Strictly Come Dancing Star Lands Role in Stage Show

They might have been eliminated from the show recently but it seems one star’s dancing dreams have only just begun!

Strictly Come Dancing’s Lisa Riley is due to star in Strictly Confidential, a stage show written and directed by judge Craig Revel Horwood.

The Emmerdale actress will join professional dancers Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite in the production which is said to draw on the celebrities’ inspirations during the programme.

Lisa was very popular on the show but was sent home on Saturday.

Speaking about it Lisa said: “When I first signed up to Strictly I had no idea that I’d be able to ballroom dance, so I was thrilled to be asked to do the live tour.

“Being able to be a part of Strictly Confidential as well is such a great opportunity and I’m really looking forward to continue working with Craig, Artem, Natalie and Ian well into next year,” she explained to the Independent.

Craig is known for being mean but he has given the actress and role in his show.

The 36-year-old, who has impressed both the judges and the public with her enthusiasm and agility during the competition, narrowly missed out on a place in the grand final when she was eliminated at the weekend.

But it seems that on this occasion, the cloud does have a silver lining! (Although, while we're happy for Lisa, we are a little bit sad that it's not Nicky Byrne who will be shaking his hips next June.)