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Lucinda Herbert

15 photos as fans meet Strictly Come Dancing contestants in Blackpool ahead of Tower Ballroom show

The biggest weekend in the Strictly Calendar is here.

The eyes of Strictly Come Dancing fans from across the country are on Blackpool this weekend as the show returns to the town.

This morning, the BBC show’s celebrity contestants and professional dancers arrived at the iconic Tower Ballroom and were once again met by crowds of fans.

Before Saturday night’s show many of the stars have sat down for a chat with us to discuss all things Blackpool.

You can read our interview with George Clarke and Alexis Warr here and Lewis Cope and Katya Jones here,

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