Amy Dowden has revealed she is 'beyond excited' as she announced her latest move away from the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The professional dancer, who was voted off the current series, has confirmed she will tour the UK in 2027 with her new show, 'Dancing in the Rain: An Evening with Amy Dowden'.
Dowden, who is no longer competing in the current series of the BBC One dance contest after she and her celebrity partner Chris Appleton became the first couple to be voted off, shared the news with fans. The pair left the competition during the second week of the 2026 series after landing in the first dance-off of the latest run. It was the second consecutive year that Dowden had been the first to be voted off, having finished in the bottom two with Thomas Skinner during the previous edition.
Tour Dates and Venues
Dowden, Strictly's first Welsh professional, confirmed the news in an announcement, saying: "I'M GOING ON TOUR!" She added: "I am beyond excited to announce my new tour: 'Dancing in the Rain: An Evening with Amy Dowden'!"
The 36-year-old explained that the show will run from March to June 2027, visiting 22 venues across the UK. She described it as "an unforgettable night filled with dancing and sharing my journey with you all" and encouraged fans to visit her website for details and tickets.
Support from Fans and Co-Stars
Fans were quick to show their support for the announcement. One fan commented: "Got my seat booked can't wait!" while another wrote: "Omg so exciting!! Can't wait to see you again!!" Others expressed their pride and excitement, with one saying: "Omg amy!!! this is incredible!!! so proud of you."
Dowden's Strictly co-stars also shared their reactions. Dianne Buswell commented "Amazing," Neil Jones said "Can't wait to see this," Carlos Gu replied "I'm so excited for this!!!" and judge Shirley Ballas added "Fantastic."
