‘Strictly Come Dancing' will bring back four legendary finalists for a spectacular group as part of this year's Blackpool Week.
Taking place on 22nd and 23rd November, Blackpool Week will see the return of Ashley Roberts, Danny Mac, Jay McGuiness and Layton Williams. They will join forces with Strictly's Professional Dancers for a dazzling routine that will see them each revisit one of their most famous ‘Strictly' moments, before coming together for a joyful celebration of dance in the lavish surroundings of The Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Jay McGuiness was crowned ‘Strictly' champion in 2015, with Danny Mac and Ashley Roberts reaching the finals of their Strictly series in 2016 and 2018 respectively, and Layton becoming a Strictly finalist most recently, in 2023. All four danced in Blackpool as part of their series. The new routine will feature elements of Jay and Ashley's iconic Jives, Danny's famous Samba, and Layton's showstopping Quickstep.
Blackpool's Saturday live show will open with a huge performance from Steps of their biggest hits, accompanied by the Strictly Professional Dancers, celebrities and the four judges. The returning finalists' routine, choreographed by Jason Gilkinson, will air as part of Blackpool's Sunday results show, which will also feature a very special performance from Lewis Capaldi accompanied by the Strictly Professionals.
On returning to ‘Strictly', Ashley Roberts says: “I’m so excited and grateful to be back on the shiny floor in Blackpool again. Nearly a decade later, let’s see if these jive legs can still do their thing! Sequins always help, I’m sure.”
Danny Mac says: “Dancing in Blackpool was an absolute highlight of my time on ‘Strictly'. To be heading back up to The Tower Ballroom once again is as thrilling as it is terrifying, but I can’t wait to be reunited with all the wonderful people who make this show.”
Jay McGuiness says: “I feel extremely lucky to be part of the ‘Strictly' alumni that are going to shake our booties again. I’m ready to have some fun with the old gang and the new gang.”
Layton Williams says: “I'm absolutely buzzing to be back on THE most iconic dance floor there is. Blackpool brings back so many fab memories and it's a true honour to be invited back… Let's hope I’ve still got it, eh?!”
‘Strictly Come Dancing' continues tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 6.30pm, where the eight remaining couples will fight for their place in Blackpool.
This weekend's episodes will also feature a guest performance from Olly Murs plus Strictly's first ever collaboration between the Strictly Professionals and the award-winning dance troupe Diversity, for a group number that sees Hip Hop collide with the Golden Age of Hollywood.
