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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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And Janette is back to host again!

It's been confirmed that Molly Rainford and Hamza Yassin will be quickstepping, jiving and salsa-ing their way across some rather large dance floors in the New Year.

"I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the Strictly Live Tour," said Molly. "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 added: " 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."

They will be joining Will Mellor , Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West , with more celebrities to be announced in the coming weeks. We don't yet know if the celebrities will be dancing with the same professional partners as on the TV series.

Speaking of his delight at returning to the glitz and glamour, 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!!"

Simmonds was just as excited, stating: " 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!"

"I never realised 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," West said of the tour.

"I am so happy my Strictly journey isn't over quite yet and I can't wait to relive some of our favourite dances and live like a popstar on tour performing for audiences each night! I am buzzing to get on the road with the gang."

The new tour also comes with a new judging lineup. Having recently been made a permanent judge on the TV series after previously filling in for Bruno Tonioli , Anton du Beke will also succeed Bruno on the arena tour panel, joining Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood, who directs the live shows once again.

"I'm so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK," said Anton.

And after compering the nationwide tour earlier this year , former Strictly pro and current It Takes Two co-presenter Janette Manrara will be your host once again in 2023.

Janette has teased the new tour in a promo video, promising appearances from "your favourite couples, doing your favourite routines that you've seen from throughout the series".

"I'm so excited to be returning to host the 2023 Strictly Live Tour !" Janette added. "It is the most incredible experience to be part of this epic production, bringing all we love about the TV series to hundreds of thousands of people around the UK."

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Once again, while the judges will provide critique and scores for each routine, audiences at each show have the power to choose who will win that show's Glitterball Trophy by texting in.

Each performance on the tour will also feature a British Sign Language interpreter, who will appear on two large screens placed on either side of the stage.

Tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour are available via Ticketmaster now, with prices ranging from £35 to £95. There will be slight differences in pricing tiers between each individual venue.

The tour will be made up of 31 shows across 9 different arenas in January and February, with afternoon and evening shows offered at all venues except Leeds, which hosts two evening performances. Meanwhile, Sheffield will host two shows in one day.

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The full list of dates and venues for the Strictly live arena tour 2023 is as follows:

January 20-22: Birmingham Utilita Arena

January 24-25: Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

January 26-27: Leeds First Direct Arena

January 28-29: Manchester AO Arena

January 31: Sheffield Utilita Arena

February 1-2: Newcastle Utilita Arena

February 3-5: London The O2

February 7-8: Belfast SSE Arena

February 10-12: Glasgow OVO Hydro

Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One, while spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows also stream on BBC iPlayer.

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• 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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The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour are announced today: Actor Will Mellor (Broadchurch, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps); 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.

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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 said: “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 said: “I never realised 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 favourite 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.”

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Anton Du Beke joining Strictly Come Dancing tour as judge for first time as 2023 dates are announced

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The Strictly Come Dancing tour is set to deliver another spectacle in 2023, with Anton Du Beke joining the ranks for the first time as judge.

On Saturday evening, the celebrities in the 2022 cast performed live with their professionals for the first time, with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin and and actor Will Mellor ending up joint top of the leaderboard with their respective partners Jowita Przystał and Nancy Xu.

There wasn’t an elimination this week, as each of the couple’s scores will be carried across to week two before the first couple is voted out of the competition by the public and the judges.

While the series has only just begun, there’s plenty of Strictly magic to look forward to next year, when the celebrities and dancers will return to perform for fans across the UK – with tickets for the tour set to go on sale very soon.

In an announcement made by the BBC, the broadcaster disclosed the dates of the tour, while also revealing that for the first time, Anton will be sitting alongside Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the judging panel.

Hosted by former Strictly pro Janette Manrara, the show will begin in Birmingham before heading to locations including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, London, Belfast and Glasgow.

Directed by Craig and featuring Strictly celebrities, professional dancers and the programme’s incredible live band, the tour will also celebrate the 20th season of the programme.

‘I’m so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK,’ Anton said.

Shirley added: ‘I’m delighted to be returning to the judging panel, and it will be lovely to have Anton with us. It’s always so much fun! The audiences at the arena shows are phenomenal and it’s so nice to get to see everyone and perform for you all – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!’

