along with actress Ellie Leach, carried off the prized glitterball in 2023’s TV show. "I enjoyed last year’s Pro Tour so much; it was my first time ever dancing on a stage in front of an audience," the Italian dancer said. "It took me a moment or two to get used to the space restrictions. In a TV studio, you can dance through 360 degrees. In a theatre, there’s an edge to the stage.

"But, if you’re surrounded by eleven other professionals, as will happen this time round, you somehow all dance as one body. These dancers are from all over the world but they’re like brothers and sisters to me – and what unites us is our passion for dance. It’s very special."

This will also be the second time Chinese dancer Nancy Xu, 32, has been a part of the Strictly Pro Tour. “I was so excited to be involved last year – and I wasn’t disappointed," she said. "It was one of my dreams come true. This time round, there will be a dozen dancers - I’ve got goosebumps just thinking about it!

"You really get to know the other dancers when you’re on tour, both onstage and off. It’s hard to beat good quality time with people you respect so much. I know I’ll be slightly nervous before stepping out in front of a live audience but in a good way: it gets the adrenaline going. The more they want to give to us, the more we want to give back. I can’t wait!"

But Gorka Marquez makes no bones about it. "I’ve danced on all the Strictly Pro Tours," the 33-year-old Spaniard said, "and, for me, it’s the most fun part of being involved with Strictly. I love the Saturday night show but it’s in a studio.

"What’s special about the tour is that it’s in a theatre in front of a live audience. Nothing beats being able to look into their eyes and see their reaction. I really like bringing out the best in my celebrity partners, but the Pro tour gives us the opportunity to showcase ourselves."

Gorka and fiancée Gemma Atkinson have a four-year-old daughter, Mia, and a baby son, Thiago, born last July. "When we’re in London or Manchester on the tour, Gemma will bring Mia to see me: she loves to see Daddy dance. I try to get home on odd days the rest of the time. I’m a judge on the Spanish version of Strictly so I’m used to being away from home.

"But I miss the family, of course, and they miss me, particularly Mia who likes me to take her to her swimming lesson on a Saturday morning. Thiago’s too young at the moment to understand the passage of time. But this is all part of the job and I’m doing something I love."

Like Gorka, Neil, 42, now has an extra imperative not to be too far from home for too long. Last October, his girlfriend, Chyna Mills, gave birth to their baby daughter, Havana. "Chyna will bring the baby to see me if I’ve only got one show that day so I can spend time with her."

But he wouldn’t dream of turning down the tour. "It gives each of us our moment to shine and this time we’ve got more Pro dancers than ever to produce an incredible show. It also helps that we dance to a live band and singers onstage in front of a live audience. It gives everything an extra urgency."

Australian Dianne Buswell, 34, who finished runner-up in Strictly 2023 alongside Bobby Brazier, commented: "We spend so much time on Strictly focusing on the celebrities, and rightly so, but the Pro Tour is a chance for us to go out and show the world what we’re capable of. And I love theatres: the minute you step out on stage, you can not only hear the audience clapping and cheering but you can see how much they’re enjoying themselves.”

For all that, the performing and the travelling can be demanding. "For sure. We’re classed as athletes, so we have to look after our bodies. But we’re extremely lucky that a physio and a masseuse travel everywhere with us." As it happens, her birthday falls on May 6, a rare day off. So, will she be joined by live-in boyfriend Joe Sugg, someone she originally met on Strictly? “No question. No ifs or buts. Wherever it is, we’ll be together."

Strictly The Professionals 2024 tours the UK from May 1 to June 1. Tickets and venues can be found at StrictlyTheProfessionals.com .

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Strictly Come Dancing fans rush to tell star ‘you’ll be missed’ as they confirm ‘taking a break’

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Strictly Come Dancing fans have rushed to tell Giovanni Pernice how much they’ll miss him as he’s announced ‘a little break’.

