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The corporation says Strictly is "an inclusive show" after receiving complaints from some viewers.
The corporation says Strictly is "an inclusive show" after receiving complaints from some viewers.
It’s the resort’s annual showcase where Blackpool is under the spotlight and glitterball, beamed into millions of homes nationwide.
The Italian choreographer, 64, showed off his physique in a black vest top during an appearance at the city's Pavilions Market, where he picked up some groceries.
The corporation says Strictly is "an inclusive show" after receiving complaints from some viewers.
DUNFERMLINE war veteran JJ Chalmers is joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
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BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing will return to TV screens for its 18th series in October, and producers have opened applications for a live audience.
The long-time Strictly judge has confirmed that he'll be appearing on the Sunday results show via video link.
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A "reduced audience" will be welcomed back to the studio for the competition.
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Contestants will not physically go to Blackpool but they will "celebrate" the venue, the BBC says.
Contestants will not physically go to Blackpool but they will "celebrate" the venue, the BBC says.
Strictly Come Dancing has revealed its first trailer for the new series of the dancing show, which is set to start in October.
The preview shared to the show's Instagram Stories vows that fans will no longer be suffering with the weekday blues as they add some much-needed sparkle to Saturday nights.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals and their children: See photos of Ola and James Jordan, Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev and more doting parents.