Craig said he was ‘thrilled to be back directing and judging’ the tour.

‘This tour is going to be bigger and better than ever before – my imagination is running wild! With Anton joining the judging panel, one word, three syllables: FAB-U-LOUS!’ he stated.

Tickets are set to go on sale from 9am on September 30 ( available from AXS here ), with each performance on the tour also including a British Sign Language interpreter, who’ll be visible on two large screens on either side of the stage.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour dates

• January 20 to January 22 at Birmingham Utilita Arena
• January 24 to January 25 at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• January 26 to January 27 at Leeds First Direct Arena
• January 28 to January 29 at Manchester AO Arena
• January 31 at Sheffield Utilita Arena
• February 1 to February 2 at Newcastle Utilita Arena
• February 3 to February 5 at London The O2 Arena
• February 7 to February 8 at Belfast SSE Arena
• February 10 to February 12 at Glasgow OVO Hydro

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Tickets for the live tour are available here .

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 fans will be delighted that the show will be hitting the road in 2023 as part of the Live Tour but fans are wondering who will be there and how to get tickets.

Each Saturday fans have tuned in to see their favourite celebrities compete in the show and  who is voted out of Strictly by watching the Sunday night results show. But as the series draws to a close, with the final couples leaving the contest, fans can catch them in action once more on the Strictly tour or Strictly the Professionals Tour 2023 and some pros will be competing in the Strictly Christmas special 2022 line up .

And tickets have now gone on sale - giving you even more time to snap up a pair of tickets for the shows which run from January 20th - February 12th 2023 as a Christmas gift for the Strictly fan in your life. 

Who will be on Strictly 2023 tour?

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 winner Hamza Yassin , actress Molly Rainford , Will Mellor , Ellie Simmonds , Fleur East, Helen Skelton and Tyler West are the celebrities confirmed to be going on the Strictly 2023 tour. They will be joined by Strictly professionals, Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Robbie Kmetoni, Jake Leigh, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Kai Widdrington who has replaced Gorka Marquez .

Joining them, for the first time ever, all four TV judges Anton Du Beke , Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood will all star together in the Strictly 2023 tour which Janette Manrara will return to host.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, 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.”

Molly Rainford added, “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."

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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, explained, “Strictly was a 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."

Fleur East said, “As a huge Strictly fan, being part of the TV competition has been an unbelievable experience and I’m absolutely over the moon to have the chance to get back into those fabulous sequinned outfits for the live tour next year!”

Helen Skelton added, “Strictly has been the adventure of a lifetime and I'm so happy that it will continue next year on the live tour. I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans across the country and performing my favourite dances from the series. I can't wait!"

Tyler West, whose time on the TV series came to an end when he was voted off Strictly in week eight following a nail-biting dance-off, said, “I never realised 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 favourite 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.”

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The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back and hitting the road in January and February 2023! Now you have the chance to experience everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series – live!

The 2023 tour will be directed once again Strictly Judge Craig Revel Horwood and 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. Further casting announcements around celebrities and Strictly pros will be made soon.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, tour newcomer Anton Du Beke said, "I'm so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK."

Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said, “I’m delighted to be returning to the judging panel, and it will be lovely to have Anton with us. It’s always so much fun! The audiences at the arena shows are phenomenal and it’s so nice to get to see everyone and perform for you all – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!”

Meanwhile Craig Revel Horwood is "thrilled" to be back directing and judging the live tour. He added, “This tour is going to be bigger and better than ever before – my imagination is running wild! With Anton joining the judging panel, one word, three syllables: FAB-U-LOUS!”

Janette Manrara concluded, “I’m so excited to be returning to host the 2023 Strictly Live Tour! It is the most incredible experience to be part of this epic production, bringing all we love about the TV series to hundreds of thousands of people around the UK.”

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour tickets

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour tickets are on sale now and you can book them via StrictlyComeDancingLive.com . Tickets cost £35 - £95 (bands differ between venues) and all ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to a venue facility fee.

This year the tour is no different, showcasing all the amazing choreography and fantastic live music that Strictly is famous for, so that audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage.

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 2023 tour locations

 This Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour will visit a variety of locations across the UK - Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester, Sheffield, London, and Belfast , bringing 31 supersized sparkle-filled shows foxtrotting in January and February 2023.

