Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has wowed fans by showing off another incredible talent.
19.01.2022 - 03:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bosses behind the Strictly Come Dancing's live tour has sent a message to those heading to one of its shows.
The stars of the show were all smiles on Sunday as they headed on the tour bus for the first time.
They spent last week rehearsing for the string of arena show and have now headed to their first venue to continue their practice until first show in Birmingham on Thursday (January 20).
But there is a message for anyone going to see the show - which stops in Manchester on January 29 and 30 at the AO Arena.
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Shared on the Strictly live tour social media channels, the message read: "We can’t wait to get the show on the road this week.
"As we are doing all we can to keep everyone safe and well so that we can perform as scheduled, this year the cast will not be able to sign autographs, meet audience members or take photos with them.
"We hope you understand this is done so that we can keeeep dancing and thank you in advance for your support and understanding."
Many fans quickly started commenting, stating that they were 'gutted' by the news while also in complete understanding.
"It’s so sad but it’s so important! keeping the show on the road for the full tour is the priority and keeping the cast and crew safe! i’m just so happy we get to see them dance in real life and not through a screen! it’s gonna be magical either way," @rose.and.gio commented.
@eddo_official said: "Beyond gutted to hear this but I respect it entirely. The health of you all and keeping the show on is top priority."
"Sad as this is, totally understandable and still looking forward to the show," @angelinaballerina1607 commented.
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Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has wowed fans by showing off another incredible talent.
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They held the nation enthralled with one of the moving series in Strictly history and the dancers looked on top form as they arrived in Manchester for their live show.
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The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour is well underway, with shows in Birmingham, Leeds, and Newcastle having already taken place.The 2022 tour kicked off on Thursday 20 January with an opening show at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, and the cast look to be having a ball as they travel around the UK. Stars of the 2021 series, including winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, have been sharing snaps on social media documenting their time on the tour, giving fans a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes. Actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted star Max George, who both took part in the show back in 2020, have also joined the 2022 tour.
Kai Widdrington has been the subject of many romance rumours over the past months. During the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing, it was suggested that the professional dancer and his partner, AJ Odudu, were more than friends and now many are convinced he and Nadiya Bychkova have been together for a few months.MORE: Strictly's AJ Odudu reacts to Kai Widdrington's first picture with Maisie Smith ahead of tourSince Nadiya's split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot was announced and the two dancers were linked, Kai remained silent on his Instagram feed - until Tuesday.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington return to London in a private jetThis week, after five days of not posting onto his social media profile, the dancer shared an image of himself taken during Strictly Come Dancing's worldwide Tour Arena in Leeds, alongside his partner Maisie Smith.READ: Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova splits from fiancé Matija after long-distance relationship RELATED: Shirley Ballas breaks silence over Strictly tour romance rumours"Leeds we're here and ready to go @maisiesmithofficial @strictlycomedancinglive," he simply wrote, celebrating their first night in the new city and ignoring all romance rumours.
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