Strictly Come Dancing Live!
| Tour by BBC Studios | |
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Start date | January each year |
| End date | February each year |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| No. of shows | 33 (2022) |
| Producers | Stage Entertainment UK Phil McIntyre Entertainments |
| Website | strictlycomedancinglive |
Strictly Come Dancing Live! (also known as Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour!) is a nationwide arena tour in the United Kingdom which was first staged in 2008 and has continued every year since. It is directed and co-choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood.
Main tour
Presenters
| Year(s) | Presenter |
|---|---|
| 2008–10, 2012–13 | Kate Thornton |
| 2010 | Amanda Byram |
| 2011, 2015 | Zoë Ball |
| 2014 | Lisa Riley |
| 2016 | Mel Giedroyc |
| 2017 | Anita Rani |
| 2018–19 | Ore Oduba |
| 2020 | Stacey Dooley |
| 2022 | Janette Manrara |
The Live Tour! 2008
Strictly Come Dancing went on tour at the beginning of 2008 for the first time.[1] The tour was hosted by Kate Thornton, and judged by Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, and Len Goodman.[2] Bruno Tonioli was not a judge in this competition[1] due to him being in Los Angeles.[3] The tour began on 18 January 2008 in Glasgow and finished on 19 February 2008 in Birmingham.[4]
Celebrity dancers taking part were:[5]
- Series 1 runner up Christopher Parker and Nicole Cutler - Tango and Paso Doble
- Series 2 runner up Denise Lewis and Matthew Cutler - Quickstep and Rumba
- Series 3 winner Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova[6] - Foxtrot and Paso Doble
- Series 3 contestant James Martin/Series 1 contestant Martin Offiah and Camilla Dallerup - Waltz and Cha Cha Cha
- Series 5 contestant Letitia Dean and Darren Bennett - Foxtrot and Jive
- Series 4 contestant Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone - Argentine Tango and Jive
- Series 5 runner up Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace[7] - American Smooth and Salsa
- Series 3 finalist Zoë Ball and Ian Waite[6] - Tango and Samba
Christopher Parker's original partner Hanna Karttunen did not dance with him as she had left the show before this tour. Denise Lewis also had a different partner as her original partner Ian Waite danced with more recent partner Zoë Ball, instead, she danced with Matthew Cutler. Also, when James Martin was unavailable for some dates, Martin Offiah stepped in to partner Camilla Dallerup.
Strictly Professionals James Jordan and Ola Jordan also performed a routine together.
The results of the tour are as follows:[8]
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace | 5 | 13 | 10 | 40% |
| Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone | 4 | 10 | 3 | 25% |
| Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova | 3 | 8 | 10 | 20% |
| Zoë Ball and Ian Waite | 3 | 5 | 14 | 12.5% |
| Letitia Dean and Darren Bennett | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2.5% |
Denise Lewis, Christopher Parker or James Martin were not winners or runners up at any stage of the tour.[8]
The Live Tour! 2009
The Strictly Come Dancing Tour returned in January and February 2009.[9] Kate Thornton returned to host, and all four judges from the TV series took part.
Celebrity dancers taking part were:
- Series 6 contestant Cherie Lunghi and James Jordan - American Smooth and Rumba
- Series 5 semi-finalist Gethin Jones and Flavia Cacace - Waltz and Salsa
- Series 2 winner Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett - Foxtrot and Jive
- Series 6 contestant Jodie Kidd and Ian Waite - American Smooth and Jive
- Series 2 finalist Julian Clary and Lilia Kopylova - Quickstep and Samba
- Series 5 contestant Kenny Logan and Ola Jordan - Viennese Waltz and Paso Doble
- Series 6 runner up Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone - Tango and Rumba
- Series 6 winner Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup - Quickstep and Samba
The couples and results of the tour were as follows:[10]
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone | 6 | 26 | 14 | 58% |
| Gethin Jones and Flavia Cacace | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13% |
| Kenny Logan and Ola Jordan | 0 | |||
| Julian Clary and Lilia Kopylova | 2 | 3 | 13 | 7% |
| Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett | 9 | |||
| Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2% |
| Cherie Lunghi and James Jordan | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Gethin Jones and Julian Clary were paired with new professional partners – Jones' partner Camilla Dallerup danced with her series six celebrity Tom Chambers, whilst Clary's partner (Erin Boag) did not take part in the tour, as she and her professional partner Anton du Beke were on their own Cheek To Cheek tour of the UK.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Matthew Cutler and Kristina Rihanoff also performed a routine together.
