The Strictly Tour was first launched in 2008 (Image: Getty)
Live! has entertained the nation since 2008, with BBC fans able to see their dancing heroes and celebrity partners in person.
The arena tour sees several professional dancers and their paired celebrities tour the UK just weeks after the end of the competition, with the Strictly judges also joining in person.
2025’s arena spectacular opened in Birmingham, with former Strictly professional Janette Manrara hosting once again. However, this year’s tour has been controversial after Welsh star made a
After making a grim comment to a fellow co-star during the launch, Evans has reportedly been ‘axed’ from the rest of the tour. He did apologise earlier this week, saying his comment was “unacceptable and inappropriate.”
This is not the first time that the Strictly Live Tour has been overshadowed by drama. Over the years, horror injuries and show cancellations have occurred due to severe weather.
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Wynne Evans has been reportedly ‘axed’ from the live tour (Image: Getty)
Injuries
Many fan favourites have been forced to withdraw from the Strictly tour in recent years. Big Brother host AJ Odudu was forced to withdraw in 2022 after she sustained a foot injury before the tour launch.
Former actress Catherine Tyldesley had to withdraw from the tour in 2020 after sustaining an injury, which, according to , left her ‘heartbroken.’
Italian professional Vito Coppola was replaced for the 2025 tour after he sustained a back injury a few weeks before the first live show.
Snubs
American star to appear on the 2020 tour; however, she was left out of the lineup.
At the time, a spokesperson said: “She was asked her availability for the tour and was waiting for confirmation. She’d have loved to have done it. She was available for every date of the tour and the organisers were very aware of this.”
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The Strictly tour has seen plenty of snubs and scandals (Image: Getty)
Sherlock actress after being denied a place on the Strictly tour in 2024.
A source told The Mirror last year: “Amanda made it clear she was desperate to have a slot. It was a real blow for her and she was fuming. She felt snubbed.”
Tour cancellation
In 2020, the tour was plunged into chaos after a severe water leak affected the stage area in Glasgow. The SSE Hydro decided to call off two shows, reportedly leaving children ‘in tears.’
At the time, they apologised to ticket holders and said: “Our venue team has worked hard to resolve the water leak issue and to determine the cause, which has still to be established.”
Thousands of fans were recently left gutted after Storm Eowyn caused havoc, forcing both Glasgow shows to be postponed this year after red weather warnings were issued.