Anton Du Beke has said he is “thrilled” that a Strictly Come Dancing professional 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 and he’ll be joined by Lauren Oakley.

Oakley made it to the Strictly final with JLS star JB Gill this year and will join him for a string of shows in the spring.

Anton Du Beke to tour with Lauren Oakley in 2025

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.

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How to see Anton Du Beke’s musicals tour

The tour will begin in Dunstable in Bedfordshire on March 2, 2025 with shows throughout the UK.

Dancing fans in Glasgow, Manchester, London, Cardiff and more cities can enjoy the shows.

Tickets can be booked online at www.antontour.com.

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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.”