The BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Live tour is bringing its dazzling performances to Manchester this weekend, but a recent controversy has led to a change in the lineup. Wynne Evans has withdrawn from the tour due to 'inappropriate actions,' leaving fans eager to see the remaining contestants take to the dance floor.
The BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Live tour is returning to Manchester this weekend, but the lineup has been shaken up due to the withdrawal of contestant Wynne Evans . Evans, who was partnered with pro dancer Katya Jones during the 2024 series, cited 'inappropriate actions' for his absence from the tour. In a statement posted to his Instagram Story, he apologized for any pain caused and said he would be taking time for self-reflection.
While Evans won't be performing, fans can still expect to see six other members of the Strictly 2024 class battle it out on the ballroom floor. The tour has confirmed that there will be no replacement for Evans, but Katya Jones will still participate in the group dances. So, the celebrities competing for audience votes and aiming for high scores from the judges will be Jamie Borthwick, Montell Douglas, Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland, and Shayne Ward, alongside their professional dance partners. The show promises to deliver all the glitz, glamour, and sequins of the TV show, amplified for the arena audience. Stricty star and It Takes Two co-presenter Janette Manrara will be hosting for the fourth year in a row, and judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood (who is also directing) will be on hand to provide their expert opinions and scores. Motsi Mabusi will be joining the judging panel for the first time on the tour, expressing her excitement to be part of the 'magic' that the Strictly Live Tour creates. The judges' scores will be factored in, but ultimately, it's up to the audience to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. Their votes, cast from their seats via text, will determine the victors among the six competing couples. Finalists Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola are hoping to take home the top prize on the tour. Hadland shared her enthusiasm for the experience, while Coppola highlighted the incredible energy of the crowd and how the tour is the 'icing on the cake' after the TV show. JB Gill, another finalist, is unique in having two dance partners on the tour: Amy Dowden and Lauren Oakley. This is a first for the Strictly tour, and Gill expressed his appreciation for having two 'amazing dancers' as partners. Dowden, who had to withdraw from the show in week six due to a foot injury, is thrilled to be back on the dance floor. She expressed her eagerness to enjoy every moment and highlighted her happiness for Gill's success with Oakley. Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu, who left the show in week seven, are excited to reunite and perform for the Manchester crowd.
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