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the scintillating live show will then waltz across the country to some of the UK’s 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, SSE Arena Belfast, culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour dates

• 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 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).

How long does the Strictly tour show last?

The Strictly tour show lasts approximately 150 minutes . Arena audiences can not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform 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 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 that will decide who wins!

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Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour 2023 | Tickets and Venues

Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour 2023 hits the road in January 2023 giving you the chance to experience everything about the award-winning TV series LIVE!

Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour 2023

First staged in 2008, Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour brings all the joy of the popular BBC One TV show to arenas around the UK. After the coveted Glitterball Trophy has been awarded for each series, fans look forward to seeing a selection of celebrities and professional dancers hit the road in the new year to showcase their best performances – recreating all the smooth moves and magic live on stage. In addition to the incredible choreography and wonderful music that Strictly is revered for, the tour offers an evening of dance entertainment that’s full of glitz, glamour and excitement.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back and hitting the road in January and February 2023! Now you have the chance to experience everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series – live!

Anton Du Beke will join fellow TV judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood as they tour to arenas around the UK for 30 supersized sparkle-filled shows. The host with the most, Janette Manrara has her cue cards at the ready to guide audiences through a feast of breathtaking dance routines and incredible live music, performed by a cast of celebrities and their professional dance partners, together with the Strictly Live Band.

The magnificent dance floor will dazzle with the exquisite costumes and first-class production values which Strictly is known and loved for, giving fans of all ages the perfect opportunity to extend that special Strictly magic into the new year. And if that is not enough, the live show audience can play judge at each performance as their text votes ultimately decides who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

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

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) 

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Strictly The Professionals kicks off UK tour in Oxford

The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have begun their sparkling tour of the UK.

Reigning champion Vito Coppola, who lifted the glitterball trophy in December with actress Ellie Leach, was among the 12 dancers who kicked off the first night of the 37-date tour at the New Theatre in Oxford on Wednesday evening.

Jowita Przystal, who won Strictly in 2022 with wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin, also performed alongside longest serving Strictly professional Karen Hauer and three-time Strictly finalist Gorka Marquez.

Other performers from the BBC’s flagship show for the Strictly The Professionals tour included Dianne Buswell , Nikita Kuzmin, Neil Jones, Luba Mushtuk, Graziano Di Prima, Carlos Gu, Michelle Tsiakkas and Nancy Xu.

The 12-strong ensemble will perform their ballroom and Latin routines, bringing the glamour from the hit TV show to live stages across the UK including Birmingham, Salford, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Swansea.

In May, the dancers will perform at the London Palladium , while the show will come to a close at the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees.

Jones said his girlfriend Chyna Mills will bring their six-month-old daughter Havana to spend time with him if he is performing one show a day instead of two.

While veteran Marquez said his girlfriend and former Strictly star Gemma Atkinson will also bring their four-year-old daughter Mia to watch him perform in London or Manchester because “she loves to see Daddy dance”.

He said their son Thiago, born last July, is too young “to understand the passage of time” while he is away from home on the Strictly tour or as a judge on the Spanish version of Strictly.

Fellow Strictly veteran Hauer, who has been with the show since 2012, said the professional tour “has a very special place in my heart”.

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Hauer, 42, said her and 41-year-old Jones are “conscious of keeping up with all the younger dancers” so she trains every day to maintain her stamina.

“Time and again, though, any exhaustion you might feel simply evaporates when you’re in front of an audience. Nothing is more exciting,” she said.

Meanwhile, it is the second professional tour for reigning champion Coppola, who said it was “special” that dancers from all around the world are united in their passion for dance as “brothers and sisters”.

Ukrainian-born Kuzmin, who recently placed second on Celebrity Big Brother, described last year as “my favourite tour ever”.

“This year is going to be even bigger and better. We’ll have lots of personal sides to the show and special reminders for the people who watched the last season of Strictly,” he teased.

Buswell said she will spend her day-off from the tour on May 6 celebrating her 35th birthday with her boyfriend Joe Sugg – whom she met on the BBC show.

Jason Gilkison, who has directed the tour, 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.”

Strictly The Professionals 2024 will be touring the UK until June 1 and tickets and venues can be found at StrictlyTheProfessionals.com.

