Strictly Come Dancing announced which celebrities will take the glitzy dancefloor on its 2024 live tour on Tuesday.
Fans of the 2023 series will be thrilled to see appearances from EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and tennis champion Annabel Croft.
Bobby, 20, who is set star alongside Dianne Buswell, 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.’
While the young star is raring to get his dancing shoes on the road, Annabel, 57, who Graziano Di Prima will join, seemed to share much of his enthusiasm.
She 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.’
Other dance couples on the bill from this year’s show include Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Jowita Przystal, Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola.
Krishnan 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!’
Other dance couples on the bill from this year’s show include Angela Rippon and Kair Widdington and Layton Williams with Nikita Kuzmin.
The dancers will join Strictly’s legendary judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, who made his live tour debut earlier this year.
Anton 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.’
Janette Manrara will host the tour after the star took over from Zoe Ball as host of It Takes Two in 2022.
She 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!’
The tour will be choreographed and directed by Craig Revel Horwood, promising audiences an evening of glamour and excitement.
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!’
For ticket information, visit strictlycomedancinglive.com
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