Strictly Come Dancing to return with a full series this year including Blackpool

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It’s the news fans of the dancing show wanted to hear – Strictly Come Dancing is going to return with a full series this year and that includes the pinnacle trip to Blackpool.

Bosses have told staff and the professional dancers to get ready for a full 13-show run.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, last year’s show only spanned nine shows.

The Sun reports that provisional plans show the crew have been told to expect a visit to ballroom capital Blackpool on November 20 after the popular trip was scrapped last year.

The trip to the famous Northwest location and its famous tower has been the centrepiece of the show for many seasons and last year marked the first time it was off the rota since 2010.



Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool
Blackpool is set to welcome back Strictly Come Dancing

This year’s series begins on September 25, making the start date almost a month earlier than last year.

The grand finale of the competition will take place on December 18 as the remaining dancers and their celeb partners battle it out for the Glitter Ball trophy.

A source told The Sun: “Strictly and the BBC set the gold standard last year in terms of putting a show on during a pandemic.

“They worked incredibly hard and they managed to keep instances of Covid-19 right down. There were rigorous protocols in place.



Katya Jones Strictly
Katya Jones has reportedly been told to prepare for 13 Strictly shows

“They’re going to use what they learned to put on a full series this year.

“That means 13 episodes will be returning — and all of the themed weeks.”

The source continued, saying everyone on the show was “really excited” about the prospect of heading back to Blackpool for a show.

The show was hit by several cases of coronavirus last year with some couples needing to withdraw from the competition.



Bill Bailey Strictly
Bill Bailey won last year’s Strictly Come Dancing

This included the show’s first ever same-sex dance pairing, world champion boxer Nicola Adams and professional Katya Jones.

Because of the disruptions, bosses also had to run four highlights shows instead of a live event.

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Originally from https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-returns-full-23853277

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