CRAIG Revel Horwood will be joined by the winners of the 2008 BBC1 Strictly series Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup on the judging panel for next year’s live show.
Celebrities from this year’s series Simon Webbe from Blue and Radio 1’s Scott Mills will join Frankie Bridge, Thom Evans, Caroline Flack, Mark Wright and Alison Hammond on the tour which stops at the Metro Radio Arena on January 28 and 29.
Completing the line-up is Strictly favourite Zoe Ball, who will host the tour.
Tom Chambers said: “Having won the 2008 TV series and performed on the tour with Camilla, I know what it's like to be on the Arena dance floors and take the comments from the judges.
“I can't wait to get into the famous judging seat and see which of the celebrities wins the competition at each performance."
Scott Mills, the fifth celebrity to leave the series this year, will be reunited with his dance partner Joanne Clifton on the tour.
He said: “Being on the biggest show on television has been amazing. It's been a brilliant experience to learn the routines, something I thought I would never do. “Now I'll be showing off my unique new talent to fans of Strictly across the country as part of the live tour. It's going to be a busy few weeks, but I can't wait."
Tickets costing £35-£65 are available online, from the booking hotline number 0844-493-6666 or in person from the Metro Radio Arena Box Office.
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