Judges announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live shows in Birmingham
A star-studded panel of judges has been announced for the Stricty Come Dancing Live tour - coming to Birmingham next year.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli will star alongside head TV judge Shirley Ballas at the Arena Birmingham event, hosted by 2016 Strictly winner Ore Oduba.
The live show will also be directed by Craig Revel Horwood and feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the award-winning BBC One show. Further casting announcements will be made over the coming weeks.
Shirley Ballas said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Darcey, Bruno and Craig on the Strictly live tour judging panel.
"I’ve heard so much about the amazing audiences at the arena shows and can’t wait to get the show on the road in January.”
Darcey Bussell added: “I had a wonderful experience with the Strictly company on the 2018 tour and am really excited to be able to join them again in January, and to meet the show’s fantastic audiences across the country.”
Bruno Tonioli remarked: “It’s great news that Shirley will be joining us on the judging panel on the live tour next year.
"We are all in for a treat - with the amazing dance routines, the stunning costumes and the incredible live music - it’s going to be fantastico.”
Craig Revel Horwood agreed: “2019 is going to be our best Strictly tour yet.
"There’ll be the glitz, there’ll be the glamour and of course the Glitterball winner at every show.
"And Shirley joining us on tour and Ore back as our host, it’s the perfect night out for all the family to enjoy.
"One word, three syllables: FAB-U-LOUS!”
As well as enjoying the glittering routines, arena audiences have the power to decide who wins the coveted Live Tour Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show.
After each celebrity couple has performed, the judges will provide their invaluable critique and scores - but the audience can also vote via text for their favourite couple and ultimately, they will decide who wins.
Strictly Come Dancing Live will be at Area Birmingham from January 18 to 21.
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