Strictly Blackpool… Strictly Come Dancing is hot-footing to the spiritual home of all things ballroom Blackpool Tower

BBC One’s dance spectacular Strictly Come Dancing is hot-footing it to the spiritual home of all things ballroom as the show decamps to Blackpool for one night only, as part of the sparkling seventh series.

Bringing a touch of old-world grandeur and glamour to the smash hit show, Blackpool’s famous Tower Ballroom will play host to a special edition of the programme on Saturday 7 November 2009.

Waltzing their way to the north, hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will be joined by the nine remaining couples in the competition, as well as the judging panel of Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Alesha Dixon.

Jay Hunt, Controller, BBC One, says: “It’s great that this year Strictly Come Dancing is going back to the home of ballroom. Our night in Blackpool will add extra sparkle to this series.”

Blackpool Tower Ballroom originally played host to the popular BBC series Come Dancing, which was the predecessor for today’s hit show.

Strictly Come Dancing has previously broadcast from Blackpool. The last time was the final of series two in 2004, when actress Jill Halfpenny and her dancing partner Darren Bennett were crowned Strictly champions.

Councillor Maxine Callow, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Tourism & Regeneration, said: “Blackpool is absolutely thrilled to be hosting Strictly Come Dancing again and is very grateful to the BBC for bringing this fantastic spectacle back to the home of ballroom dancing.

“Blackpool’s world-famous Tower Ballroom will once again look fabulous on TV and, as November 7th is the last weekend of the illuminations, I’m sure all the dancers and celebrities will enjoy the wonderful atmosphere here.”

Michael Williams, Operations Director, Blackpool Tower, said: “It is fantastic news that the BBC is once again bringing Strictly to the Tower Ballroom. The ballroom will certainly add to the atmosphere and give this year’s contestants the opportunity to dance in magnificent surroundings – it really is a welcome return.”

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56 Responses to “Strictly Blackpool… Strictly Come Dancing is hot-footing to the spiritual home of all things ballroom Blackpool Tower”

1. james walton says:

   November 19, 2010 at 2:32 pm

   How do i obtain tickets for 21-11-2010 come dancing show at tower ballroom Blackpool
2. Gale Woodcock says:

   November 20, 2010 at 1:55 am

   Please make my dreams come true. One ticket needed please.
3. claire hall says:

   December 16, 2010 at 5:59 pm

   it would make my nannas dreams come true to get tickets, but I cant seem to find out how to purchase tickets, how do I do this? She is disabled in a wheelchair, so we will need wheelchair access.
4. Lorna Fraser says:

   March 7, 2011 at 10:15 pm

   I would love to get 2 tickets for my 2 friends for stricktly come dancing at blackpool tower for 2011… it would please them so much they are both in there 60 and are really lovely women …could you please tell me where to get them from..
5. janet hockton says:

   April 12, 2011 at 3:18 pm

   please how do i get tickets for the blackpool show?
6. heather madeley says:

   June 23, 2011 at 11:23 pm

   i would love to buy 2 tickets for the strictly come dancing show at blackpool tower ballroom this year as i have lovely memories of dancing there when i was young and love this show more than anythig else on television.i need to know how to get them.

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