{"id":636311,"date":"2025-12-16T16:13:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/636311\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:13:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:13:14","slug":"new-couples-announced-for-strictly-come-dancing-live-at-ms-bank-arena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/636311\/","title":{"rendered":"New couples announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live at M&#038;S Bank Arena"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Strictly Come Dancing Live has unveiled the next couples joining their 2026 arena tour. <\/p>\n<p>Strictly Come Dancing Live has unveiled the latest couples joining the glittering 2026 arena tour, with three much-loved partnerships set to bring the ballroom back to life for audiences early next year.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the line-up are YouTuber, podcaster and social media star\u00a0George Clarke, who will take to the dancefloor with professional partner\u00a0Alexis Warr, alongside former professional footballer\u00a0Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, dancing with\u00a0Lauren Oakley.<\/p>\n<p>In an extra treat for Strictly fans,\u00a0Layton Williams\u00a0will return to the tour as a\u00a0special guest, reuniting with his professional partner\u00a0Nikita Kuzmin. Following their show-stopping alumni appearance in Blackpool, the much-loved duo will perform a selection of their most iconic routines for arena audiences.<\/p>\n<p>The newly announced couples complete the sensational line-up heading out on the 2026 tour, bringing all the glitz, glamour and world-class choreography that Strictly is famed for.<\/p>\n<p>Strictly Come Dancing Live\u00a0will visit\u00a0M&amp;S Bank Arena Liverpool on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February 2026, promising two unforgettable nights of show-stopping performances, dazzling costumes and electrifying live music.<\/p>\n<p>George Clarke said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe last few months have been a whirlwind, but I\u2019m honestly delighted to be joining the tour and to be able to continue my Strictly journey on the road. Bring on January!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SCD_7Couples_minus_Lewis_720x437.jpg\" alt=\"Strictly Come Dancing Live M&amp;S Bank Arena\" class=\"wp-image-231180\"\/><br \/>\nJimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve witnessed first-hand the joy and excitement that this show can bring to people \u2013 so when the opportunity to join the live tour arose, I couldn\u2019t say no. I can\u2019t wait to meet all the incredible fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Layton Williams said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat, me? A \u2018Special Guest\u2019 \u2013 ok!! Omg I\u2019m backkkk and so excited to be reunited with Nikita again to slay the UK! It\u2019s an honour to be asked back and able to do this twice. Thank you and see you soon. L x\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Audiences can expect spectacular routines, expert judging and the chance to vote for their favourite couple each night, deciding who takes home the coveted Glitterball Trophy. Each performance will also feature a British Sign Language interpreter, displayed on large screens at either side of the stage.<\/p>\n<p>Book your tickets now on the M&amp;S Bank Arena <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandsbankarena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<br \/>\nFind loads of great shows at the M&amp;S Bank Arena and more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/theguideliverpool.com\/upcoming_events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calendar<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Find out what\u2019s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide.\u00a0<br \/>\nFrom the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North \u2013 visit<a href=\"https:\/\/thenorthernguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0thenorthernguide.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenorthernguideuk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing Live has unveiled the next couples joining their 2026 arena tour. 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