Strictly Come Dancing ‘to return to Blackpool’ for new series

OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is reportedly set to return to Blackpool this year.
The BBC talent show has featured a stint in the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom since 2013 but the annual trip to the seaside resort has been cancelled for the last two series because of the COVID-19 outbreak – however a new report suggests telly bosses are hoping to bring the episodes back for the 2022 season.
A source told The Sun staff at the venue and nearby hotels in the town have been asked to start preparing for a possibly return in the autumn.
The insider said: “Blackpool week is such an important part of Strictly and everyone was gutted not to be able to go for the last two years.
“The production team are working out the logistics but everyone is feeling really hopeful that the show will be able to return there for 2022.
“And the fact that it will reach the landmark 20th series makes it all the more important.”
‘Strictly’ is set to return in the autumn and it was reported over the weekend BBC are hoping to land some huge names for the new series – including ITV regular Holly Willoughby.
The ‘This Morning’ star has previously insisted she’s unlikely to tackle the show as she fears her dancing is just not up to scratch, but the Mail on Sunday newspaper reported BBC bosses are keen to get her onboard.
A source told the publication: “Bosses at the BBC want Holly to be theirs, it’s as simple as that … If they can keep her sweet … then they hope they can gradually woo her into the right thing. “With the exception of ‘Strictly’ which is only on for a few months of the year, the Beeb struggle for big entertainment programmes, particularly those hosted by women. “Holly is popular across generations – she appeals to young and old. To the BBC, she is an absolute gem, they want her and they will spend the money that they have to. “Holly is very much aware and takes the view that she will go where the programmes are. “So if the BBC get the shows right, it’s simple – they will get her.”

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