The DVD was released on 9 November 2009.
The Live Tour! 2010
The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour took place in January and February 2010. Amanda Byram and Kate Thornton hosted on different nights.[11]
The judging panel consisted of four members:
- Craig Revel Horwood
- Len Goodman (did not appear at every performance)
- Arlene Phillips (did not appear at every performance)
- Bruno Tonioli
The following celebrities and professional dancers starred in the tour:[12]
- Series 7 semi-finalist Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna - Viennese Waltz and Samba
- Series 5 contestant Kelly Brook and Matthew Cutler - Jive and American Smooth
- Series 7 winner Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan - Rumba and Foxtrot
- Series 4 winner Mark Ramprakash and Kristina Rihanoff - Argentine Tango and Salsa
- Series 7 contestant Ricky Groves and Aliona Vilani - American Smooth and Paso Doble
- Series 7 contestant Natalie Cassidy and Darren Bennett - Quickstep and Cha Cha Cha
- Series 7 contestant Zöe Lucker and James Jordan - Waltz and Rumba
- Series 6 contestant Austin Healey and Lilia Kopylova - Jive and Tango
Two other pro dancers danced on the tour:[13]
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Healey and Lilia Kopylova | 6 | 23 | 52% |
| Mark Ramprakash and Kristina Rihanoff | 4 | 20 | 44% |
| Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna | 7 | 2 | 4% |
The Live Tour! 2011
The Strictly Come Dancing 2011 UK tour returned to UK arenas during January and February 2011. Zoë Ball joined as host, and Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman returned as judges. Fever Dance Company Adult Formation team trained by Rachael Holland also performed alongside the Strictly stars.[14] The celebrities and professionals who participated were:[15]
- Series 7 runner up Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe - Argentine Tango and Quickstep
- Series 8 contestant Tina O'Brien and Jared Murillo - Charleston and Foxtrot
- Series 8 finalist Pamela Stephenson and James Jordan - Argentine Tango and Viennese Waltz
- Series 8 winner Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev - Paso Doble and American Smooth
- Series 3 runner up Colin Jackson and Ola Jordan - Quickstep and Cha Cha Cha
- Series 8 contestant Patsy Kensit and Robin Windsor - Viennese Waltz and Salsa
- Series 8 contestant Jimi Mistry and Kristina Rihanoff - Paso Doble and Foxtrot
- Series 8 runner up Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani - Tango and Samba
- Series 8 quarter finalist Ann Widdecombe and Craig Revel Horwood - Charleston
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani | 8 | 26 | 8 | 74% |
| Pamela Stephenson and James Jordan | 8 | 11 | 23% | |
| Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev | 1 | 16 | 3% |
The Live Tour! 2012
The Strictly Come Dancing 2012 UK tour began its run on 20 January and finished on 26 February. The venues hosting the tour were:[16]
- National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
- Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
- Wembley Arena and O2 Arena, London
- Evening News Arena, Manchester
- Sheffield Arena, Sheffield
- Echo Arena, Liverpool
- Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
- SECC, Glasgow
- Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff
- The O2, Dublin
- Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Kate Thornton returned as host. Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman returned as judges. Horwood directed the tour for the second year.
