Janette Manrara has confirmed she will return as host of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour in 2027, following her departure from the BBC spin-off series It Takes Two. The announcement came after the launch of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, which aired on Saturday, September 19.
More than five million people watched the launch show, which marked the debut of new hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe. They replaced long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who stepped down at the end of the 2025 series.
Tour dates and venues announced
The live tour will kick off at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on January 22 for the first of five shows. It will then visit Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, before culminating at The O2 in London on February 14.
Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will join Janette on the road. On the tour, the audience has the power to decide which couple will lift the Glitterball trophy. The judges critique each routine, but it is the audience who vote using their mobile phones to determine the winner.
Janette's announcement and fan reaction
Janette shared a video on Instagram that began with the message: "I have news..." before she was seen getting ready to hit the road again. In the caption, she wrote: "I'm backkkkk! And so is the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour for 2027! I'm BUZZING to be hosting my SIXTH Strictly Live Tour! And we are coming back HARD!! The arenas won't know what's hit them! Craig, Anton and Shirley are ready, the couples are warming up, and me? I'm already planning what to wear! 'It's never too early….' for an outfit fitting."
She added: "I'm bringing ALL the love I have for dance, and for this show, w/ a BIG side of happiness to be back sharing all of the incredible moments (and some news ones) from the series w/ you. I cannot WAIT to see all your gorgeous, smiling faces! It's going to be an epic one. For tickets and tour dates, visit StrictlyComeDancingLive.com. And remember… KEEEEEEP DANCING!"
Fans were quick to share their excitement. @poppy.morrison_ said: "SO happy you're back." @englionesses commented: "Yeeess! Can't wait." @moonrakermart1 wrote: "Perfect. See you in Liverpool!" @katherinedale1 replied: "The Tour Wouldn't have been the same without you." @chell388 echoed: "Yay, it wouldn't be the same without you hosting!" @rob_c_47 shared: "Excellent news!! You're such a fantastic host!" @jojowinchester57 posted: "Thank goodness!!" @carole_caz68 added: "You're amazing at this. Brilliant news."
