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| Tour by BBC Studios | |
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Start date | January each year |
| End date | February each year |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| No. of shows | 30 (2024) |
| Producers | Stage Entertainment UK Phil McIntyre Entertainments |
| Website | strictlycomedancinglive |
Strictly Come Dancing Live! (also known as Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour!) is a nationwide arena tour in the United Kingdom which was first staged in 2008 and has continued every year since. It is directed and co-choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood.
Main tour
Presenters
| Year(s) | Presenter |
|---|---|
| 2008–10, 2012–13 | Kate Thornton |
| 2010 | Amanda Byram |
| 2011, 2015 | Zoë Ball |
| 2014 | Lisa Riley |
| 2016 | Mel Giedroyc |
| 2017 | Anita Rani |
| 2018–19 | Ore Oduba |
| 2020 | Stacey Dooley |
| 2022–present | Janette Manrara |
Judging panel
| Year(s) | Judge |
|---|---|
| 2008–present | Craig Revel Horwood |
| 2008–2010 | Arlene Phillips |
| 2008–2017 | Len Goodman |
| 2009–2014, 2016, 2018–2022 | Bruno Tonioli |
| 2015 | Tom Chambers |
| Camilla Dallerup | |
| 2015, 2023–present | Anton du Beke |
| 2017 | Karen Hardy |
| 2018–2019 | Darcey Bussell |
| 2019–present | Shirley Ballas |
The Live Tour! 2008
Strictly Come Dancing went on tour at the beginning of 2008 for the first time.[1] The tour was hosted by Kate Thornton, and judged by Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, and Len Goodman.[2] Bruno Tonioli was not a judge in this competition[1] due to him being in Los Angeles.[3] The tour began on 18 January 2008 in Glasgow and finished on 19 February 2008 in Birmingham.[4]
Celebrity dancers taking part were:[5]
- Series 1 runner-up Christopher Parker and Nicole Cutler – Tango & Paso Doble
- Series 2 runner-up Denise Lewis and Matthew Cutler – Quickstep & Rumba
- Series 3 winner Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova[6] – Foxtrot & Paso Doble
- Series 3 contestant James Martin/Series 1 contestant Martin Offiah and Camilla Dallerup – Waltz & Cha Cha Cha
- Series 5 contestant Letitia Dean and Darren Bennett – Foxtrot & Jive
- Series 4 contestant Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone – Argentine Tango & Jive
- Series 5 runner-up Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace[7] – American Smooth & Salsa
- Series 3 finalist Zoë Ball and Ian Waite[6] – Tango & Samba
Christopher Parker's original partner Hanna Karttunen did not dance with him as she had left the show before this tour. Denise Lewis also had a different partner as her original partner Ian Waite danced with more recent partner Zoë Ball, instead, she danced with Matthew Cutler. Also, when James Martin was unavailable for some dates, Martin Offiah stepped in to partner Camilla Dallerup.
Strictly professionals James Jordan and Ola Jordan also performed a routine together.
The results of the tour are as follows:[8]
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace | 5 | 13 | 10 | 40% |
| Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone | 4 | 10 | 3 | 25% |
| Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova | 3 | 8 | 10 | 20% |
| Zoë Ball and Ian Waite | 3 | 5 | 14 | 12.5% |
| Letitia Dean and Darren Bennett | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2.5% |
Denise Lewis, Christopher Parker or James Martin were not winners or runners up at any stage of the tour.[8]
The Live Tour! 2009
The Strictly Come Dancing Tour returned in January and February 2009.[9] Kate Thornton returned to host, and all four judges from the TV series took part.
Celebrity dancers taking part were:
- Series 6 contestant Cherie Lunghi and James Jordan – American Smooth & Rumba
- Series 5 semi-finalist Gethin Jones and Flavia Cacace – Waltz & Salsa
- Series 2 winner Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett – Foxtrot & Jive
- Series 6 contestant Jodie Kidd and Ian Waite – American Smooth & Jive
- Series 2 finalist Julian Clary and Lilia Kopylova – Quickstep & Samba
- Series 5 contestant Kenny Logan and Ola Jordan – Viennese Waltz & Paso Doble
- Series 6 runner-up Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone – Tango & Rumba
- Series 6 winner Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup – Quickstep & Samba
The couples and results of the tour were as follows:[10]
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone | 6 | 26 | 14 | 58% |
| Gethin Jones and Flavia Cacace | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13% |
| Kenny Logan and Ola Jordan | 0 | |||
| Julian Clary and Lilia Kopylova | 2 | 3 | 13 | 7% |
| Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett | 9 | |||
| Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2% |
| Cherie Lunghi and James Jordan | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Gethin Jones and Julian Clary were paired with new professional partners – Jones' partner Camilla Dallerup danced with her series six celebrity Tom Chambers, whilst Clary's partner (Erin Boag) did not take part in the tour, as she and her professional partner Anton du Beke were on their own Cheek To Cheek tour of the UK.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Matthew Cutler and Kristina Rihanoff also performed a routine together.
The DVD was released on 9 November 2009.
