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Celebrity line-up announced for Strictly Come Dancing live tour in Birmingham

The full line up of celebrities has been revealed for the Strictly Come Dancing tour coming to Birmingham.

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Performers that fans at the Arena Birmingham show will see include Stacey Dooley and Aljaž Skorjanec, Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev, Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell, Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard, Graeme Swann and Karen Clifton. and Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice.

The show be hosted by previous winner Ore Oduba, and sharing their expertise will be star judges Craig Revel Horwood, Dame Darcey Bussell, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli.

Professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden and Johannes Radebe will also be performing and the tour will feature music from the Strictly singers and the incredible Strictly live band.

How Ashley Roberts is best known, is for being a member of The Pussycat Dolls - one of the biggest girl groups in the world.

Since 2010 when she left the group, she has gone on to have huge success in a broadcast career.

Ashley was the first contestant to receive a perfect score of 40 from the judges in this series, she said: “The costumes, the crowds and the cha-cha-cha! I’m having the time of my life on Strictly and can’t wait to get my dance shoes back on for the tour. I couldn’t think of a better way to start the New Year.”

Lauren Steadman World Champion and triple Paralympian, has been constantly wowing TV audiences with her determination to push herself to achieve the most spectacular dance routines.

Talking ahead of the show, Lauren said: “This whole experience has been life changing and I’m beyond excited to now dance in some of the country’s biggest arenas and meet all the fans who have supported us.”

One of England’s greatest cricketers is often described as Graeme Swann, he has truly discovered his dancing spirit throughout the show.

He said: “Quick stepping on the cricket pitch is nothing like on a dance floor that’s for sure.

"I’m thrilled to be joined by the incredible Karen Clifton on the Strictly tour and can’t wait to get on the road and make Oti proud.”

Steps member Faye Tozer, is now dazzling Strictly viewers each week, claiming the top of the TV show leaderboard three times.

Ahead of the show, Faye said: “I’m living the Strictly dream. I love going on tour, so to be asked to join the Strictly Live Tour is such an honour and I cannot wait to meet all the fans.”

The Strictly Come Dancing live tour comes to Arena Birmingham from July 18 to 21.

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