The celebrities and professionals who participated were:
- Series 9 contestant Anita Dobson and Robin Windsor - Charleston and Salsa
- Series 9 runner-up Chelsee Healey and Pasha Kovalev - Showdance and Quickstep
- Series 9 winner Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani - Argentine Tango and Quickstep
- Series 9 finalist Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff - Jive and Argentine Tango
- Series 6 contestant Mark Foster and Natalie Lowe - Waltz and Cha Cha Cha
- Series 9 contestant Nancy Dell'Olio and Artem Chigvintsev - Salsa and Tango
- Series 9 quarter-finalist Robbie Savage and Katya Virshilas - Paso Doble and Salsa
Ian Waite performed with Natalie on the tour, but did not partner a celebrity.
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Times as runner-up |
%wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani | 9 | 30 | 11 | 73% |
| Robbie Savage and Katya Virshilas | 6 | 1 | 15% | |
| Chelsee Healey and Pasha Kovalev | 3 | 15 | 7% | |
| Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff | 2 | 13 | 5% | |
| Anita Dobson and Robin Windsor | 0 | 1 | 0% |
The Live Tour! 2013
The Strictly Come Dancing 2013 UK tour began its run on 18 January 2013.[17] The confirmed line-up of celebrities and professionals for the tour is as follows:[18][19]
- Series 10 finalist Dani Harmer and Pasha Kovalev - Tango and Charleston/Quickstep Fusion
- Series 10 runner-up Denise van Outen and James Jordan - Jive and Charleston
- Series 10 contestant Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev - Viennese Waltz and Salsa
- Series 10 semi-finalist Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor - Cha Cha Cha and Foxtrot
- Series 10 winner Louis Smith and Ola Jordan - Tango/Rumba Fusion and Salsa
- Series 10 contestant Michael Vaughan and Natalie Lowe - Samba and American Smooth
- Series 7 contestant Phil Tufnell and Karen Hauer - Salsa and American Smooth
Kate Thornton returned as host; Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman returned as judges. Iveta Lukosiute also performed on the tour, but did not partner a celebrity. Louis Smith and Ola Jordan were the overall champions of the tour, with the most wins.
| Couples | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Smith and Ola Jordan | 10 | 29 | 2 | 94% |
| Denise van Outen and James Jordan | 1 | 26 | 3% | |
| Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor | 0 | |||
| Dani Harmer and Pasha Kovalev | 0 | 3 | 0% |
The Live Tour! 2014
The Strictly Come Dancing 2014 UK Tour begun on 17 January 2014 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham and ended at The O2 Arena on 7 February. The tour was hosted by former contestant Lisa Riley, and Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Len Goodman returned as judges.[20][21]
The following celebrities and professionals took part:
- Series 11 contestant Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute Salsa and Cha Cha Cha
- Series 11 contestant Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff Waltz and Salsa
- Series 11 runner-up Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton Foxtrot and Paso Doble
- Series 11 runner-up Natalie Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev Viennese Waltz and Jive
- Series 11 winner Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Škorjanec Quickstep and Salsa
- Series 11 contestant Deborah Meaden and Robin Windsor Quickstep and Cha Cha Cha
- Series 10 quarter-finalist Nicky Byrne and Karen Hauer Argentine Tango and Charleston
Natalie Lowe also featured on the tour, but did not partner a celebrity.
This is the first series of The Live Tour! in which all of the celebrities danced with their original partners.
