Strictly Come Dancing power duo Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola have sent shockwaves of excitement through their fanbase after officially confirming a massive new joint national tour.
The beloved professional dancers, who have long been firm favorites on the glitzy BBC One flagship show, share a close real-life friendship off the dance floor. Following the massive success of their debut co-headlining 2025 production, Red Hot & Ready, the talented pair are ready to lace up their dancing shoes once again for a brand-new theatrical spectacular.
A Hilarious Viral Teaser Shakes Up Social Media
On Thursday, June 17, Dianne took to her Instagram account to drop the bombshell news via a brilliantly comedic teaser video.
The clip features Dianne getting glammed up and rushing out of her house, completely oblivious to a stray baby nappy stuck to her high heel, before sharing an energetic reunion with Vito inside a lift.
“WE’RE… BACK IN BUSINESS!” Dianne enthusiastically captioned the viral post. “Come join us for a night packed with incredible dancing, big laughs, and plenty of surprises along the way. We can’t wait to bring this brand-new show to theatres across the country and share it with all of you.”
The flame-haired dancer concluded the announcement by urging fans to head over to their official ticketing platform, noting that pre-sale tickets drop tomorrow at noon, followed by the general public sale this Friday.
Strictly Co-Stars and Fans Explode with Excitement
The comment section instantly erupted as fellow Strictly professionals and celebrity alumni rushed to congratulate the duo.
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Amy Dowden raved: “Go on guys! Love this and can’t wait xxxx.”
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Vito’s former celebrity dance partner Fleur East screamed: “Woooooo!!!!!!! Let’s goooo!!! So excited for this.”
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Oti Mabuse cheered: “Let’s go mama,” while pro Michelle Tsiakkas added: “Let’s go guys! This looks amazing!”
The general public was equally ecstatic, with one fan swooning, “Cannot wait. This has made me so happy,” and another chiming in, “This is SO exciting!! Incredible announcement video as well.”
Getting Ready for a Revamped Strictly 2026 Lineup
The thrilling tour announcement comes as both Dianne and Vito prepare to return to the ballroom for the highly anticipated 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, which is undergoing a massive creative overhaul.
The duo will share the dance floor with an elite lineup of pros, including Amy Dowden, Aljaz Skorjanec, Nikita Kuzmin, and the reigning champion Carlos Gu.
The upcoming series will also debut a brand-new hosting trio following the monumental departures of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman last year. Television favorite Emma Willis, fan-favorite pro dancer Johannes Radebe, and beloved comedian Josh Widdicombe are officially stepping in to take the reins of the long-running reality competition, promising a fresh and thrilling era for viewers.
