Tennis ace Annabel Croft has confirmed her new dance partner for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, after parting ways with Johannes Radbes. The former tennis star will instead be dancing with Graziano Di Prima.
Annabel took to Instagram to share the update with her fans, adding a rehearsal photo of herself with Graziano. The Italian dancer was previously partnered with Made in Chelsea star Zara McDermott but were eliminated in Week 6.
She penned: “It’s official!! We cannot wait to perform for you all on the @strictlycomedancinglive Arena Tour!! Who’s coming?” Many of her 80.6K followers were seemingly delighted with the partnership.
One fan commented: “Looking great together, can’t wait to see you in Manchester,” whilst a second typed: “Dream team! so excited to see you in Glasgow.” (sic)
A third chimed in: “Fab-u-lous ! Obviously sad that Annabel cannot dance with @johannesradebe but what a super sub you’ll be, she’s lucked out with you, bring back that.” (sic)
A fourth wrote: “I can Imagine the partnership between You and Annabel will be Special, Have Fun and a wonderful time, Unfortunately I cannot come to the shows,but wish you both all the best.”
Annabel isn’t the only celebrity to be splitting up with her original partner for the Strictly tour. Channel 4 broadcaster Krishnan Muru-Gurthy has been paired up with Jowita Przystal, who was originally with Paralympian Jody Cundy.
The journalist was previously partnered with Lauren Oakley and was the seventh celebrity to be voted off the show. Having just missed out on the iconic Blackpool ballroom week, Krishnan lost his spot in the show to Angela Rippon.
Other celebrities who will be returning for the live tour include the series winner Ellie Leach and her partner Vito Coppola. Finalists Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin will also be back, as well as Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell.
A number of professional dancers will also be appearing on the live tour, such as Katya Jones, Karen Hauer and Neil Jones. The tour will be hosted by Janette Manrara and the judging panel will consist of Anton du Beke, Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood.
The show will kick off with a three-day stint in Birmingham (January 19-21) and will conclude in London on the February 11. They will be visiting cities such as Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester Sheffield and Nottingham.
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