Vicky Pattison taking Strictly tour ‘very seriously’By Jenny Garnsworthy, Press AssociationStrictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has said she is taking her role in the show’s upcoming live tour “very seriously” and is planning on making it the “absolute best show that I can”. Pattison said of taking part in the tour: “It’s a moment, quite frankly, that I never, ever thought would be mine. His sentiments were echoed by former Olympian Aikines-Aryeetey, who said: “Strictly is a celebration and this tour feels like that. This tour is going to be amazing.”But former Chelsea footballer Hasselbaink admitted he was experiencing some nerves ahead of the tour. But with the tour, I am so nervous.”Strictly cast members (Michael Wharley/PA)Musical theatre star Williams, who competed on Strictly in 2023, will also join the tour as a special guest.

Source: Irish Independent January 21, 2026 18:54 UTC