After three very enjoyable but gruelling months on the television show, the seven stars of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing have signed up to go through it all again as part of the Strictly Live Tour.

The tour, which visits the O2 Arena this month, will be hosted by 2012 Strictly star Lisa Riley and promises to be the most glittering tour yet over 31 shows.

It’s a big commitment – but one which the stars can’t wait for, with many relishing the chance to get back on the dance floor and show off their skills to a home crowd.

Strictly Come Dancing 2013 runner-up and Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede, who will be reunited with her dance partner Artem Chigvintsev, says: “ It will be the first time my mum has seen me dance live. During the series she wanted to stay at home so she could vote for me so it will be the first time she will see me dance.“ But does Natalie, 29, who famously suffered from a recurring back injury during her time on Strictly, think she is ready to don those famous costumes again?

“I’m desperate to cling on to some sequins again. I’ve heard you can buy them so I might get one as a memento of my Strictly experience.“ Strictly Come Dancing 2013 winner, footballer’s wife and TV presenter Abbey Clancy, 27, married to former England and Stoke striker Peter Crouch, is another star desperate not to hang up her dance shoes.

“For me Strictly has been the most incredible experience and I wanted to carry on forever,“ she says. “Peter loves dancing and so does our daughter Sophia. When I was on Strictly she wouldn’t watch the show unless she was wearing a tutu and little dance shoes. The costumes on the show are beautiful and I love the fact the tour means I can carry on getting made up, getting a fake tan, tons of glitter and millions of hair extensions. It’s every girl’s dream.“ Abbey’s not the only one who’s itching to get back into her Strictly costume.

Waterloo Road star Mark Benton, 48, was knocked out in week nine but was a firm favourite with fans for his off-the-wall routines and outlandish outfits with partner Iveta Lukosiute. “I think we’re going to do You Can’t Touch This on the tour,“ Mark says, who lost three stone during his time on the show.

“We want to really surprise people on the tour. Ben Cohen kept taking his top off to win over the ladies, so maybe I will take my trousers off?“ he jokes.

Rugby player Ben Cohen’s topless Paso Doble with his partner Kristina Rihanoff was certainly one of the highlights of the series and one which Ben says he’s hoping to bring out again on the tour.

The 35-year-old, who helped England win the Rugby World Cup in Australia 2003, says: “The lessons I’ve learned on the show are life-lasting.

“Although Strictly is a competition, the real competition is with yourself, and how far you can push yourself and shed your inhibitions about dancing. I can’t wait to get around the country and show people what a fantastic production this is.“ Strictly Come Dancing 2013 runner-up and BBC Breakfast star Susanna Reid also built up a loyal following during her time on Strictly. The 42-year-old TV presenter was dubbed ‘Superwoman’ for her ability to fit in a demanding career on breakfast television, being a mum to three children and her training for the show. So performing in front of a crowd of 10,000 excited Strictly fans filing arenas should be a doddle, right?

“I work on TV so am used to performing in front of cameras and not seeing the whites of people’s eyes looking up at you and hoping to be entertained,“ she says.

“But performing to such a big crowd, you get the instant feedback that you don’t get with TV. I got a taste of it during Strictly in front of the studio audience and more so at Blackpool and I am looking forward to it again on the tour.“ One person who’s certainly not frightened of the judges is Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden, 54. The business guru is chomping at the bit to get back in front of Len, Craig and Bruno for another chance at dancing with her partner Robin Windsor.

“I went out of the show quite early on“ she says “So for me the tour will be an extension of my time on Strictly and a chance to perfect the routines.

But it’s not only this year’s crop of celebrities limbering up for a return to the Strictly dance floor.

Westlife star Nicky Byrne, who appeared in last year’s series, is also dry cleaning his tuxedo and polishing up his dance shoes for another shot at getting his hands on the glitter ball trophy.

“I’m looking forward to getting in front of the judges again. You always have good fun and banter with them and I’ve had a year to prepare my one-liners!“

  • Strictly Come Dancing Live is at 02 Arena, Peninsula Square, SE10, February 8 and 9. Details: 020 8463 2000