A former Strictly Come Dancing star will be returning to the dance floors to replace a 2025 star.

The Strictly final takes place this weekend, with Amber Davies, George Clarke and Karen Carney battling to earn the Glitterball trophy.

Once the show finishes, the popular Strictly Live Arena Tour will take place.

The full line-up for the tour has now been revealed, and a former finalist on the show is making a return to replace one of the celebrities from this year.

Actor Layton Williams, who finished as a finalist in the 2023 series, will step back onto the dance floor as a special guest, reuniting with former professional partner Nikita Kuzmin and replacing his partner Amber Davies.

Nikita has been dancing with Amber for the 2025 series, who replaced Dani Dyer, who withdrew after fracturing her ankle during training.

Latyon's series was won by Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and professional partner Vito Coppola.

After sharing the stage at Blackpool last month during the alumni showcase, Layton and Nikita will now take some of their most-loved routines on the road, performing for arena audiences across the UK.

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