The BBC has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to Blackpool, its "spiritual home", later this year following two cancellations during the pandemic. The broadcaster has filmed on and off at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom since 2004 and made it an annual fixture from 2013 to 2019.
The seaside town special is a milestone in the series in November that dancers, celebrities and fans look forward to. Blackpool week is usually when the Strictly dancers take their performances to the next level.
Now the venue, which has been an iconic home for British dance for more than 100 years, will also get to show off its £1.1 million lockdown makeover. It has seen many legendary Strictly moments over the years including when former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls rode a flaming piano whilst performing the Jerry Lee Lewis classic Great Balls of Fire.
