He said: 'My whole time on Strictly has been life-changing. So the chance to keep going, take on another challenge and go on tour, this time with a new dance partner is irresistible.'

It’s (one of) the most anticipated themed weeks in the Strictly Come Dancing calendar this Saturday, Besties - yes, it’s Musicals Week, and the performances have been revealed! Nigel Harman and Katya Jones will dance the Charleston to ‘Step in Time’ from Mary Poppins ; Bobby Brazier and Dianne B

"I just think I've been dealt a difficult one."

As the competition heats up, with just over two weeks left to the final, Newsround has been behind the scenes to put your questions to the remaining couples all hoping to waltz off with the glitterball trophy! So what did they have to say? Watch to find out!

Jazz hands at the ready, it’s showtime for the five remaining couples - so what will the Strictly contestants be dancing to on Saturday night?

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden praised her husband for his limitless support throughout her battle with breast cancer

After making the bottom two for the first time, Strictly Come Dancing’s Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin gave their thoughts after winning their dance-off. The pair gave their reactions to the moment they got red-lighted, on Strictly It Takes Two on Tuesday night (28 November). “As soon as I had my little moment, Nikita came in and gave me a little pep talk. I just went into my dressing room and just had ten minutes, and right, game face on,” Layton told Fleur.

The razzle-dazzle of the stage will be coming to the Elstree studio ballroom when the BBC One dance contest returns on Saturday

The duo were in the dance-off for the first on Saturday but survived another week

Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe and Annabel Croft are on the show

Craig has opened up on the BBC Bad Education star's dancing ability during the latest edition of spin-off and companion show It Takes Two on BBC Two.

The former BBC pro dancer is backing one couple above all the others to win the show this year and take home the Glitterball Trophy, after impressing on the programme ahead of Musicals Week.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 stars Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin appeared on spin-off It Takes Two on Tuesday to discuss almost leaving the BBC series in the dance-off amid viewer backlash

STRICTLY Come Dancing has found itself in a huge show shake-up as one of this year’s cast has found himself dancing with a brand new partner. The surprise switch left the dancing star admitti…

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier and pro partner Dianne Buswell have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the quarter final

Nigel Harman is best known for his role on EastEnders and being one of the current celebs starring in Strictly Come Dancing but the actor also has an unexpected side job

Here is the full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2024 including Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell - how to get tickets.

The announcement today has left Strictly Come Dancing fans devastated and comes days before Musicals Week airs with the Quarter Final on BBC on Saturday night.