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Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left upset as Annabel Croft announces her new dance partner.
The former tennis star is currently dancing alongside professional partner Johannes Radebe, but it looks like the partnership is not to last. The 57-year-old took to social media to share that her Strictly journey is set to continue in the new year as she's been confirmed for the show's 2024 live tour.
She was announced to be taking part alongside fellow stars Angela Scanlon, Krishnan Guru-Murthy,Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach, Angela Rippon and stage and screen star Layton Williams.
Confirming the news along with a photo showing all the celebrity participants, Annabel said: "Some very exciting news, which I have been SO excited to share with you all… The dancing dream continues as I will be taking part in the Strictly Tour."
Annabel and Johannes won't be dancing together on tour (PA)
Annabel is through to the quarter finals (BBC/Ray Burmiston)However, it was revealed that her dancing journey with Johannes is coming to an end as he won't be taking part in the tour. Instead, Annabel will be paired with Graziano Di Prima and she's not the only one going through a dance partner change as Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be partnered with Jowita Przystal as his on-show partner Lauren Oakley is already doing a dancing tour with Giovanni Pernice.
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Fans of the show were excited to hear Annabel would be on the tour, but sad that she wouldn't be dancing with her original partner. One said: "No Johannes??? I bought my tickets too soon!"
A second fan commented: "Cannot wait to hopefully watch @angelascanlon and @gkx_carlos dance their AT. Soooo pleased that @annabel_croft will also be on the tour but gutted she isn't dancing with @johannesradebe," as a third added: "Brilliant news. Shame that it won't be with Johannes but Graziano is an amazing dancer and a lovely human being!! Many congratulations to you."
Annabel and Johannes have been impressing the public and the judges from day one with their partnership. Last weekend saw the pair make it through to yet another week of the competition.
The duo wore matching black and yellow outfits as they performed their paso doble to Espana Cani by Trad during Saturday night's live show. They were voted through by viewers to dance another week and have already been in the training room to prepare for the quarter finals. They are set to dance a foxtrot to For Good from Wicked for musicals week.
Last week saw Angela Scanlon and partner Carlos Gu leave the competition as they landed themselves in the bottom two. They went head to head with Layton Williams and his partner Nikita Kuzmin, who were voted by judges to dance another week.
This weekend will see the remaining contestants performing a dance for musicals weeks. Songs such as Mary Poppins, Dirty Dancing and Beauty and The Beast will be featured.