Layton Williams<\/a>, Ellie Leach<\/a> and Angela Rippon<\/a> will be putting on their dancing shoes once again in the new year to go on tour, putting on truly dazzling performances up and down the UK.<\/p>\n The trio have continued to impress judges with their dance routines each week, with Layton and Ellie often topping the leaderboard.<\/p>\n Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood were previously announced as the live tour judges, with Janette Manrara as tour host.<\/p>\n The tour opens at Birmingham\u2019s Utilita Arena<\/a> on 19th January, followed by performances in Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham and many more.<\/p>\n Williams, who has already been on tour of the UK with Everybody\u2019s Talking About Jamie, said: \u201cThe Strictly tour means more sequins \u2013 lots and lots of sequins!<\/p>\n \u201cI couldn\u2019t think of a better way to end this fab experience. I can\u2019t wait to dance in arenas across the country and meet all the fans that have supported my journey.\u201d<\/p>\n Tickets are already on sale for the tour, which promises to celebrate \u201call the joy\u201d of the TV series that audiences know and love.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving really challenged myself on the TV show over the last seven weeks, it\u2019s going to be wonderful to continue the Strictly magic on the tour next year.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom hosting Come Dancing to performing for over 10,000 people at The O2 \u2013 I really will have completed the ultimate Strictly journey,\u201d Rippon said about taking part in the live shows.<\/p>\n Speaking about the upcoming events<\/a>, Leach explained: \u201cI said before that appearing on Strictly was a dream come true, and now I will get to be on the tour as well!<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t wait for January to experience it all over again \u2013 it\u2019s going to be a blast!\u201d<\/p> If you just can\u2019t get enough of seeing the Strictly stars in action, be sure to snap up some Madagascar the Musical tickets<\/a>, starring Strictly\u2019s Karim Zeroual, as well as checking out our roundup of the best pantomimes<\/a>, with a surprise appearance from Anton Du Beke.<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our <\/strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/a> coverage or visit our <\/strong>TV Guide<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Streaming Guide<\/strong><\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310 \u2013 subscribe now<\/a> and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. 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