BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell says 'we're off' as she gives Chris McCausland update

Dianne Buswell has told fans 'we're off' as she gave an update on her and Chris McCausland's journey to Blackpool for their next Strictly Come Dancing performance.

The comedian and the professional dancer made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest after their epic performance in the ballroom last Saturday night (November 9). They performed their couple’s choice routine to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon.

The impressive jazz-inspired performance, that scored 33 out of a possible 40 points, featured a "poignant" blackout moment, which Chris has since said was to put viewers in the dark and be surprised by what they saw afterwards - which was an epic spin in which Dianne laid across his shoulders.

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It was later confirmed during Sunday night's (November 10) results show that Chris and Dianne had made it through to week nine of the competition, which just so happens to be Strictly's annual Blackpool special and will see the eight remaining couples perform live in the iconic Tower Ballroom.

They'll be performing a an American Smooth to Jump by Paul Anka. But he has since talked about how much more he enjoyed his latest routine saying the Samba and Tango in the weeks before had been trickier. So to be able to kind of just let go and be a lot freer," he said on It Takes Two on Wednesday (November 13).

"But we still worked on posture didn't we?" he said to Dianne. "She didn't let me off, she was like, 'It's all about shapes Chris.' But yes it was really freeing and it was lovely being able to smile and bring a bit of joy back into it."

Following their appearance on the show, Dianne took to Instagram with an update from the pair. She shared a smiling snap in which the pair could be seen sporting comical - and colourful - 'Blackpool' glasses. Alongside the post she wrote: "And we’re off to Blackpool !!!!!"

And fans were delighted. @bvswellz said: It’s giving Blackpool icons." @dianne_joe_suggwell commented: "So excited to see you on Saturday! See you there." @sazzieparker wrote: "Vibing it already. Your partnership is something truly remarkable. Can't wait to see your American Smooth!!"

@alexis_dougan shared: "Soooo, happy for you both to be going to Blackpool. One week away from performing in front of your Mum & Dad. And you WILL be if your thousands of fans have anything to do with it. You are both incredible." @_lucystein added: "So exciting!! have a feeling this weeks dance will be a gooden."