A certain Miss Riley shall be hosting it.
http://strictlycomedancinglive.com/2...ing-live-2014/

Can I ask for a refund?

She really has got her chubby little feet well and truly under the table?

That link should come with a warning - the photo was an unpleasant shock.

I was thinking about getting tickets - won't bother now.

Who has hosted in the past?

Kate Thornton (who as part of the opening routine used to be lifted up by the male pros).

I think they'll have to use a crane this time.

I recognised the name, the face is vaguely familiar, but can't say I know Kate.

As for Lisa, don't forget it's the other way round. She lifts the Pro(s)

....I will start having nightmares now...

Kate Thornton & Zoe Ball have done it previously. Lisa really must have some dirt on Craig

I was considering trying to get a ticket in case Mark toured but not now

I had already got tickets for the third row and not even in Newcastle just in case.... oh.... whatever!!!

She was the presenter of X Factor before Dermot.

I am in no way a fan of Ms Riley and ummed and ahhed about getting a ticket for Strictly Confidential last year. In the end, I couldn't pass up the chance of seeing three of my favourite pros (Artem, Ian and Natalie) dancing, so off I went to the Colston Hall in Bristol.

In the end, I didn't have to stick my fingers in my ears when Lisa was on the stage, nor avert my gaze when she was dancing with Artem. I have to be fair and say she was okay, not wildly over the top and quite disarming when talking about her life and career.

I'm still not a fan, but my advice would be not to let her presence on the tour put you off going along to what is a very enjoyable show.

oh bl**dy hell

Why?????!?!!?!!!

Is nowhere Strictly related Riley free anymore?

Damn it - I have tickets, I love Kate Thornton as tour host, what a blinking disappointment

So glad I didnt buy tickets this year . I wouldnt go if she was hosting .

Indeed... will be a huge disappointment ....booo......Loved Kate on tour ...
Hope you are right peevy ....

Haven't bought tickets yet (I usually wait to see who's doing it), but this isn't exactly spurring me on.

Can't understand what the producer's/Craig's continued obsession with her is.

I would not buy tickets unless I knew that my favourites were taking part.

What do you mean by 'possible bad news'?

Such bad news for the live shows, it is a big turn off.

Even if I was thinking of buying tickets, THAT would be decison made not to bother.

When will Revel Horwood realise she's just not popular???

You should be able to under the 'Sale of Goods Act' as she is 'not fit for purpose'.

I really do wonder about the mentality of people who mainly focus on mocking the appearance of someone they dislike rather than attempting to make a mature point.

Wow, some real nasty comments about Lisa Riley here. She's fine.

Deep, deep sympathy for those who have bought tickets and were getting all excited. How awful for you

Maybe you could flog them on ebay? Mind you, once everyone finds out who's going to be there .........

The point is, she was a soap actor, not a presenter. Why on earth the strictly team insist on keeping her around is a mystery to me.

She must have been popular last year as she was kept in for weeks after other more able dancers were voted out. She is a bit OTT but perfectly harmless and I certainly wouldn't let whoever was comparing a show influence whether I saw it or not. I go to see the dancing.

I'm guessing that her 'larger than life' personality is what makes her so popular with the 'powers that be'. I guess that size isn't everything !