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev | 11 | 19 | 61% |
| Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton | 6 | 19% | |
| Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec | 2 | 6% | |
| Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff | 1 | 3% | |
| Deborah Meaden and Robin Windsor | |||
| Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute | |||
| Nicky Byrne and Karen Hauer | 10 |
The Live Tour! 2015
The Strictly Come Dancing 2015 UK Tour began on 16 January 2015 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham and concluded at The O2 Arena on 8 February 2015. The tour was hosted by former contestant and It Takes Two host Zoë Ball for the second time. Craig Revel Horwood returned as judge, but Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli did not take part due to other commitments including Dancing with the Stars in the United States, so they were replaced by Series 6 champion Tom Chambers and his professional partner Camilla Dallerup.[22] Anton du Beke was also a judge in the Echo Arena, Liverpool and Wembley Arena, London.[23] Len Goodman was a judge just for the O2 show on 8 February and on that same show the presenter was Lisa Riley.[24]
The following celebrities and professionals took part:[25][26]
- Series 12 contestant Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute Charleston and Salsa
- Series 12 winner Caroline Flack and Tristan MacManus American Smooth and Charleston
- Series 12 contestant Alison Hammond and Aljaž Skorjanec Charleston and Cha Cha Cha
- Series 12 contestant Scott Mills and Joanne Clifton Foxtrot and Samba
- Series 12 runner-up Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff Salsa and Argentine Tango
- Series 12 finalist Mark Wright and Karen Hauer Cha Cha Cha and Foxtrot
- Series 6 runner-up Rachel Stevens and Kevin Clifton Tango and RumbaA
Caroline Flack danced with Tristan MacManus not her partner in the series Pasha Kovalev
Trent Whiddon also featured on the tour to dance with Iveta, but did not partner a celebrity. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff are the overall champions of the tour, with the most wins.
Pro Partners on the tour were as follows:
- Kevin Clifton and Karen Clifton
- Tristan MacManus and Kristina Rihanoff
- Aljaz Skorjanec and Joanne Clifton
- Trent Whiddon and Iveta Lukosiute
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Times as runner-up |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff | 12 | 16 | 1 | 57% |
| Caroline Flack and Tristan MacManus | 5 | 18% | ||
| Rachel Stevens and Kevin Clifton | 6 | 3 | 11% | |
| Scott Mills and Joanne Clifton | 12 | 1 | 4% | |
| Mark Wright and Karen Hauer | 0 | |||
| Alison Hammond and Aljaž Skorjanec | ||||
| Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute |
- ^A Frankie Bridge was originally supposed to take part, but had to pull out due to pregnancy, so Stevens took her place.[27]
The Live Tour! 2016
The 2016 tour started on 22 January and finished on 14 February.[28] The new presenter was Mel Giedroyc and the judges were Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli.[28]
- Series 13 contestant Ainsley Harriott and Karen Clifton Tango and Salsaa
- Series 12 runner-up Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton Quickstep and Tango
- Series 13 runner-up Georgia May Foote and Giovanni Pernice Charleston and American Smooth
- Series 13 semi-finalist Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko Paso Doble and American Smoothb
- Series 13 winner Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani Rumba and Jive
- Series 13 quarter-finalist Helen George and Aljaž Skorjanec Viennese Waltz and Tango
- Series 12 semi-finalist Jake Wood and Janette Manrara Salsa and Samba
Joanne Clifton was also featured on the tour, but did not partner a celebrity.
Pro Partners on the tour were as follows:
- Kevin Clifton and Karen Clifton
- Giovanni Pernice and Aliona Vilani
- Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara
- Gleb Savchenko and Joanne Clifton
| Couple | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani | 24 | 6 | 80% |
| Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko | 6 | 23 | 20% |
| Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton | 0 | 1 | 0% |
a Natalie Lowe was scheduled to dance on the tour but she sustained an injury during tour rehearsals. Karen Clifton, who was already set to dance on the tour without a celebrity partner, took over for Lowe.[29]
b Mel Giedroyc was ill on 9 February so Anita Rani hosted instead. However, she still performed her Paso Doble but not for votes.
