GEORGE CLARKE & ALEXIS WARR,

LEWIS COPE & KATYA JONES,

JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK & LAUREN OAKLEY,

LAYTON WILLIAMS & NIKITA KUZMIN

The final four couples for the hotly anticipated 2026 Strictly Live Tour are announced today:

YouTuber, Podcaster, and social media star George Clarke and Alexis Warr; Emmerdale star Lewis Cope & Katya Jones; and former professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink & Lauren Oakley. And, as a special treat for Strictly fans, 2023 series finalist Layton Williams will make a sensational return to the dance floor as a special guest, reuniting with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin. Following their appearance in Blackpool last month as part of the alumni dance, the pair will perform some of their most-loved routines for arena audiences in a new guest slot.

The final foursome complete the line-up of eight sensational couples taking to the road in January to dazzle arena audiences up and down the country. They will join Harry Aikines-Aryeetey & Karen Hauer, La Voix & Aljaž Škorjanec, Ellie Goldstein & Vito Coppola, and Vicky Pattison & Kai Widdrington.

George Clarke said: “The last few months have been a whirlwind, but I’m honestly delighted to be joining the tour and to be able to continue my Strictly journey on the road. Bring on January!”

Lewis Cope said: “I swapped the Dales for the dance floor to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, and I’m not ready to hang up my dancing shoes just yet! I am thrilled and honoured to continue my Strictly journey as part of the live tour and can’t wait to be reunited with the incredible cast and crew.”

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said: “I’ve witnessed first-hand the joy and excitement that this show can bring to people – so when the opportunity to join the live tour arose, I couldn’t say no. I can’t wait to meet all the incredible fans across the country.” 

Layton Williams said: “What, me? A ‘Special Guest’ – Ok!! Omg I’m backkkk and so excited to be reunited with Nikita again to slay the UK! It’s an honour to be asked back and able to do this twice. Thank you and see you soon. L x”

Please check the Tour Dates page of the website for information on casting at your chosen venue.