The pro dancer, 33, revealed on Wednesday that he’s planning to take a well-earned rest after his next solo tour, following the success of his most recent one.

He wrote on Instagram: ‘I have had a wonderful time this year on my solo tour and already looking forward to even bigger and better next year!

‘After performing in front of over half a million people for seven years in row, I plan to take a little break after next year’s tour, so book your tickets in advance for ‘GIOVANNI – THE LAST DANCE’ now at http://www.giovannipernice.com.&#8217 ;

Fans rushed to share their support in the comments, as Giovanni shared the dates he’s announced across the UK in the first few months next year.

Between January and May, he’ll be touring across the country, in spots including Aberdeen, Cambridge, Truro, Durham and London, but teased more dates would be coming soon.

Follower @pollyjbird wrote: ‘No-one deserves a break more than you do. Just don’t stay away too long.’

‘You give so much, it’s time to take some well deserved time out for you,’ @magicroundabout57 wrote.

@cllo_750923 said: ‘@giovannipernice you deserve the break, but please ensure you come back xx.’

‘You deserve a break but please come back, sure going to miss you,’ @lorrainewhyte44 echoed.

His update comes as fans are desperately awaiting to hear confirmation about the next series of Strictly, though it has been said Giovanni will be welcomed back ‘with open arms’ after a ‘really tough’ past few months .

The Italian dancer – who  won a Bafta in 2022 for his silent dance with Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis – has faced  months of allegations against his teaching style , after reports of a feud emerged with former partner  Amanda Abbington .

It had been claimed that producers were ‘undecided’ about whether to pair Giovanni with a celebrity on the next season of Strictly, however, reports later said he is ‘thrilled’ to return, with an insider claiming he’s been ‘offered a contract’.

They added to the  Mail : ‘While there are dots on i’s and crosses on t’s still to be written in, it all looks to be happening for him. As it’s the 20th anniversary, it’s a big year for the show and everyone involved wants Giovanni to be part of it.

‘It has been a really difficult few months for him. To have been hit with such claims – but not having anything he can respond to – has been really, really tough.’

The publication also notes that the BBC and Giovanni’s team say no official complaints have been made against him, despite reports that his former partners  Ranvir Singh  and  Laura Whitmore  also had a negative experience with him on the BBC show and shared an ’emotional summit’ with Amanda about working with Giovanni.

‘The  BBC  are backing him all of the way,’ the source added. ‘There have been no complaints about Giovanni’s behaviour, nobody has actually come forward and said, “He did this to me” or “He did that to me”.’

And despite reported regrets over pairing Giovanni with Sherlock actress Amanda, 52, who  quit the BBC One competition after five weeks , it’s said: ‘Now everyone at Strictly is ready to welcome him back with open arms.’

When previously approached by  Metro.co.uk , a BBC spokesperson said: ‘The professional dancers for 2024 will be announced in due course.’

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Giovanni Pernice has shared an exciting career update with fans after previously stating he'd be "taking a break".

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, confirmed he'd sold out The London Palladium for another year with his tour, Let Me Entertain You and was delighted as he shared the news on social media.

The dancer has been hitting headlines a lot since last year after becoming embroiled in a bitter row with actress Amanda Abbington, who was partnered with him in last year's Strictly.

The 52-year-old decided to quit the series a few weeks in following reports of a "feud" between the pair.

This year, it was reported she had sought legal action after claiming her time on the show left her with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Ever since, Pernice's role on the show has been debated, particularly after details emerged about how Abbington, 52, met with two more of Pernice's former Strictly partners, Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh, to discuss their similar experiences.

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However, Pernice hasn't spoken publicly about the feud except to brand Abbington "talented".

He recently stated he'd be taking a break form work but this week shared a career milestone on social media.

In view of his 1.1million followers on Instragram, he posted a video of himself and other dancers on stage receiving a standing ovation.

He penned: "Don't mind me, I'm just a bloke from Sicily, taking in that I have managed to sell out The London Palladium for another year with my OWN SOLO SHOW..."

