Anton Du Beke has said he is “thrilled” that Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley will join him on his musicals tour as his “leading lady”.
Professional dancer and Strictly judge Du Beke will perform alongside a live band and a company of dancers in venues across the country from March to November.
Oakley, who made it to the Strictly final with JLS star JB Gill this year, will join him for a string of shows in the spring.
Du Beke said: “I’m thrilled that Lauren Oakley is joining me next year for the spring shows as my leading lady.
“She is an absolute superstar so even if you don’t want to come and see me, come and see her.
“She’s amazing! Talented, fabulous, extraordinary, Lauren is all of those things.”
Oakley said joining Du Beke on tour will be a “real treat” as she is a “huge fan” of musicals, adding: “We look forward to seeing you next year.”
The pair will perform numbers from musicals including Moulin Rouge, Anything Goes, Chorus Line and My Fair Lady.
The show will also feature singer Lance Ellington, and choreographer Bill Deamer is helping to create the show.
Du Beke said: “I’m also delighted that Olivier Award-winning Bill Deamer is helping me put together the show.
“As well as being a musical theatre star himself his choreography is second to none. I’m very pleased to have him on board.”
The tour kicks off in Dunstable in Bedfordshire on March 2 and will continue throughout the UK, visiting cities including Glasgow, Manchester, London and Cardiff.
Tickets and further information can be booked online at www.antontour.com.
