Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers Lauren Oakley and Graziano Di Prima were on hand to cut the ribbon to officially open Blackpool’s Christmas by the Sea attraction.

The 79-year-old said this is an “intense” week as she returns to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Just two dancers who came out on top at Blackpool have gone on to lift the Glitterball in 19 years on the BBC show.

BLACKPOOL is billed as the most sparkle-filled night of Strictly Come Dancing. Celebrity contestants can’t wait to strut their stuff on the floor of Britain’s most famous ballroom. But toppin…

The Strictly star looked full of energy as he headed to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday morning. 

The Strictly Come Dancing stars made it through to the iconic Blackpool week as they opened up on life away from the dancefloor.

"40 is looking to be the most beautiful year yet."

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The historic ballroom dates back to 1894 and has hosted more than just Ann Widdecombe on Strictly Come Dancing during its lifetime

It is big and it is certainly blue and ready to welcome Strictly stars, judges and crew

“The Tower is just spectacular and it’s still the place to be when it comes to dancing. The stars are always so excited to be here”

The TV star posed with Carlos Gu, her BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer, on Instagram on Friday - a day before the Blackpool special.

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.

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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.