The Strictly Come Dancing stars reportedly partied until 3am after the opening night of their UK tour on Friday – just hours before they had to perform again.
According to The Sun, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier (20) and the show's winner, Ellie Leach (22), were among those at the lavish hotel party.
The stars impressed the audience at their first live show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.
Afterwards, Strictly bosses reportedly spent £3,000 renting an entire floor at the Malmaison Hotel in Birmingham for the tour launch celebrations.
After a three-course meal and drinks, the party really got going with dancing until the early hours of the morning to sounds played over the phone.
The Strictly Come Dancing stars reportedly partied until 3am after the opening night of their UK tour on Friday – just hours before they had to perform again
The stars wowed the crowd at their first live show at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on Friday evening (Dianne Buswell seen in the middle).
But after staying up until 3 a.m., there was a matinée performance on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and then a second show at 7 p.m.
A witness told the publication: “They danced in the arena all evening but that didn't stop them.”
“The hotel bar was completely closed and all the guests were in bed but still leaving at 3am.
“They didn’t have a DJ, but they made the most of the party by plugging their phones into the wall, playing music and dancing to it.”
The BBC has been contacted by Web for comment.
In November it was announced which celebrities would take to the glittering dance floor on the tour, which began in Birmingham on January 19th.
Before the first show, Bobby said: “I love dancing and I love Strictly, so what better way to continue this brilliant experience than on the live tour!”
“I’ve heard from Dianne how much fun everyone has on the streets, so I can’t wait to perform with her in front of this huge stadium crowd next year.”
Afterwards, Strictly bosses reportedly spent £3,000 renting an entire floor at the Malmaison Hotel in Birmingham for the tour launch celebrations (Ellie Leach, Kai Widdrington and Dianne seen on Friday night after the first show)
But after staying up until 3 a.m., there was a matinée performance on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and then a second show at 7 p.m
Ellie and her professional partner Vito Coppola were crowned Strictly Come Dancing champions last year, with the pair being hit with romance rumors throughout the series.
The former Coronation Street actress, 22, became the show's youngest ever winner when she beat Bobby and Layton Williams to the post after each couple performed three dances for the judges.
Ellie and Vito appeared energetic at the photocall in Birmingham on Thursday, a day before the live show.
Other dance couples on the program for this year's show include Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Jowita Przystal, Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu.
Krishnan said: “My entire time on Strictly has changed my life.” So the chance to move on, take on another challenge and go on tour, this time with a new dance partner in Jowita, is irresistible. I can barely wait for it!'
Other dance couples on the program for this year's show include Angela Rippon and Kai Widdington and Layton Williams with Nikita Kuzmin.
Amanda Abbington was reportedly “furious after being denied a place on the Strictly Come Dancing tour”.
The 51-year-old actress dated professional dancer Giovanni Pernice but left the BBC One show midway through the series last year, citing “personal issues”.
This month it was revealed that she had been “diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder” following her appearance on the show.
Now, according to The Mirror, sources have reportedly claimed the Sherlock star is “furious” because he wasn't offered a place on the 21-date series.
An insider told the publication: “Amanda made it clear she was desperate to have a place.” It was a real blow to her and she was fuming. She felt snubbed.'
The dancers will join legendary Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who made his live tour debut earlier this year.
Anton said: “It was my first Strictly tour earlier this year and I was blown away by the scale and spectacle of the live experience.”
“I’m really excited to be back with the whole gang next year and look forward to another incredible tour.”
Janette Manrara will host the tour after the star replaced Zoe Ball as host of It Takes Two in 2022.
She said: “What an incredible start to 2024!” It's always a huge honor for me to host the live tour as it brings everything that viewers love about the Strictly TV show to thousands of people across the UK love.
“It’s a great evening for the whole family – I can’t wait!”
The tour is choreographed and directed by Craig Revel Horwood and promises audiences an evening of glamor and excitement.
A witness told the publication: “They danced in the arena all evening but that didn't stop them.” The hotel bar was completely closed but was still open at 3am (picture of cast)
In November it was announced which celebrities would be taking to the glittering dance floor (pictured only women) on the tour, which began in Birmingham on January 19th.
Craig Revel Horwood said: “What better way to start the New Year than with the Strictly Live Tour!” It will be great to be back on the road with Shirley, Anton and Janette.
“To entertain you all, there will be a WONDERFUL line-up of celebrities and professional dancers from this year’s series.”
“And as you'd expect, we'll have a few special surprises in store for the arena audience along the way. 'One word, three syllables – FAB-U-LOUS!'
For ticket information, visit strictcomedancinglive.com
COME TO STRICTLY DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2024
19-21 January Birmingham Utilita Arena
(Friday 19th, 7.30 p.m., Saturday 20th, 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m., Sunday 21st, 1.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.)
23rd January Sheffield Utilita Arena
(Tuesday 23rd at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)
24th-25th January Newcastle Utilita Arena
(Wednesday 24th, 7:30 p.m., Thursday 25th, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)
26-28 January OVO Hydro Glasgow
(Friday 26th, 7:30 p.m., Saturday 27th, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 28th, 1:30 p.m.)
30-31 January M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
(Tuesday 30, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday 31, 7:30 p.m.)
01.-02. February First Direct Arena Leeds
(Thursday 1 at 7:30 p.m., Friday 2 at 7:30 p.m.)
03.-04. February AO Arena Manchester
(Saturday 3rd at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 4th at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.)
06.-08. February Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
(Tuesday 6th, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday 7th, 7:30 p.m., Thursday 8th, 7:30 p.m.)
9th-11th February The O2 London
(Friday 9th, 7:30 p.m., Saturday 10th, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 11th, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: £35 – £100 (price range varies depending on venue)
All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to an event fee