Strictly Come Dancing stars are ready to sparkle for Belfast show

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Susan Calman and Jonnie Peacock are hitting the road for the BBC show’s 2018 UK tour, it has been announced.

The show hits Belfast on January 30 and 31.

Judge Darcey Bussell has also confirmed she will be taking part in the live shows alongside fellow panellists Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli for the first time.

Comedian Calman said it was “an absolute dream come true”.

She added: “I can’t wait to continue my Strictly adventure and visit these legendary arenas across the country. Roll on January!”

Double Paralympic champion

Dream: Susan Calman

Peacock said: “It’s been an honour to be the first Paralympian on Strictly.

“I’m excited to take to the road and meet the fans who have supported me during the TV shows and of course, to keeeeeep dancing!”

Bussell said she is looking forward to meeting the audiences as the tour travels around the country.

“I had great experiences touring around the UK as a professional dancer ... quite a few years ago now,” she said.

“I am really excited to be able to tour again, this time with the wonderful Strictly company.

“I can’t wait to meet the fantastic audiences that make Strictly the phenomenon we know and love.

“See you soon.”

More celebrities and professional dancers from the 15th series of the programme will be announced in the coming weeks.

The reigning Strictly champion Ore Oduba will host the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour.