‘Strictly Come Dancing' has unveiled the first three celebrities taking part in the 2025 Live Tour.
Gladiator and Olympian Montell Douglas, actress Sarah Hadland and actor and singer Shayne Ward have all been confirmed today. They are all part of the current series of the show. Further celebrities will be confirmed soon.
They will be joined by the Strictly Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and for the first time on the tour, Motsi Mabuse. It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara returns to host the tour once again.
Speaking about the upcoming tour, Montell Douglas said: “Strictly fans on tour – are you ready? I’m beyond excited to be joining the live tour! I’ve heard amazing things about audiences all over the country. Bring on January – I can’t wait to hit the road and share this incredible experience with you all!”
Sarah Hadland said: “I’m very excited to be joining the Strictly Live Tour – I’ve been having such a ball on the TV show! And after the amazing experience of performing in Blackpool at the weekend, I’m delighted that I’ll be able to continue this fabulous journey on the tour in 2025!”
Shayne Ward said: “I’m buzzing to be on the tour next year. I’ve sung in many of the venues before, so I know the amazing atmosphere that the arena audiences bring. I’m looking forward to seeing all the fans there!”
The 2024 tour opens at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 17th 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 9th February.
For more information and tickets head over to StrictlyComeDancingLive.com.
