Strictly judges sign up for tour

05-11-2008 13:00

'Strictly Come Dancing' judges Arlene Phillips, Craig Revel-Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman will pass judgement on the show's former contestants when the live tour starts in January.

This will be the first time all four judges have agreed to take part in the tour, where they will give their professional opinion on performances by celebrities including this series' stars Cherie Lunghi and Tom Chambers, as well as Gethin Jones, Jill Halfpenny, Julian Clary, and Kenny Logan.

I am so excited to be doing the 'Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 'this time, I really missed out last year due to TV commitments in America

Judge Bruno said: "I am so excited to be doing the 'Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 'this time, I really missed out last year due to TV commitments in America. The tour was a huge success, a complete sell out at all venues across the country! This year, it's going to be even better - skilful routines and beautiful costumes brought together by fantastic live music - it's going to be great!"

Rugby star Kenny Logan also said he can't wait for the tour to begin in Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on January 16.

He said: "I never thought I'd make it as far as I did during my time on 'Strictly Come Dancing' and now to be touring the country in the live show is another unexpected turn in my dancing career! I'm used to a stadium full of rugby fans but I'm not sure how that will compare to the arenas on tour - I can't wait to find out."

The tour will also visit Liverpool's Echo Arena, Manchester's MEN Arena, Nottingham Arena, Sheffield Arena, London's Wembley Arena, London's O2 Arena, SECC in Glasgow and Birmingham LG Arena, where the tour finishes on February 22.

For more ticket details, visit www.strictlycomedancinglive.co.uk or www.seetickets.com.