Fans have called on the BBC Strictly judges to up their game, after Ellie and rival Layton Williams failed to land a 40/40 score on Saturday night in Blackpool.

The head judge on the show fought back tears over Annabel's routine as the series aired its annual Blackpool special on Saturday November 18, from 6.40pm on BBC One.

BBC fans trying to watch the Blackpool edition of the smash-hit show ran into trouble trying to stream it on catch-up on Saturday night after the credits rolled on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing aired from Blackpool on Saturday night - with the BBC EastEnders and Casualty star underwhelming the four.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman and his professional partner Katya Jones closed the show on Saturday night as they performed at the iconic Blackpool Tower.

The EastEnders star smiled his way back into the ballroom on Saturday night alongside his professional dance partner

A Former Strictly Come Dancing winner made a surprise return to the show during The Blackpool Tower Ballroom special on Saturday.

Claudia wowed fans in the Nadine Merabi number

The couples perform in Blackpool this week

The couples perform in Blackpool this week

Viewers have said they noticed the BBC EastEnders star fighting back tears during his interview with Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer married fitness professional Jordan Wyn-Jones in the summer of 2022 - but last month it was revealed their marriage was over

Strictly Come Dancing star - who is paired up with Carlos Gu for the ongoing series - spoke out after a BBC producer on a show she had previously worked on allegedly made a vile remark about her.

Others, however, were angered by Nigel's actions after his latest performance with dance partner Katya Jones

BBC viewers spoke out after seeing Kelvin Fletcher in the audience for the live show tonight - with some fans cheekily saying they'd "rather" have Oti Mabuse, who he won the show with, back.

Strictly fans say Angela is likely to be voted off the show this weekend, after a tell-tale sign in the opening group number.

Twitter users reacted in a frenzy after Layton Williams' Strictly Come Dancing performance during the show's Blackpool special has been dubbed "creative genius" on Saturday night.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro Carlos Gu broke down in tears on Saturday night as he impressed the judges with Angela Scanlon