- Bookmark the BBC Shows and Tours page now. Do it before you forget.
- Set a calendar alert for June. That’s when applications usually open.
- Apply for multiple dates. The more shows you request, the better your odds. Think of it as dating—play the field.
- Cross your everything. Toes, fingers, eyes—whatever works.
Worst-Case Scenario? You Still Win
If you don’t get picked, don’t cry into your cup of tea. You can still watch the show on TV. You’ll save a fortune on travel, and you can eat your own snacks during the ad breaks. No security guard will judge your crisps.
And hey, there’s always the Strictly Tour in the spring. Those tickets are easier to get—because you actually pay for them. It’s the same dancing, just with fewer Claudia puns.
So go on. Try your luck. Apply. Wait. Hope. And if you get that golden email? Wear your comfiest shoes and prepare to be utterly, ridiculously happy. You earned it, you lucky duck.