Anton Du Beke is a favoured judge on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing but away from the ballroom, the professional is a proud father of twins, which are the 'best thing' to have happened in his life

The judge was on top form for an evening at the Philharmonic Hall attended by ECHO writer Ryan Paton

Dan was on it Takes Two last night with Janette Manrara, after he starred on the show two years ago opposite pro partner Nadiya Bychkova, who this year is benched.

As Strictly heads to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the show's incredible pros explain why it holds a special place in dancers' hearts

Strictly Come Dancing week nine, live: Blackpool welcomes the final ... - The Telegraph

This weekend's show marks the BBC One dance contest's return to Blackpool as per the show's annual tradition

It comes as week nine of the hit competition will see the remaining couples perform in Blackpool

Take a quickstep down memory lane with these throwbacks to some of the best Strictly Come Dancing performances in Blackpool

The ill-timed injury from the BBC Strictly Come Dancing star came as she prepared to return to the show - but it has thrown the plan into chaos.

Angela Rippon's Strictly Come Dancing diary: 'Blackpool, here we come!' - The Telegraph

The head judge, 63, flashed a huge smile as she was seen heading back to her hotel with her boyfriend Danny, 50, in Blackpool.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has returned her £60 engagement ring to her ex husband Jordan Wyn-Jones after their shock split in October, according to the Australian fitness expert's father

In a photo posted on Instagram, Buswell’s father is seen smiling while lying down in a hospital bed and waving at the camera

The professional dancer, 34, had choreographed the routine and both ladies looked sensational as they took to the stage in matching silver gowns.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 viewers will see the judges unite with the remaining celebrity contestants on Saturday night, as they perform together in a BBC series shake-up

Former Coronation Street star Ellie and her professional partner continue to stoke the rumour mill

The Channel 5 newsreader refused to take part in a segment on the spin-off show