Kelvin Fletcher has admitted he feels like a "rock star" as he dances without partner Oti Mabuse.
The Strictly Come Dancing winner is heading out on the BBC show's live tour, but without his trusty partner.
Instead, he's been paired up with professional Janette Manrara, but he said changing partners hasn't stopped it being special.
He told Hello magazine: "The thought of performing in arenas - I can't sing but I feel like a rock star. I just can't imagine what that atmosphere is going to be like."
Kelvin joined the contest as a replacement for Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing when he was forced to step down due to injury.
And he said that going on to win the show was like something out of a Hollywood movie.
He said: "You would never have believed it if you read it. I was very much the underdog and I had no real aspirations. I was just relishing the challenge of being associated with such a prestigious show."
Janette also revealed her joy at teaming up with Kelvin for the live tour, as well as the sweet words Oti said to her.
She told the mag: "Oti adores Kelvin and spoke wonders about how amazing his work ethic is and how much fun she had with him.
"She told me to enjoy it and look after him."
Janette, who is married to fellow Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec said there was no awkwardness between them when they first danced together as they'd been great mates throughout the series.
The pair will be joined on 33 live shows by six other couples, made up of celebrity contestants from last year's series and their professional partners.
Karim Zeroual is touring with Amy Dowden, while Emma Barton will be dancing with Graiano Di Prima.
Alex Scott and Neil Jones will continue to dance together, as will Catherine Tyldesley and her partner Johannes Radebe.
Mike Bushell will reunite with Katya Jones and Saffron Barker and AJ Pritchard will dance together once more.
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