Strictly Come Dancing has announced the first celebs that will be showing off their moves on the  2014 live tour.

Having already proved a hit with the viewers, Corrie star Natalie Gumede and comedian Mark Benton will be joining the judges on a show-stopping tour around the country – expect all the usual glitz and glamour from the show!

Nat, who has been tipped as a hot favourite to win the show, can’t wait to get started. She said: ‘I’m hugely excited to be part of the Strictly tour, it’s the perfect excuse to keep dancing! I just want the experience to last as long as possible.’

The tour kicks off in Birmingham on 17 January. More dancers will be announced soon – watch this space! 

Tickets are on sale now, available from Ticketzone. 

Who would you like to see added to the line-up? Let us know! 

By Jessica Beech