BBC Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special time tonight, full list of songs and dances and special guests

Strictly Come Dancing is back at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for its dazzling 20th anniversary year. The eight remaining couples will excitedly take to the world-famous dance floor on Saturday night (November 16) in the one-off special.

Every year, Strictly heads to the seaside town to bring one of its live episodes to viewers from the world-famous venue that is said to be the 'home of ballroom dancing', with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman steering the hit dancing juggernaut.

But with an expanded cast of professional dancers and the electric Northern atmosphere, this year’s Blackpool special promises to be an unmissable celebration.

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And as well as the performances from the eight remaining couples in the BBC One dance contest, this Saturday's (November 16) live show will also feature a performance from Pet Shop Boys, who will open it with a medley of hits as the Strictly professional dancers perform a routine.

Fans can tune in on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, November 16, from 6.45pm. the results show will then air on Sunday, November 17, at the usualy time of 7.20pm on the same channel.

The full list of songs and dances being performed by each couple this weekend are:

• Montell and Johannes Salsa to Don’t Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston
• Sarah and Vito Couple’s Choice to Padam Padam by Kylie Minogue
• Tasha and Aljaz Paso Doble to Torn by Nathan Lanier
• Chris and Dianne American Smooth to Jump by Paul Anka
• Jamie and Michelle Jive to The Ketchup Song (Aserejé) by Las Ketchup
• JB and Lauren Quickstep to Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
• Pete and Jowita Cha Cha to I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred
• Wynne and Katya Charleston to Carmen Suite No.1: 5.Les toréadors by Georges Bizet