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18 November 2021

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Sheffield’s Strictly Come Dancing fans are in for a FAB-U-LOUS treat as the popular BBC dance show brings two incredible live shows to the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on 1 and 2 February 2022.

A host of celebs and professional dancers will return to touring for the first time since Covid-19 restrictions forced the cancellation of the planned 2021 shows, with tickets for the 2022 arena tour already on sale now from the Utilita Arena’s website. 

There’s also been a change at the helm as former professional dancer, Jannette Manrara is set to dazzle crowds as she Cha Cha Chas into her new role as host of the arena tour. She will be reunited with tour judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli, who is making his return to the judges’ desk for this tour.

Strictly Come Dancing's new Arena tour host Janette Manrara

Strictly Come Dancing’s new Arena tour host Janette Manrara

Janette Manrara said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be hosting the 2022 Strictly Arena Tour! It’s a dream come true. It’s been two years since the last tour, so the expectation and build-up has been huge.

“We’ve been desperate to return to venues around the UK and now we’re finally back. The show is going to be bigger than ever – with lots of glitter, lots of sparkles, lots of excitement and lots of incredible dance routines! And you never know… you might just see me taking to the dance floor myself – I can’t wait, I’ve really missed it!”

For those with itchy dancing feet who just can’t wait until 2022 to see their favourite Strictly stars hit the dance floor, will see an array of magnificent Strictly professional dancers and some very special guests in the Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals Show 2022 performing at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday 07 May 2022, with tickets on sale now.

Strictly Come Dancing live tour poster

A stunning line-up of pro-dancers are already confirmed for The Professionals show featuring: Australian Open Champion and 2018 finalist Dianne Buswell; two-time Ballroom and Latin World Cham-pion Nadiya Bychkova; Italian Latin Champion Graziano Di Prima; Professional World Mam-bo Champion and former Strictly finalist Karen Hauer; 2017 Strictly Champion Katya Jones; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; 2017 Strictly finalist Gorka Mar-quez; four-time Italian Dance Championship winner Luba Mushtuk, two-time Strictly Come Dancing South Africa finalist Johannes Radebe and Dancing With The Stars Ireland professional dancer Kai Widdrington.

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Arena Tour 2022 comes to Sheffield on 1 & 2 February 2022 with tickets on sale now and Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals Show 2022 comes to Sheffield Saturday 07 May 2022 – tickets now on sale.

Tickets for both shows available online now from the Utilita Arena’s website.