Meet the famous faces heading into the jungle for I’m A Celebrity… 2023

The new series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! will launch on Sunday evening with a host of famous faces.

With the line-up including a famous politician, a food critic, soap stars and the sister of an American pop superstar, we take a look at who will be setting up camp and facing the notorious bush tucker trials on the ITV reality show.

Nigel Farage

Former UK Independence Party (Ukip) leader Nigel Farage will be stranded in the middle of the Australian outback when I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here gets underway.

The 59-year-old said he has been “demonised over the years” and wants to “show people I am not nasty”.

The GB News star added: “Given millions hate me, I do expect people will vote for me to do trials!”

Jamie Lynn Spears

Jamie Lynn Spears is the sister of pop superstar Britney and is known for her roles in TV series Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias.

The 32-year-old actress, who faces a skydive when she enters the jungle, said that the show will be a “nice way for people to see the real me”.

She added: “I think my best quality is the fact that it takes a lot to hurt my feelings. Unless you are my children or my immediate family, nothing is going to hurt me.”

Sam Thompson

Reality star and radio presenter Sam Thompson, who faces a skyscraper challenge before entering the jungle, said taking part in the show “feels like a dream”.

The 31-year-old said that his partner Zara McDermott , who took part in this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing was “proud” of him for going on the show.

“We haven’t chatted too much about it (I’m A Celebrity) in the run-up as she has been doing Strictly and I haven’t wanted to make it about me”, he said.

Josie Gibson

This Morning host Josie Gibson, who will face a challenge in the outback during Sunday’s episode alongside Farage, said that her biggest phobia is insects.

The 38-year-old added: “I also don’t like spiders and I freeze normally when I see one.

“My family thinks I am mad doing the programme too as they know what I’m like with creepy crawlies!”

Fred Sirieix

TV presenter and First Dates star Fred Sirieix is set to face a skyscraper challenge in the series’ first episode.

Speaking on how he has readied himself for the show, the 51-year-old said: “I have been training harder than I have trained in the last three or four years.

“I go to the gym, I go to boxing, I train like a machine – that’s my way to cope with doing I’m A Celebrity.”

YouTuber Nella Rose is to face the outback alongside Gibson and Farage and said that she is scared of everything from red ants to ostriches.

The 26-year-old added: “I am terrified but I’m trying to think of the bigger picture.

“In this life, you have to face up to your fears. Yes, I might scream the whole time but I am going to think about feeding human beings and I am going to try my best.”

Food critic Grace Dent will face a skyscraper challenge in the series’ first episode.

Speaking on whether she will cook up a storm in camp, the 50-year-old said: “I am a practical cook but it is not cooking as we know it in the jungle.

“What makes food is herbs and spices and I am not going to have any ingredients.”

Marvin Humes

TV presenter and JLS singer Marvin Humes, who has a phobia of heights, is set to face a skydive before he enters camp.

The 38-year-old has just finished a tour with JLS and said: “Heights do terrify me as do the snakes, the rats and the food situation.

“We’ve been burning 3,000 calories rehearsing for our tour and it’s going to be super challenging.”

Danielle Harold

Former EastEnders star Danielle Harold is set to face a skyscraper challenge, alongside Thompson, Dent and Sirieix in the series’ first episode and said that one of her biggest fears is rats.

Speaking on her role in the camp the 31-year-old said: “I am a little bit ditzy but I am definitely not the dumb blonde of, ‘Oh look she won’t want to get involved or do that’.

“In fact, that is the opposite to me. I want to do the different challenges and I can’t wait to do the Deals on Wheels challenge!”

Nick Pickard

Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard will be challenged to skydive out of a plane, alongside Humes and Spears in Sunday’s episode.

Speaking about the programme the 48-year-old said: “I am obviously not looking forward to eating kangaroo balls but at the same time, I am looking forward to the trials – that’s the fun part of doing this show.”

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! returns Sunday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Newly-single Anita Rani's 'unchartered territory' following end of 14-year marriage

The aldi's next big thing presenter reportedly ended her marriage in september 2023.

Anita Rani , 46, is adjusting to single life after splitting from her husband of 14 years , Bhupi Reha. 

Since announcing she was ending her marriage in September 2023, the Countryfile presenter has moved into her former London flat and is juggling a packed work schedule including Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and her debut novel, Baby Does A Runner.

