Ex-Strictly Come Dancing pro Joanne Clifton has announced her new job – starring in the UK tour of Flashdance – The Musical.

Clifton, who won the last series of Strictly with Ore Oduba, announced on Thursday she was quitting the BBC ballroom dancing show.

She said her role as Alex Owens in the UK tour was “another dream come true”.

Clifton added: “I think everyone in the world, whether dancer or non-dancer, as soon as they hear What A Feeling, remembers that iconic scene at the end of the film.

“I’m over the moon! It’s another amazing opportunity in my musical theatre career and I can once again sing and act alongside dancing. I just hope the water’s not too cold when it falls on me!”

Joanne Clifton in Flashdance the Musical (Flashdance)
Joanne Clifton in Flashdance the Musical (Flashdance)

Singer-songwriter Ben Adams, best known for being in the band A1, also stars in the tour.

Fellow Strictly professionals Oksana Platero and Natalie Lowe also announced they have left the BBC show.