The Live Tour! 2010
The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour took place in January and February 2010. Amanda Byram and Kate Thornton hosted on different nights.[11]
The judging panel consisted of four members:
- Craig Revel Horwood
- Len Goodman (did not appear at every performance)
- Arlene Phillips (did not appear at every performance)
- Bruno Tonioli
The following celebrities and professional dancers starred in the tour:[12]
- Series 7 semi-finalist Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna – Viennese Waltz & Samba
- Series 5 contestant Kelly Brook and Matthew Cutler – Jive & American Smooth
- Series 7 winner Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan – Rumba & Foxtrot
- Series 4 winner Mark Ramprakash and Kristina Rihanoff – Argentine Tango & Salsa
- Series 7 contestant Ricky Groves and Aliona Vilani – American Smooth & Paso Doble
- Series 7 contestant Natalie Cassidy and Darren Bennett – Quickstep & Cha Cha Cha
- Series 7 contestant Zöe Lucker and James Jordan – Waltz & Rumba
- Series 6 contestant Austin Healey and Lilia Kopylova – Jive & Tango
Two other pro dancers danced on the tour:[13]
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Healey and Lilia Kopylova | 6 | 23 | 52% |
| Mark Ramprakash and Kristina Rihanoff | 4 | 20 | 44% |
| Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna | 7 | 2 | 4% |
The Live Tour! 2011
The Strictly Come Dancing 2011 UK tour returned to UK arenas during January and February 2011. Zoë Ball joined as host, and Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman returned as judges. Fever Dance Company Adult Formation team trained by Rachael Holland also performed alongside the Strictly stars.[14] The celebrities and professionals who participated were:[15]
- Series 7 runner-up Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe – Argentine Tango & Quickstep
- Series 8 contestant Tina O'Brien and Jared Murillo – Charleston & Foxtrot
- Series 8 finalist Pamela Stephenson and James Jordan – Argentine Tango & Viennese Waltz
- Series 8 winner Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev – Paso Doble & American Smooth
- Series 3 runner-up Colin Jackson and Ola Jordan – Quickstep & Cha Cha Cha
- Series 8 contestant Patsy Kensit and Robin Windsor – Viennese Waltz & Salsa
- Series 8 contestant Jimi Mistry and Kristina Rihanoff – Paso Doble & Foxtrot
- Series 8 runner-up Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani – Tango & Samba
- Series 8 quarter-finalist Ann Widdecombe and Craig Revel Horwood – Charleston
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani | 8 | 26 | 8 | 74% |
| Pamela Stephenson and James Jordan | 8 | 11 | 23% | |
| Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev | 1 | 16 | 3% |
The Live Tour! 2012
The Strictly Come Dancing 2012 UK tour began its run on 20 January and finished on 26 February. The venues hosting the tour were:[16]
- National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
- Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
- Wembley Arena and O2 Arena, London
- Evening News Arena, Manchester
- Sheffield Arena, Sheffield
- Echo Arena, Liverpool
- Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
- SECC, Glasgow
- Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff
- The O2, Dublin
- Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Kate Thornton returned as host. Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman returned as judges. Revel Horwood directed the tour for the second year.
The celebrities and professionals who participated were:
- Series 9 contestant Anita Dobson and Robin Windsor – Charleston & Salsa
- Series 9 runner-up Chelsee Healey and Pasha Kovalev – Showdance & Quickstep
- Series 9 winner Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani – Argentine Tango & Quickstep
- Series 9 finalist Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff – Jive & Argentine Tango
- Series 6 contestant Mark Foster and Natalie Lowe – Waltz & Cha Cha Cha
- Series 9 contestant Nancy Dell'Olio and Artem Chigvintsev – Salsa & Tango
- Series 9 quarter-finalist Robbie Savage and Katya Virshilas – Paso Doble & Salsa
Ian Waite performed with Natalie on the tour, but did not partner a celebrity.
| Couple | Series | Number of wins |
Times as runner-up |
%wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani | 9 | 30 | 11 | 73% |
| Robbie Savage and Katya Virshilas | 6 | 1 | 15% | |
| Chelsee Healey and Pasha Kovalev | 3 | 15 | 7% | |
| Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff | 2 | 13 | 5% | |
| Anita Dobson and Robin Windsor | 0 | 1 | 0% |
The Live Tour! 2013
The Strictly Come Dancing 2013 UK tour began its run on 18 January 2013.[17] The confirmed line-up of celebrities and professionals for the tour is as follows:[18][19]
- Series 10 finalist Dani Harmer and Pasha Kovalev – Tango & Charleston/Quickstep Fusion
- Series 10 runner-up Denise van Outen and James Jordan – Jive & Charleston
- Series 10 contestant Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev – Viennese Waltz & Salsa
- Series 10 semi-finalist Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor – Cha Cha Cha & Foxtrot
- Series 10 winner Louis Smith and Ola Jordan – Tango/Rumba Fusion & Salsa
- Series 10 contestant Michael Vaughan and Natalie Lowe – Samba & American Smooth
- Series 7 contestant Phil Tufnell and Karen Hauer – Salsa & American Smooth
Kate Thornton returned as host; Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman returned as judges. Iveta Lukosiute also performed on the tour, but did not partner a celebrity. Louis Smith and Ola Jordan were the overall champions of the tour, with the most wins.
| Couples | Series | Number of wins |
Number of 2nd places |
%Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
