BBC Strictly Come Dancing star going to Blackpool with 'target' amid exit risk

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A former Strictly Come Dancing star has said one of this year's contestants will be going to Blackpool as a 'target' this year as they risk leaving the competition.

Show legend Vincent Simone couldn’t hide his excitement when discussing the famous Blackpool week, which takes place in the 2024 run of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (November 16) and explained how the iconic ballroom is the pinnacle for a ballroom performer.

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'.

And as well as the performances from the eight remaining couples left in the competition, the week nine 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. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shayne Ward shares reality after exit as actress partner pays tribute "Blackpool has so much history in the world of ballroom dancing," Vincent said when speaking to 10bet. "It’s a legendary venue to dance and the entire experience is so magical for any performer to experience.