Pernice shared a career update with fans

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He added: "What a surreal night and amazing atmosphere. Thank you to every person who came along and made this such a speacial night. I love you all, G."

It came after the choreographer announced he'd be taking a break following a hectic few years.

After joining BBC competition Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, he went on to win with former EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021.

He launched his tour earlier this year and has also been on screens alongside dancing judge Anton Du Beke in their travel show.

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Giovanni and Anton have also been on screens together lately after fronting a travel show

Last week, he penned on Instagram: "I have had a wonderful time this year on my solo tour and already looking forward to even bigger and better next year!

"After performing in front of over half a million people for seven years in row, I plan to take a little break after next year’s tour, so book your tickets in advance for ‘GIOVANNI - THE LAST DANCE’ now at www.giovannipernice.com ."

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Tour Dates 2024

19–21 january, birmingham utilita arena.

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

Utilita Arena Sheffield

(Tuesday 23rd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

24–25 January

Utilita arena newcastle.

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

26–28 January

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.

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Strictly's Stacey Dooley pays tribute to Kevin Clifton following his show debut

"Well done darlin."

The professional dancer is currently playing Hugo Battersby/Loco Chanelle in the UK tour of hit stage musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie , alongside X Factor winner Sam Bailey and Ivano Turco.

After watching Kevin perform at the Liverpool Empire on Friday (April 26), Stacey penned a heartfelt tribute on Instagram — where she praised his performance.

"Went to go see Kev last night. @jamiemusical. Kev, you are so v v clever. Smaaaaaaashed it," she wrote, alongside a picture of the couple posing onstage after the show.

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"Embodied the role SO seamlessly. Seems the non stop research of lily savage and endless drag literature paid off."

She concluded: "Well done darlin. Also, (and perhaps more importantly, congrats to me for bringing the peddle pushers back for April 2024)."

Kevin, who won the 16th series of Strictly with Stacey , previously shared his excitement about stepping into Loco Chanelle's famous heels.

"I'm really excited to be joining the UK tour of Everybody's Talking About Jamie after being involved in the movie," he said in a statement.

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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 a part of a show that carries such an important message and celebrates everyone for who they are."

The tour will run until July 20, with the final show taking place at the Curve Theatre in Leicester.

Stacey will also tread the boards this year, after signing on to play Jenny in the latest run of Danny Robins' acclaimed play 2:22 A Ghost Story .

The presenter will make her West End stage debut at the Gielgud Theatre on May 25, with the show's run ending on August 4.

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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Ellie Leach pens gorgeous message about Vito Coppola during surprise reunion

The strictly champions became close during their time on the dancing competition.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola lifted the Glitterball Trophy in last year's Strictly Come Dancing , but during their time together, the pair courted  plenty of romance rumours .

The duo's chemistry cemented them as fan favourites, but they dashed hopes about a possible romance, clarifying that they were only friend s. The actress and dancer  have remained close following their stint on the show  and on Saturday the pair reunited and as they posed for a selfie, Ellie shared the sweetest message for her former dance partner.

" Spending time with people who are good for your soul, " the 23-year-old quipped. "Love you @vitocoppola." The photo saw the duo smiling together, with Vito in a tight white t-shirt and Ellie modelling a striped ensemble.

Several fans in the comments shared their hopes that the pair would one day be an item, while others simply commented that the duo looked surprisingly alike.

Clarifying their relationship in March following the conclusion of the Strictly Tour , Ellie shared a black-and-white photo of the dancer and wrote: "Love this man dearly. Men and women can be friends and can love each other AS FRIENDS… just sayin' x. @vitocoppola you have the cutest face."

Vito has previously dated Italian popstar Arisa , who he won the 16th series of Ballando con le Stelle , the Italian version of Strictly , with. The couple parted ways in 2022 before he moved to the United Kingdom with the pair ending their relationship after reportedly hitting a "rocky patch".

Vito told Italian publication Mio that they remained on "good terms" and still had a "friendly bond" following their split.

The Strictly  champs, however, clearly have the strongest bond and they even got matching tattoos to cement their friendship , with Ellie and Vito going for a matching aubergine and bumblebee.

Strictly is famous for the so-called 'Strictly Curse' that sees couples getting together on the show or splitting from their current partners. Previous 'victims' of the curse include Louise Redknapp , who split with Jamie Redknapp following her time on the show and Neil and Katya Jones .

Some have refuted the idea of a 'Strictly Curse' due to finding love, with champions Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton becoming an item after their time on the show, welcoming a baby daughter .

Dianne Buswell also found love with her dance partner Joe Sugg , and previously reflected how the show was responsible for their love. On International Dance Day in 2023, the dancer noted: "Mad to think that without dance I may not have met you."

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Strictly Come Dancing Live announces further celebrities joining the 2023 UK arena tour

Two more celebrities have been announced to join the scintillating line-up for next year’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour: singer, actor and presenter Molly Rainford and wildlife cameraman and Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin.

They will join previously announced Will Mellor, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West for 32 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January.

Molly Rainford said: “I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the Strictly Live Tour, performing for the huge arena crowds across the UK is going to be an incredible experience. I’m really looking forward to continuing my amazing Strictly journey and getting out on the road to meet all the fans."

Hamza Yassin said: “Strictly has changed my life in ways I never imagined, so to be doing the tour on top of it all is a dream come true! I’ve heard the tour audiences are unparalleled, so I’ll be relishing the atmosphere every night, and I’m so excited to share that experience with my fellow dancers – not to mention the judges.”

The celebrities and professionals will be joined on the road by Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke – who is part of the tour for the first time – with the sensational Janette Manrara as host.

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the tour will then waltz around the UK to some of the biggest entertainment venues: Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena, the SSE Arena Belfast, before culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

The Strictly Live Tour showcases all the breathtaking choreography, stunningly sparkly costumes and fantastic live music synonymous with BBC One’s long-running and hugely loved Strictly Come Dancing TV show – which is currently on our screens, with the final due to take place on 17 December.

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood. The show will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show, together with the Strictly Live Band - a great way to celebrate the 20th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also the power to decide who wins the Gliderball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance, but the audience vote via text for their favourite couple, and it is ultimately their votes which decide who wins!

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

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2023

20 – 22 January               Birmingham Utilita Arena                                 

(Friday 20 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22 nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

24-25 January                Nottingham Motorpoint Arena                         

(Tuesday 24 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26 -27 January                Leeds First Direct Arena                       

(Thursday 26 th at 7.30pm, Friday 27 th at 7.30pm)

28 -29 January                Manchester AO Arena                          

(Saturday 28 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

31 January                    Sheffield Utilita Arena                         

(Tuesday 31 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm )

01-02 February             Newcastle Utilita Arena                                   

(Wednesday 1 st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2 nd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm )

03-05 February             London The O2 Arena  

(Friday 3 rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm )

07-08 February             Belfast SSE Arena                    

(Tuesday 7 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8 th at 2pm & 7.30pm)

10-12 February             Glasgow OVO Hydro                                        

(Friday 10 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Tickets: £ 35 - £ 95 (bands differ between venues) 

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

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Notable: Born 1956; Mariinsky Ballet

Olga Chenchikova was born in Elektrostal near Moscow in 1956. She studied in Perm (pupil of L. Sakharova) and danced with the Perm Theatre Ballet from 1974-77. Joined the Mariinsky Ballet in 1977. She danced all the classical roles. After an injury she retired in 1996 and is now teaching at the Mariinsky with pupils like Diana Vishneva, Maya Dumchenko and Sofia Gumerova.

• Silver Medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition 1973
• People’s Artist of the USSR 1983