dance contest couldn't head up north, Strictly paid homage instead at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire. There was a joyous opening dance routines packed with Blackpool traditions including colourful beach huts, a puppet show, head judge Shirley Ballas wearing a 'kiss me quick' hat - and the dancers donned swimsuits, shorts and vibrant shirts as they danced to Walking On Sunshine.But fans took to social media with their observations."Don’t understand a Blackpool week when they’re not in Blackpool," huffed one."Didn’t know it was always sunny in Blackpool," said another on Twitter."Great opening but perhaps they should have worn wind proof costumes to make it more like Blackpool," said another."Blackpool week.
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