The BBC Bad Education star spoke out on Instagram as he posed up in the North West town, ahead of taking part on Strictly Come Dancing with Nikita Kuzmin this evening.

Despite giving zero criticism of the dance, Craig failed to score Layton a perfect 10 for his Argentine Tango last weekend.

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Laing took part in Strictly Come Dancing three years ago alongside dance partner Karen Hauer.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Janette Manrara and husband Alijaz Skorjanec welcomed their first child in July, a baby daughter called Lyra

The iconic BBC show airs from the iconic Tower Ballroom on Saturday night, with Angela set to dance alongside Kai Widdrington, her pro partner, having reached the landmark stage.

The BBC pro dancer spoke out ahead of Strictly Come Dancing reaching Blackpool this weekend, with the show at the iconic Tower Ballroom on Saturday evening.

Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke opened up about the lie he told family and friends to cover for his alcoholic dad stabbing him in the leg and stomach as a child

Fans have been left "obsessed" with the trip down memory lane, ahead of her and Nigel Harman's performance on the BBC show tonight.

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.