In reaction to officially turning on the Illuminations, Paddy McGuinness said: "Amazing, what a crowd! Look at that now, it's all going. Everyone was buzzing and it's fantastic for the local community."
Here are our best pictures of the actor and presenter on an evening to remember for Blackpool...
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Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026 | National World
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Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026 | National World
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Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026 | National World
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Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026 | National World
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Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026 | National World
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Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026 | National World