The Live Tour! 2017
The 2017 tour was presented by 2015 semi-finalist Anita Rani. The judges were Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Karen Hardy. The tour started on 20 January and finished on 12 February.[30]
The full tour line up was announced on 14 December:
- Series 14 runner up Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton Paso Doble and Quickstep
- Series 14 contestant Daisy Lowe and Aljaž Skorjanec Salsa and Waltz
- Series 14 runner up Danny Mac and Oti Mabuse Charleston and Samba
- Series 14 contestant Ed Balls and Katya Jones American Smooth and Salsa
- Series 14 winner Ore Oduba and Karen Clifton Jive and Showdance
- Series 14 contestant Lesley Joseph and Gorka Márquez Quickstep and Charleston
As Ed Balls was not available to dance in Manchester, Judge Rinder and Oksana Platero replaced him for the 4 and 5 February performances and danced the Jive and the Cha Cha Cha.[30]
Extra Dancers on Tour who were dancing in Group Dances:
| Couple | Number of Wins | Wins% |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Mac and Oti Mabuse | 14 | 45% |
| Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton | ||
| Daisy Lowe and Aljaž Skorjanec | 1 | 5% |
| Ed Balls and Katya Jones |
The Live Tour! 2018
The 2018 tour was presented by 2016 champion Ore Oduba. The judges were Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell. The tour started on 19 January and finished on 11 February.
The full tour line up was announced on 14 December:
- Series 15 runner up Alexandra Burke and Gorka Márquez Quickstep and Jive
- Series 15 runner up Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice Salsa and American Smooth
- Series 15 runner up Gemma Atkinson and Aljaž Skorjanec Paso Doble and American Smooth
- Series 15 winner Joe McFadden and Katya Jones Argentine Tango and Charleston
- Series 15 quarter finalist Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova Charleston and Paso Doble
- Series 15 contestant Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton Samba and Quickstep
- Series 15 contestant Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse Jive and American Smooth
Extra dancers who were also on the tour: Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Janette Manrara, AJ Pritchard, Chloe Hewitt and Neil Jones
| Couples | Number of Wins |
Wins% |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Calman & Kevin Clifton | 11 | 37% |
| Debbie McGee & Giovanni Pernice | 9 | 30% |
| Gemma Atkinson & Aljaž Skorjanec | 5 | 17% |
| Joe McFadden & Katya Jones | 4 | 13% |
| Jonnie Peacock & Oti Mabuse | 1 | 3% |
The Live Tour! 2019
2016 champion Ore Oduba returned as the host, and Shirley Ballas joined Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel. The tour started on 18 January and ended on 10 February.
The line-up for the tour was announced on 10 December:
- Series 16 winner Stacey Dooley and Aljaž Skorjanec American Smooth and Paso Doble
- Series 16 runner-up Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice Showdance and Charleston
- Series 16 runner-up Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell Showdance and Charleston
- Series 16 runner-up Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev Jive and American Smooth
- Series 16 semi-finalist Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard Jive and Viennese Waltz
- Series 16 contestant Graeme Swann and Karen Clifton Samba and Jazz
- Series 16 contestant Dr. Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara Cha Cha Cha and Salsa
Additional professional dancers on the tour were Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Jake Leigh, Luba Mushtuk and Johannes Radebe.[32]
Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell made Strictly Live Tour history by winning 25 shows in a row, later becoming the overall tour winners.[33][34][35]
| Couples | Number of wins [33] |
Number of 2nd places |
Wins% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Sugg & Dianne Buswell | 28 | 1 | 97% |
| Stacey Dooley & Aljaž Skorjanec | 1 | 24 | 3% |
| Faye Tozer & Giovanni Pernice | 0 | 4 | 0% |
The Live Tour! 2020
The 2020 tour was hosted by Series 16 winner Stacey Dooley. Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli formed the judging panel. The tour started on 16 January and ended on 9 February.[36]
The tour featured the following couples performing two of their dances from Series 17:[36]
- Series 17 winner Kelvin Fletcher and Janette Manrara – Showdance and Samba
- Series 17 runner-up Emma Barton and Graziano Di Prima – Charleston and American Smooth
- Series 17 runner-up Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden – Quickstep and Jive
- Series 17 quarter finalist Alex Scott and Neil Jones – Paso Doble and Street
- Series 17 contestant Saffron Barker and AJ Pritchard – Foxtrot and Waltz
- Series 17 contestant Mike Bushell and Katya Jones – Cha Cha Cha and Quickstep
- Series 17 contestant Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Radebe – Rumba and Charleston
Due to an injury, Catherine Tyldesley was forced to pull out of the Tour on 30 January.
