First Celebrities Announced For 2023 Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Arena Tour
Thursday, 24 November 2022
Written by Jon Stickler
The first three celebrity contestants to appear on 2023's Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour have been revealed.
Actor Will Mellor, Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds, and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West will join host Janette Manrara, plus the judging panel of Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Bek for 23 arena performances, which kick off on January 20.
Further names will be announced soon. Speaking about the run, Mellor said:
"Strictly has been one of the most memorable and emotional journeys I’ve ever been on! Stepping out of my comfort zone and being a part of this massive show is something I'll never forget. I can’t wait to put on my dancing shoes and go around the country to perform on huge stages in front of thousands of people who have watched and supported us. Bring on the tour!!"
Simmonds commented: "Strictly was a such an incredible life-changing and emotional experience for me, it gave me a huge confidence boost and the feeling that anything is possible! So to be able to continue my journey on the tour next year is going to be amazing. I can't wait!"
"I never realised how much dance would change my life but I can’t express how much I've loved it and fully embraced this opportunity to learn to dance with the best dance partner anyone could ask for in Dianne!," added West. "I am so happy my Strictly journey isn't over quite yet and I can’t wait to relive some of our favourite dances and live like a pop-star on tour performing for audiences each night! I am buzzing to get on the road with the gang."
Stops on the tour include Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, First Direct Arena in Leeds, Manchester’s AO Arena, Utilita Arena in Sheffield and Newcastle, SSE Arena Belfast, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Bournemouth's International Centre, Brighton Centre, and three nights at The O2 in London. Tickets are on sale now.
Strictly Come Dancing Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri January 20 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena
Sat January 21 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena
Sun January 22 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena
Tue January 24 2023 - NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
Wed January 25 2023 - NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
Thu January 26 2023 - LEEDS first direct Arena
Fri January 27 2023 - LEEDS first direct Arena
Sat January 28 2023 - MANCHESTER AO Arena
Sun January 29 2023 - MANCHESTER AO Arena
Tue January 31 2023 - SHEFFIELD Utilita Arena
Wed February 01 2023 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Utilita Arena
Thu February 02 2023 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Utilita Arena
Fri February 03 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat February 04 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sun February 05 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Tue February 07 2023 - BELFAST SSE Arena Belfast
Wed February 08 2023 - BELFAST SSE Arena Belfast
Fri February 10 2023 - GLASGOW OVO Hydro
Sat February 11 2023 - GLASGOW OVO Hydro
Sun February 12 2023 - GLASGOW OVO Hydro
Tue May 23 2023 - BOURNEMOUTH BIC
Sat May 27 2023 - BRIGHTON Centre
Sun May 28 2023 - BRIGHTON Centre
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