Karen Hauer, 39, has said that she wants to be paired with a woman if she joins this year's contest. She praised the show for being open to having same-sex dance couples.

They were out for some fab-u-lous fun.

The stars of the BBC One show headed out after playing the city's AO Arena on Saturday

The pair, who recently confirmed their new romance, were joined by their fellow Strictly Come Dancing stars as they continue with this year's Strictly Live tour.

Karen Hauer wants to be partnered by a woman on the next series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'

The skating legends are back on the judging panel of the ITV skating competition

Pictures published by The Sun appeared to show Nadiya kissing Strictly Come Dancing co-star Kai Widdrington.

STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021 star Oti Mabuse was paired up with ex rugby player Ugo Monye, who has admitted he "pushed himself beyond the brink" in spite of his injury because he "didn't want to let her down".

NIKITA KUZMIN has been branded a "home wrecker" backstage at the Strictly tour after he stole another dancer's partner.

STRICTLY’S Nadiya Bychkova gives a smile and a wave to fans as it emerged she is planning a romantic getaway with Kai Widdrington. Nadiya, 32, split from footballer fella Matija Skarabot, 33, last …

Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer has got her sights set on a female pairing for the 2022 series of the show and has made her hopes clear to BBC bosses

Series winners Rose and Giovanni, same-sex pair John and Johannes and a host of dynamic dancers shimmied and sparkled on stage

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington can be seen sharing a kiss in snaps captured during their downtime during the Strictly Come Dancing tour

STRICTLY COME DANCING's Nadiya Bychkova has been spotted wearing her engagement ring after she was pictured kissing Kai Widdrington.

Stars including champions Rose-Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were seen in casual wear as they headed to the AO Arena

WEST End performers are set to bring an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza to Barry.

The professional dancer, 32, donned a laid back ensemble including a black dress with a lace trim which she teamed with over-knee socks.

Tilly and Nikita are out on the road with several other Strictly stars for the show's live tour