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Christopher Megrath

Strictly Come Dancing announce Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West return to the ballroom

Strictly Come Dancing announced Ellie Symonds and Tyler West as the first two stars for their UK tour.

The end of the competition is just a few weeks away but that doesn't mean the dancing is stopping anytime soon. In January, the Strictly Come Dancing tour will see the majority of the cast hit the stage again and give fans an in-person look at their talent.

The stars will be joined by their professional partners to perform routines from the show along with a few special surprises along the way. The BBC has announced the first two eliminated acts lined up for the show are Paralympian Ellie Symonds and Kiss FM radio host Tyler West.

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Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke will also make an appearance for the first time as will former pro-Janette Manrara. Still in the competition is Coronation Street Will Mellor who is also confirmed to take part in the 10-week tour.

Ellie, who had fans in tears when she was the sixth to be eliminated from Strictly alongside pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin said: "Strictly was such an incredible life-changing and emotional experience for me. It gave me a huge confidence boost and the feeling that anything is possible. So to be able to continue my journey on the tour next year is going to be amazing. I can’t wait!"

Kiss FM DJ Tyler, who lost his place in the contest after competing at Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom last weekend, said: "I never realised how much dance would change my life, but I can’t express how much I’ve loved it and fully embraced this opportunity to learn to dance with the best dance partner anyone could ask for in Dianne.

"I am so happy my Strictly journey isn’t over quite yet and I can’t wait to relive some of our favourite dances and live like a pop star on tour performing for audiences each night. I am buzzing to get on the road with the gang."

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