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 Tonioli2015 Tom Chambers Camilla Dallerup 2015, 2023–present Anton du Beke 2017 Karen Hardy 2018–2019 Darcey Bussell 2019–present Shirley Ballas 2025 Motsi Mabuse
The Live Tour! 2008 Strictly Come Dancing went on tour at the beginning of 2008 for the first time. The tour was hosted by Kate Thornton, and judged by Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, and Len Goodman. Bruno Tonioli was not a judge in this competition due to him being in Los Angeles. The tour began on 18 January 2008 in Glasgow and finished on 19 February 2008 in Birmingham.
Celebrity dancers taking part were: 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 – 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 – American Smooth & Salsa Series 3 finalist Zoë Ball and Ian Waite – 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:
CoupleSeriesNumber of winsNumber of 2nd places%Wins Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace 5 13 1040% Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone 4 10 325% Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova 3 8 1020% Zoë Ball and Ian Waite 3 5 1412.5% Letitia Dean and Darren Bennett 5 1 22.5%
Denise Lewis, Christopher Parker or James Martin were not winners or runners up at any stage of the tour.
The Live Tour! 2009 The Strictly Come Dancing Tour returned in January and February 2009. 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:
CoupleSeriesNumberof winsNumberof 2nd places%Wins Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone 6 26 1478% Gethin Jones and Flavia Cacace 5 6 613% Kenny Logan and Ola Jordan 0 Julian Clary and Lilia Kopylova 2 3 137% Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett 9 Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup 6 1 22% Cherie Lunghi and James Jordan 0 10%
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.
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:
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: Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe
CoupleSeriesNumberof wins%Wins Austin Healey and Lilia Kopylova 6 2352% Mark Ramprakash and Kristina Rihanoff 4 2044% Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna 7 24%
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. The celebrities and professionals who participated were:
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
CoupleSeriesNumberof winsNumberof 2nd places%WinsMatt Baker and Aliona Vilani826874%Pamela Stephenson and James Jordan81123%Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev1163%
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:Tour Dates Strictly Come Dancing Live
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.
CoupleSeriesNumberof winsTimes asrunner-up%wins Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani 9 30 1173% Robbie Savage and Katya Virshilas 6 115% Chelsee Healey and Pasha Kovalev 3 157% Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff 2 135% Anita Dobson and Robin Windsor 0 10%
The Live Tour! 2013 The Strictly Come Dancing 2013 UK tour began its run on 18 January 2013. The confirmed line-up of celebrities and professionals for the tour is as follows:
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. CouplesSeriesNumber of winsNumber of 2nd places%WinsLouis Smith and Ola Jordan1029294%Denise van Outen and James Jordan1263%Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor0Dani Harmer and Pasha Kovalev030%
The Live Tour! 2014 The Strictly Come Dancing 2014 UK Tour begun on 17 January 2014 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham and ended at The O2 Arena on 7 February. The tour was hosted by former contestant Lisa Riley, and Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Len Goodman returned as judges.
The following celebrities and professionals took part:
Series 11 contestant Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute – Salsa & Cha Cha Cha Series 11 contestant Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff – Waltz & Salsa Series 11 runner-up Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton – Foxtrot & Paso Doble Series 11 runner-up Natalie Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev – Viennese Waltz & Jive Series 11 winner Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Škorjanec – Quickstep & Salsa Series 11 contestant Deborah Meaden and Robin Windsor – Quickstep & Cha Cha Cha Series 10 quarter-finalist Nicky Byrne and Karen Hauer – Argentine Tango & Charleston
Natalie Lowe also featured on the tour, but did not partner a celebrity.
This is the first series of The Live Tour! in which all of the celebrities danced with their original partners. CoupleSeriesNumber of wins%WinsNatalie Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev111961%Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton619%Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec26%Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff13%Deborah Meaden and Robin WindsorMark Benton and Iveta LukosiuteNicky Byrne and Karen Hauer10
The Live Tour! 2015 The Strictly Come Dancing 2015 UK Tour began on 16 January 2015 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham and concluded at The O2 Arena on 8 February 2015. The tour was hosted by former contestant and It Takes Two host Zoë Ball for the second time. Craig Revel Horwood returned as judge, but Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli did not take part due to other commitments including Dancing with the Stars in the United States, so they were replaced by Series 6 champion Tom Chambers and his professional partner Camilla Dallerup. Anton du Beke was also a judge in the Echo Arena, Liverpool and Wembley Arena, London. Len Goodman was a judge just for the O2 show on 8 February and on that same show the presenter was Lisa Riley.
The following celebrities and professionals took part:
Series 12 contestant Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute – Charleston & Salsa Series 12 winner Caroline Flack and Tristan MacManus – American Smooth & Charleston Series 12 contestant Alison Hammond and Aljaž Skorjanec – Charleston & Cha Cha Cha