Champ Kelvin’s back for Strictly Live

THE people of Manchester are about to be hit by a whole lot of glitter as the Strictly Come Dancing crew head into town.

The BBC One show is currently on the road for the live tour and the stars of the most recent series will be hitting Manchester Arena for not one but FOUR shows this weekend.

Reigning champ Kelvin Fletcher was all smiles as he and his co-stars touched down at Manchester Airport ahead of the big weekend – despite their bus being 30 minutes late.

He was joined by fellow stars from the recent series including former Coronation Street actress Cath Tyldesley, East Enders star Emma Barton and BBC presenter Mike Bushell, who was keen to flash a smile to the camera alongside pro partner Katya Jones.

Also in attendance was the professional stars and tour host Stacey Dooley who won series 16 of the celebrity dance show.

The cast and crew arrived at Manchester Airport from Aberdeen where they had just completed the sixth day of the tour.

Before entertaining audiences in Manchester today and tomorrow, they headed to Leeds for one show at the First Direct Arena.

And it has been a great run for Oldham-born Kelvin.

The former Emmerdale actor has won seven shows out of seven with professional dancer Janette Manrara as audiences get to vote for their favourites during each live show.

This is despite it being all change for Kelvin as his winning partner Oti Mabuse couldn’t make the tour this year, hence the change in partnership.

That’s a lot of Glitterball trophies!