With so much change, Anita admitted she is in "uncharted territory" in her new chapter of life. 

'Bonkers' wedding

Anita and her tech entrepreneur ex-husband met through mutual friends at a London warehouse party. They quickly bonded over their shared love of music and exchanged vows six months later.

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"Music is a huge part of my life – I spent a lot of time in my bedroom as a child listening to the radio and making mix tapes," she told MailOnline. "I have a pair of DJ turntables and when I met Bhupi he had a set too, so we bonded."

They tied the knot in a three-day Indian wedding in 2008 which Anita described as "bonkers."

Strictly Come Dancing star Anita  said : "We had 450 of our nearest and dearest in Bradford, which is relatively small for a Punjabi wedding."

Secret split

Despite Anita sharing occasional loved-up photos with Bhupi and gushing about his supportive nature, including after her miscarriage in 2018, all was not well behind closed doors. 

In September 2023,  rumours began circling that the Aldi's Next Big Thing presenter and her husband had parted ways, with their busy work schedules said to be a contributing factor.

Anita made her first comments about their split in November, admitting it was "liberating" to have the news made public. “It’s liberating that people know that I’m single now. Not everything works out. Things come to their natural conclusion. That is absolutely fine,” she told The Sun.

Looking optimistically at her future, she said she felt "sexier" than ever and revealed she predicted she would be "blossoming" in her 40s. 

"There’s no shame attached to being single. And living your best life in your 40s. I want all women to know that I’m on the other side now."There is light, and the light is good! I’m single. I’m child-free, I’m in my mid-40s and I have never felt better, sexier, more powerful or more excited about the future."

Single life

Anita once again addressed her single life in an interview with Good Housekeeping, admitting she "loves" her new blank slate.

"I feel like I’ve stepped into a place that I never, ever expected myself to be in. I’m in uncharted territory – I’m a single, Asian woman with no children, and do you know what? I love it. I’ve sort of got a blank slate in front of me, and that feels really good," she said.

While Anita didn't comment on pursuing any new relationships, she did reveal she was embracing her new living situation in her London flat which she purchased 20 years ago.

"I have lovely cream drapes and white floorboards. My bedroom is dusky pink and I’ve turned my spare room into a dressing room. Just talking about it makes me happy. It’s my little sanctuary and it feels really important to have that," Anita explained.

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Madonna knows how to close out a tour!

On Saturday, the GRAMMY-winning musician, 65, made history as she broke the record for the largest audience for a standalone concert by any artist during the final night of her The Celebration Tour at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

Madonna's free show was attended by 1.6 million fans. The record was previously held by The Rolling Stones when they performed at the venue in 2006 for a then record-setting 1.5 million fans. 

Madonna's Celebration Tour show included performances of some of her biggest hits, including "Just Like A Prayer," "Nothing Really Matters," and "Music." The performance marked Madonna's first show in Brazil since 2012. 

The songstress had a special hometown guest during the "Vogue" portion of the show as Anitta surprised the audience. For the segment, the "Bellakeo" singer joined Madonna as a judge for the ball and held up a "10" sign for the dancers.

Following the show, Madonna took to Instagram to share a video, where she celebrates Brazil's culture by waving the flag on stage.

"Blame it on Rio 🇧🇷 Thank You Brazil!! 🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷 🔥 @pabllovittar @itau @tvglobo #musicmakesthepeoplecometogether," she wrote. 

Ahead of the moment, Anitta -- who just released her latest album,  Funk Generation -- told ET she would be missing the Met Gala because she was showing up for Madonna.

"Not this year," she told ET when asked if was attending the Met Gala. "I'm gonna be in Brazil with Madonna."

Madonna kicked off her Celebration Tour in October 2023 at London's O2 Arena. The North American leg of the tour began in December 2023, and ran with a series of special guests including Andy Cohen , Kelly Ripa , Cardi B , Pamela Anderson and Julia Garner . 

The tour was delayed as the singer recovered from a near-fatal viral infection. Madonna got emotional during night one of the show as she reflected on the health scare .

"It's been a crazy year for me. I didn't think I was going to make it, neither did my doctors. That's why I woke up with all of my children sitting around me," Madonna revealed to a captivated audience at the time. 

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