A number of Strictly Come Dancing stars have addressed ditching their usual celebrity partners as they head out on the road together for another year of epic routines, emotional stories and plenty of sparkle in the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.

The tour kicks off on May 1 and the 36-date tour will include two nights in Greater Manchester. Alongside stops in London, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff and Glasgow, the show, which marks the largest line-up to date, will arrive at the Lyric Theatre in Salford on May 14 and 15.

Amongst the professionals taking part are Karen Hauer, Dianne Buswell, Carlos Gu, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, and Nancy Xu.

Reigning champ Vito Coppola, Nikita Kuzmin, Jowita Przystal, Neil Jones, Michelle Tsiakkos and Luba Mushtuk also complete the impressive line-up. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Fleur East 'laughing' with husband after making baby admission Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Audiences nationwide will enjoy the incredible talent of these multi-award-winning world-class dancers as they perform stunningly choreographed Ballroom and Latin routines in exquisite costumes, with all the glitz, glamour, sequins and sparkle of the TV show - live on stage!

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