Strictly Come Dancing confirms next two celebrities for live tourThe tour kicks off in January at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena

Strictly Come Dancing has officially confirmed the next two celebrities joining its blockbuster 2025 Live Arena Tour — and the announcement has sparked a wave of excitement from fans eagerly counting down to opening night.

The BBC revealed that Ellie Goldstein and Vicky Pattison will step back onto the dancefloor, reuniting with their professional partners Vito Coppola and Kai Widdrington, as the dazzling nationwide tour kicks off in January.

The live tour, which runs from 23 January to 15 February, will bring the Strictly magic to twenty major arenas across the UK, including stops in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield and London. As always, audiences will have the chance to vote for their favourite couple at every performance — making each show a glittering mini-final of its own.

Ellie Goldstein: A Groundbreaking Return to the Ballroom

Model Ellie Goldstein, 23, made Strictly history this year as the show’s first-ever celebrity with Down’s syndrome. Her powerful, joyful routines with partner Vito Coppola won praise from viewers and judges alike, with Ellie quickly becoming a fan-favourite before finishing as the fifth celebrity to leave the competition.

Speaking on her return, Ellie said she is “over the moon”:

“It was a dream come true to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. And now I’m over the moon to continue my dancing journey on the live arena tour, with my ‘Cheeky Team’ partner Vito. I can’t wait to see you all on the dancefloor.”

The tour will mark Ellie’s first time performing her routines in front of arena-sized crowds of up to 15,000 people — a moment many viewers say will be “emotional and historic”.

Vicky Pattison Set for a Glittering Comeback

Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, 38, also returns after her memorable Strictly journey, which ended when she became the seventh celebrity eliminated — on her birthday, no less.

Now, the self-proclaimed “nervous dancer turned ballroom convert” says she can’t wait to step back into the sequins:

“I had an incredible couple of months on Strictly. Now I’m buzzing like an old fridge that I get to continue this amazing experience and put my dancing shoes back on for the live tour — especially performing in my home city of Newcastle.”

Vicky Pattison was the seventh celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing (BBC)

Her partnership with Kai Widdrington will be revived for the tour, giving fans a second chance to see some of the routines that made her a surprise standout in the competition.

A Star-Studded Tour Line-Up

Ellie and Vicky join the already-confirmed couples:

Harry Aikines-Aryeety & Karen Hauer

La Voix (Christopher Dennis) & Aljaž Škorjanec

The judging panel — Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood — will also appear live on tour, delivering their trademark critiques and glittering praise.

Hosting duties fall to It Takes Two presenter and former Strictly professional Janette Manrara.

In an accessibility first, every show will include a live British Sign Language interpreter, displayed on large screens on either side of the arena stage.

 Fans React: “This Is Going to Be the Hottest Tour Yet!”

Minutes after the BBC announcement, social media erupted with excitement as fans shared their anticipation for what many are calling “the strongest early tour lineup in years.”

Here’s a sample of the fan buzz:

“ELLIE AND VITO ON TOUR?? This is the best Christmas present ever!”

“Vicky back with Kai… Newcastle is about to go wild.”

“This tour is shaping up to be iconic. I’m clearing my January.”

“Ellie’s energy on a huge stage — I’m taking tissues. It’s going to be emotional.”

Many viewers have speculated that Ellie’s return could create some of the tour’s most uplifting crowd moments, while others are eager to see whether Vicky brings her signature humour and warmth to the live arena setting.

Countdown to Glitter: Tour Opens in Birmingham This January

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Live Arena Tour officially launches at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, kicking off a month of sequins, sambas and standing ovations.

With tickets already in high demand, excitement is building — and the BBC promises “all the sparkle, all the spectacle and all the ballroom drama the fans love.”

More announcements are expected in the coming days as the full tour cast continues to take shape.