ARLENE Phillips has waltzed back on to Strictly Come Dancing’s panel.

But we won’t be seeing her on TV screens, for the 66-year-old will be reunited with fellow judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli when the show goes on the road next year including four nights at the BIC from July 14-17.

Alesha Dixon, 30, who took Arlene’s place on the Saturday night show, will not be a judge on the 33-day tour although it’s thought she may be dancing.

There was a national outcry among fans when Arlene was replaced on the judging panel by former series winner Alesha with critics accusing the BBC of ageism by axing Arlene in favour of a less experienced but younger woman.