With their bodies entwined, the Strictly Come Dancing professionals have held each other’s hands hundreds of times to retrace their steps on the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
And when they finally return to dancing’s spiritual home for the first time in three years on Saturday night, emotions will run high as they reach out to hold each other close once again.
The first steps they took on that celebrated floor will be running through the minds of at least three of the pros because for many – including head judge Shirley Ballas – their dance journey began here.
