Strictly Come Dancing's professionals are waltzing into Nottingham and Sheffield

Strictly Come Dancing fans will be jumping for joy when ten of the show's professional dancers join forces in a live extravaganza.

By Gay Bolton

Tuesday, 23rd April 2019, 9:02 am

Updated Tuesday, 23rd April 2019, 9:04 am

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals

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Katya and her dance partner Joe McFadden won Strictly in 2017.

Giovanni has reached the finals of Strictly three times, partnering Georgia May Foote in 2015, Debbie McGee in 2017 and Faye Tozer in 2018.

AJ was a semi-finalist with dance partner Mollie King in 2017.

Australian Open Champion Dianne reached the final in 2018 with dance partner Joe Sugg.

Gorka and twinkle-toed partner Alexandra Burke reached the Strictly final in 2017.

Professional Mambo Champion Karen reached the Strictly final in 2014 when she partnered Essex boy Mark Wright.

Pasha is marking his Strictly swansong on this tour. He won the show with Caroline Flack in 2014 and has reached the semi-final three times during eight years on Strictly.

Two-time two-time Ballroom and Latin World Champion Nadiya competed on Strictly in 2017 and 2018, partnering EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami and Blue singer Lee Ryan respectively.

Undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil performed in group dances in series 14. He is married to Strictly's Katya Jones.

Oti and her dance partner, Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, reached the Strictly final in 2016. This year Oti was a mentor for competitors in TV's The Greatest Dancer.