The full line-up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been revealed.
Seven couples will take part: Graeme Swann and Karen Clifton, Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice, Stacey Dooley and Aljaz Skorjanec, Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev, Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara, Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard, and Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell.
Notably, Seann Walsh and Katya Jones will not be taking part. Walsh’s appearance on the show has arguably been the most controversial in the show’s history, after he was pictured kissing his married dancing partner Katya after a week of rehearsals.
At the time the photos were taken, Walsh was in a relationship with actress Rebecca Humphries. Both Walsh and Katya issued a public apology, referring to the moment as a “mistake”.
Roberts said of the tour: “The costumes, the crowds and the cha-cha-cha – I’m having the time of my life on Strictly and can’t wait to get my dance shoes back on for the tour. I couldn’t think of a better way to start the new year.”
Tozer said: “I love going on tour, so to be asked to join the Strictly Live Tour is such an honour and I cannot wait to meet all the fans.” Craig Revel Horwood, Dame Darcey Bussell, Shirley Ballas, and Bruno Tonioli will be taking part in the nationwide tour. Professionals Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk,Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden,and Johannes Radebe will also be adding to the spectacle.
The arena tour will feature 29 dates, beginning on 18 January in Birmingham and ending at the O2 Arena in London.
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