Confirming the news, a BBC spokesperson said: “Blackpool is a milestone moment in every series of Strictly that our audience, our celebs and professional dancers look forward to. “Whilst we’ll be unable to physically go to Blackpool this series, we’ll still be celebrating this iconic venue and bringing it to life from our studio in […]
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Mariah Carey UK concert confirmed as she joins Blackpool Livewire Festival – tickets info
The singing superstar will be at the Livewire Festival in the North of England, where she will play on Friday, August 24. Also on the bill so far are Boyz II Men and Matt Goss on the previous day, Thursday 23. The festival continues on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August, with headliners and additional […]
Scottish travel agent slammed for advertising blue-watered images as Blackpool
An unnamed travel agent in Scotland has been mocked after claims they used images of the Costa Brava to advertise a holiday in Blackpool. The photo used shows a beautiful blue watered cove, thought to be in sunny Costa Brava, claiming it was Blackpool. Placed in the window of one of the travel agents in […]
Watch: Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s newest 50-mile-per-hour rollercoaster Icon
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has unveiled thrilling footage its new rollercoaster Icon, being powered for the first time. Racing through a labyrinth of tracks, the video shows the heart-stopping twists on turns on Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s hotly-anticipated £16.25 million roller coaster. Not one for the faint hearted, those brave enough to jump on board Icon can […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Fans disappointed by ‘worst Blackpool ever’ amid Debbie shock
The BBC competition’s latest instalment saw the remaining eight contestants trek to the world-famous Blackpool ballroom but fans of the hugely-popular show were underwhelmed by the confusing performances. Show favourite Debbie McGee, 59, and her professional partner Giovanni Pernice shocked with a Spice Girls medley, as she gave a rollicking routine filled with podiums and […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Ruth Langsford SNAPS as husband Eamonn makes Blackpool jibe
The pair were hosting today’s edition of This Morning when the Irish presenter mocked his wife’s abilities on the popular BBC series. When the couple both went to read out the autocue at the same time, Eamonn joked: “That’s why you couldn’t dance on Strictly.” Clearly annoyed with her husband’s comment, Ruth snapped back: “I […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Debbie McGee could PULL OUT of performing at Blackpool
The 59-year-old has been constantly topping the leaderboard and impressing viewers at home with her incredible performances alongside professional partner Giovanni Pernice. However, the challenging dances and tough rehearsals have taken its toll on Debbie as she’s been suffering from back pain. On Saturday night’s show, Paul Daniels widow admitted she has been recovering from […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Blackpool songs revealed – but what’s Debbie McGee dancing to?
The 59-year-old former magician’s assistant has consistently shot to the top of the leaderboard on this year’s series alongside professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 27. Last week the pair tore up the studio with a Salsa, as Italian pro Giovanni swung his celebrity around in lifts that had viewers in awe at the impressive techniques. […]
Strictly Come Dancing: Mollie King goes through GRUELLING training to make it to Blackpool
The Saturdays singer reveals she is so terrified of crashing out of the show ahead of the series highlight at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom that she is putting herself through the gruelling training to try to master the paso doble. Last weekend Mollie, 30, and her professional dance partner A J Pritchard were saved […]
Blackpool Illuminations switch on 2017: When do Blackpool Illuminations start?
The Blackpool Illuminations always promises a spectacular show with 2017 being no different. Thousands are attracted to the city every year, with over 100,000 applying for the ballot to enter the event. This year, the Star-Trek themed show boasts live performances from artists such as Example, Conor Maynard and Louisa Johnson. After the switch on […]
