Strictly The Professionals UK Tour is merely days away.

Pledging to be bigger, bolder and more spectacular than ever, the 30-date tour will deliver all the sparkle and glamour of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing to theatres nationwide.

The dazzling production launches at Stockton's Globe Theatre on April 30 and concludes at Blackpool's Opera House on May 30.

Vito Coppola, Gorka Marquez, Jowita Prystal, Lauren Oakley, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, Luba Mushtuk, Julian Cailon and Alexis Warr will all showcase their talents on the dance floor in theatres.

Kai and Jowita both featured on BBC's The One Show on Friday (April 3) to publicise the tour as the BBC dance competition experiences substantial changes following the exit of hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, reports the Mirror.

The dancing pair confirmed that rehearsals commence on Monday (April 6) and fans fortunate enough to possess tickets have much to anticipate.

Jowita explained: "I genuinely cannot wait because last year we didn't have the pro tour and this is one of the highlights of our career and being on Strictly.

"Personally, I love performing the theatre. This is the best way to meet your audience and get more intimate with them because you can actually see them, and it is such a great way to say thank you to everyone who supports us during the season.

"It's a celebration of dance and I am already sweating." Kai added: "The whole ethos of the show is getting to know us.

"So you get to see us individually talk about stories, where we come from and how we got into dance.

"We have a good bit of banter on stage and it's a bit tongue in cheek. It's a well-rounded show for families to come and watch."

Luba, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer and Michelle Tsiakkas have all announced their exits from the programme in recent weeks.

Cypriot dancer Michelle, who joined the cast in 2022, had been scheduled to feature in the forthcoming tour but has since withdrawn from the line-up.

A statement posted on the tour's official social media channels at the time read: "Michelle Tsiakkas has decided not to take part in Strictly The Professionals 2026 Tour.

"We are naturally disappointed but respect her decision and wish her every success for the future."

The One Show airs weekdays on BBC One at 7pm