Full line-up revealed for Strictly Live in Nottingham
The final four couples for the hotly anticipated Strictly Live Tour have been announced as it heads to Nottingham.
YouTuber, Podcaster, and social media star and 2025 finalist George Clarke and Alexis Warr; Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope & Katya Jones; and former professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink & Lauren Oakley have joined the line-up. And, as a special treat for Strictly fans, 2023 series finalist Layton Williams will make a return to the dance floor as a special guest, reuniting with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin.
The final foursome complete the line-up of eight couples taking to the road. They will join Harry Aikines-Aryeetey & Karen Hauer, La Voix & Aljaž Škorjanec, Ellie Goldstein & Vito Coppola, and Vicky Pattison & Kai Widdrington, as well as Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood, and tour host Janette Manrara from It Takes Two.
George Clarke said: “The last few months have been a whirlwind, but I'm honestly delighted to be joining the tour and to be able to continue my Strictly journey on the road.”
Lewis Cope said: “I swapped the Dales for the dance floor to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, and I’m not ready to hang up my dancing shoes just yet! I am thrilled and honoured to continue my Strictly journey as part of the live tour and can’t wait to be reunited with the incredible cast and crew.”
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said: “I’ve witnessed first-hand the joy and excitement that this show can bring to people - so when the opportunity to join the live tour arose, I couldn’t say no. I can't wait to meet all the incredible fans across the country.”
Layton Williams said: “I’m so excited to be reunited with Nikita again to slay the UK! It's an honour to be asked back and able to do this twice. Thank you and see you soon.”
The Strictly Live Tour celebrates all the joy of the smash-hit BBC series, showcasing the striking choreography and live music that Strictly is synonymous with – providing audiences of all ages up and down the country the opportunity to experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage.
Not only are the arena audiences treated to the spectacular roof-raising routines, but they are also granted the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will of course provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance - but the ultimate power lies with the audience.
Each performance will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens on either side of the stage so that audiences can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.
The dances have been announced too. The couples will perform: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey & Karen - Cha Cha and Salsa, George Clarke & Alexis - Viennese Waltz and Charleston, Lewis Cope & Katya - Charleston and Couple’s Choice, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink & Lauren – Quickstep and Cha Cha, Ellie Goldstein & Vito - Salsa and Couple’s Choice, Vicky Pattison & Kai - Couple’s Choice and Tango, La Voix & Aljâz - Paso Doble and Salsa, and Layton Williams & Nikita - Argentine Tango and Showdance.
The show runs at the Motorpoint Arena from Tuesday February 10 to Thursday February 12. It also runs at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday February 3 and Wednesday February 4. Visit strictlycomedancinglive.com to book.