There’s FAB-U-LOUS news for Strictly fans, as Strictly legend Bruno Tonioli will return to the Judges’ desk for the 2022 Strictly Come Dancing UK Arena Tour! Bruno will be reunited with fellow TV Judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood for supersized sparkle-filled shows fox-trotting around the Utilita Arena Birmingham dance floor in January!
The live show will also be directed by Craig Revel Horwood and feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show.
Further casting announcements will be made over the coming weeks.
Bruno Tonioli remarked: “I am absolutely delighted to be back on the judging panel for the Strictly Arena Tour for the first time in two years! I’ve missed my fellow judges, I’ve missed the glitz and glamour of the tour and I’ve missed the amazing audiences that come to see us all over the country - I hope you have missed me too?!
“I cannot wait to be back alongside Shirley, Craig, the celebs and the pros. The fans are really in for a treat – next year’s arena tour is going to be simply fantastico!”
Shirley Ballas said: “I’m really looking forward to re-joining Bruno and Craig on the Strictly live tour. The audiences at the arena shows are amazing – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!”
Craig Revel Horwood agreed: “I'm delighted to be back directing and judging the 2022 tour. Next year is going to be bigger and better than ever before. With Bruno coming back to join us on the judging panel, this tour will be just FAB-U-LOUS!"
Arena audiences are in for a real treat, as they enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment, showcasing all the amazing choreography and incredible live music that Strictly is famous for. They will experience a host of breath-taking dance routines guaranteed to leave them spellbound, together with all the glitz, glamour and magic of the TV show live on stage. This is a must-see spectacle for fans of all ages.
As well as enjoying the glittering routines, arena audiences have the power to decide who wins the coveted Live Tour Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. After each celebrity couple has performed, the Judges will provide their invaluable critique and scores - but the audience can also vote via text for their favourite couple and ultimately they will decide who wins!
