Strictly Come Dancing's judges, celebrities and professionals returning to Liverpool on tour

The Strictly Come Dancing judging panel is returning to Liverpool for the live show tour.

Ballroom legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood return to take up their judging seats and It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara is back as tour host.

This year's celebrities and professionals are also a part of the tour to perform some of the biggest, flashiest and most memorable routines from the BBC show and a few you've never seen before.

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Directing the tour is Craig, who will once again be creating a dance extravaganza which will be accompanied by the tour band and singers. Celebrities and professional dancers joining the tour will be announced soon.

Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m delighted to be judging the Strictly Live Tour once again - there is never a dull moment alongside Anton and Craig. The audiences are always electric, the atmosphere is amazing, and Anton has promised me lots of surprises. I can’t wait for January next year when we get the show on the road."

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour lands at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena January 30 and 31. You can find tickets here.

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