Over the weekend, the beloved BBC dance show made its annual trip to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom - a highlight of every Strictly series and a venue steeped in ballroom history.
Strictly, normally filmed at Elstree Studios in London, first visited Blackpool in 2004 and 2005, before the tradition was cemented in 2009.
Since then, Blackpool Week has become one of the most anticipated episodes of the season.
Whether you missed the weekend’s action or simply want to relive the glitz and drama, enjoy this picture gallery of the best moments from Blackpool Week 2025, with images courtesy of the BBC.
5. Blackpool week on Strictly Come Dancing
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke. In a twist there was no elimination this weekend, after the 45-year-old RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star La Voix, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, pulled out, having initially been given a bye to the next round of the competition after the injury was announced last week. | BBC/Guy Levy
6. Blackpool week on Strictly Come Dancing
Former England footballer and Carlos Gu performed a dramatic and jaw-dropping Paso doble to the opera movement “O Fortuna”, which was given an impressive score of 39. | BBC/Guy Levy
7. Blackpool week on Strictly Come Dancing
With her partner Carlos Gu and their backing dancers – an addition that brings extra spice to all the Blackpool routines – Carney perfectly executed one of the best paso dobles Strictly has ever seen. | BBC/Guy Levy
8. Blackpool week on Strictly Come Dancing
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu (9+10+10+10) = 39 | BBC/Guy Levy