Additional professional dancers on the tour were Dianne Buswell, Karen Hauer, Luba Mushtuk, Joshua Keefe, Robbie Kmetoni, and Jake Leigh.[36]
| Couples | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
Wins% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Fletcher & Janette Manrara | 30 | 0 | 97% |
| Mike Bushell & Katya Jones | 1 | 0 | 3% |
| Karim Zeroual & Amy Dowden | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Saffron Barker & AJ Pritchard | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Alex Scott & Neil Jones | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Relaxed performance
On 2 October 2019, it was announced that during one of the shows, Strictly Come Dancing Live would be working with the National Autistic Society on their first ever relaxed performance at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.[37]
The Live Tour! 2022
The 2021 tour was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 tour was announced in October 2020, and began on 20 January 2022 in Birmingham for 33 shows with Janette Manrara as host and Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli forming the judges panel.[38]
The tour features (in running order):[39]
- Series 19 runner-up John Whaite and Johannes Radebe – Paso Doble and Showdance
- Series 19 contestant Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin – Waltz and Couple's Choice
- Series 18 contestant Max George and Katya Jones – Jive and American Smooth
- Series 19 contestant Sara Davies and Aljaž Skorjanec – Foxtrot and Quickstep
- Series 18 runner-up Maisie Smith and Kai Widdrington – Quickstep and Samba
- Series 19 semi-finalist Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu – Charleston and Argentine Tango
- Series 19 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice – Argentine Tango and Couple's Choice
Series 19 finalist AJ Odudu was originally scheduled to take part in the tour, but was forced to pull out due to the ankle injury she suffered on the show; she was replaced by Series 18 runner-up Maisie Smith.[40]
Pro Nikita Kuzmin was forced to miss the beginning of the tour due to testing positive for COVID-19; his partner Tilly Ramsay danced with Neil Jones until Kuzmin returned to the tour on 25 January.
Rhys Stephenson did not dance in Sheffield on 1 February for undisclosed reasons.
John Whaite did not dance in Glasgow on 6 February due to testing positive for COVID-19 on a lateral flow test, a subsequent PCR test came back negative and he returned the next evening.
Additional professional dancers on the tour are Amy Dowden, Cameron Lombard, Jake Leigh, Jowita Przystal, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, and Neil Jones.[41]
| Couples | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
Wins% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Ayling-Ellis & Giovanni Pernice | 31 | 2 | 94% |
| John Whaite & Johannes Radebe | 1 | 25 | 3% |
| Sara Davies & Aljaž Skorjanec | 1 | 2 | 3% |
| Maisie Smith & Kai Widdrington | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Rhys Stephenson & Nancy Xu | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tilly Ramsay & Nikita Kuzmin | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Max George & Katya Jones | 0 | 0 | 0% |
The Professionals Tour
The Professionals Tour 2010
The first Professionals Tour was in 2010. Nine professional dancers took part in the tour between April and July 2010.[42] It featured:
- Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace
- Matthew Cutler and Aliona Vilani
- James Jordan and Ola Jordan
- Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff
- Ian Waite
The Professionals Tour 2019
Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals Tour returned in 2019 and ran between 3 May and 2 June. It featured the following Professionals:[43]
The Professionals Tour 2021 (cancelled)
It had been announced that The Professionals Tour would return again in 2020 following the success of the 2019 tour. This was later postponed to 2021, and then 2022, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 tour would have featured the following ten professional dancers:
The Professionals Tour 2022
The 2022 tour will feature the following ten professional dancers:
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