The Strictly Come Dancing stars will take to the ballroom in Blackpool this weekend (Image: James Maloney/LancsLive)

It's finally that time of year again when the glitz and glamour of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom makes its way up north to Blackpool. But what is so special about the seaside town and why is it famous for ballroom dancing? This weekend will see the remaining couples take to the floor for an iconic night of dancing.

Whether you visit for the fish and chips, the Pleasure Beach or simply a stroll down the prom, Blackpool is also famous for ballroom dancing thanks to the iconic Tower Ballroom.

Each week Strictly Come Dancing is filmed in Elstree Studios, but for one week every year the programme packs up and moves to Blackpool.

This year's remaining celebrities,

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