Went to one at the SECC a few years ago - good laugh at the end with Craig and Bruno  

Matt's Tweet this morning.

I can't see the messages Brisket But I do know that the tour is supposed to be coming to two venues near me

A tweet from Matt on today's Twitter:-

On Twitter:-

Wow.... he was just up the road from me....

Awww Baz.           So near and yet so far

Yes.... He'll never know what he's missed

I saw a Giraffe for the first time last Summer.It is such an elegant animal,it almost floats when its walking.

I would love to go and watch SCD I love Matt

On Twitter this morning:-

Dancing on the Tour are
Matt Baker & Aliona Vilani
Colin Jackson & Ola Jordan
Patsy Kensit & Robin Windsor
Jimi Mistry & Kristina Rihanoff
Tina O'Brien & Jared Murillo
Pamela Stephenson & James Jordan
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev
Ricky Whittle & Natalie Lowe
Ann Widdecombe & Craig Revel Horwood

I see Jimi Mistry has now teamed up with Kristina Rihanoff. That could be a good combination.

It appears there will be banter, fun and games off-stage during the tour.
Much of it instigated by James Jordan according to his recent tweets on Twitter:-


It appears that James Jordan has bought a toy helicopter for all the men on the tour.

I went to one of these shows last year it was brilliant!

I had no idea just how much I was going to love this series, I didn't get tickets and now wish I had some

Robin Windsor, Kristina Rihanoff and Jimi Mistry at rehearsals for the Strictly Tour.





Preparing the arena for the first shows.

A few more Tweets - this time from Kristina Rihanoff








And a Tweet from Ricky Whittle

Meanwhile 2 more arrive for rehearsals......

Ian Waite has choreographed all the pro / celebrity dances for the tour.


The messages on Twitter imply that Ricky Whittle is the "naughty boy" of the group.

The tour opens in Nottingham but Matt Baker and Kara Tointon popped up to Sheffield to do a little advance publicity including this interview for Yorkshire TV.
It begins with an interminable advert, but then we get to see
Matt and Kara dancing together, which is nice.

http://www.itv.com/yorkshire/s...y-come-dancing78330/

Tina O'Brien has changed her hair colour for the tour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfee4aawwAY#t=6m35s
Shows what a skilled gymnast Matt is.
(The clip is programmed to start at 6m 35secs)

He is so talented Brisket

Jimi Mistry and Tina O'Brien at rehearsals in Nottingham

A few more tweets from Twitter.
It sounds as if Ricky Whittle is being quite a prankster.

There have been a number of tweets on Twitter from the boys in the Strictly Tour.
It seems Ricky Whittle continues to tease and play tricks on the others.
Robin Windsor vows to lock his bedroom door in future because Ricky Whittle interrupted his sleep with pranks.





Apparently Jimi Mistry did a great Paso Doble with Kristina which thrilled Craig and Bruno.


Pamela and James won the first show. Robin Windsor described it as the "best dance-off ever".


The banter and teasing goes on.
This is a picture of Ricky Whittle taken by James Jordon on his phone.



I hope it does not break this forum's "no nudity" rule.


Ah!  Boys will be boys eh?

There was a show this afternoon.
Matt Baker won it!

SCD Tour dates.16/01/11 - Nottingham Trent FM Arena (afternoon)

16/01/11 - Nottingham Trent FM Arena (evening)


17/01/11 - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena

18/01/11 - Sheffield Motorpoint Arena


20/01/11 - London Wembley Arena

21/01/11 - London Wembley Arena


22/01/11 - London The 02 Arena (afternoon)

22/01/11 - London The 02 Arena (evening)

23/01/11 - London The 02 Arena (afternoon)

23/01/11 - London The 02 Arena (evening)


24/01/11 - Liverpool Echo Arena

25/01/11 - Liverpool Echo Arena

26/01/11 - Liverpool Echo Arena (Ann Widdecombe not performing)


28/01/11 - Dublin The 02 Dublin

29/01/11 - Dublin The 02 Dublin (afternoon)
Flutegirl

29/01/11 - Dublin The 02 Dublin (evening)

30/01/11 - Dublin The 02 Dublin


01/02/11 - Belfast Odyssey Arena

02/02/11 - Belfast Odyssey Arena

03/02/11 - Belfast Odyssey Arena


05/02/11 - Birmingham LG Arena at The NEC (afternoon)
xorosetylerxo

05/02/11 - Birmingham LG Arena at The NEC (evening)
Jan2555*GG*

06/02/11 - Birmingham LG Arena at The NEC (afternoon)
Mystical123 (and others from here)
Ruby Red Shoes

06/02/11 - Birmingham LG Arena at The NEC (evening)


08/02/11 - Manchester Evening News Arena

09/02/11 - Manchester Evening News Arena


10/02/11 - Glasgow SECC

11/02/11 - Glasgow SECC

12/02/11 - Glasgow SECC (afternoon)

12/02/11 - Glasgow SECC (evening)

13/02/11 - Glasgow SECC (afternoon)

13/02/11    Glasgow secc (evening)

Lots more Pics
http://www.rexfeatures.com/search/?kw=strictly+come+dancing&iso=GBR&viah=Y&lkw=dancing+on+ice&stk=N&sft=&search_oldest.x=-1

Thanks erin

I understand there is some dissatisfaction among Strictly supporters about the scoring system being used on the tour. In the event of equal scores the judges have the final influence, and many feel that should rest with the audience.

Tonight's Nottingham result.
Matt & Aliona
Pamela & James
Ricky & Natalie
Kara & Artem 
Tina & Jared
Patsy & Robin
Colin & Ola
Jimi & Kristina
WINNERS : Matt & Aliona
RUNNERS UP : Pamela & James

Yayyyy.....  Nice one Matt

So Matt Baker won both the afternoon and evening shows yesterday. 

He'll always be my winner.

This afternoon's show was won by Kara & Artem, with Matt & Aliona in 2nd place.
Tonight's show was won by Matt & Aliona with Pamela & James 2nd.

And mine Yogi

This is from a poster on another forum who attended a show on the Strictly tour:-


"Two of us met Matt & Aliona last night (whilst waiting for Kara & Artem to appear !!)They were both lovely,Aloina was more reserved but she happily signed our programmes.Matt was absolutely lovely,had a nice chat and a photo....he even held my hand because I was cold.Really lovely man !! "

Lucky girl Not that I'm jealous or anything....