BBC Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special time tonight, full list of songs and dances and special guests

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Strictly Come Dancing is back at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for its dazzling 20th anniversary year. The eight remaining couples will excitedly take to the world-famous dance floor on Saturday night (November 16) in the one-off special.

Every year, Strictly heads to the seaside town to bring one of its live episodes to viewers from the world-famous venue that is said to be the 'home of ballroom dancing', with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman steering the hit dancing juggernaut.

But with an expanded cast of professional dancers and the electric Northern atmosphere, this year’s Blackpool special promises to be an unmissable celebration. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shayne Ward shares reality after exit as actress partner pays tribute And as well as the performances from the eight remaining couples in the BBC One dance contest, this Saturday's (November 16) live show will also feature a performance from Pet Shop Boys, who will open it with a medley of hits as the Strictly professional dancers perform a routine.

Fans can tune in on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, November 16, from 6.45pm. the results show will then air on Sunday, November 17, at the usualy time of 7.20pm on the same channel.