Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of Strictly Come Dancing week nine as the show moves to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
The series is returning to the venue after a two-year absence.
The traditional pitstop comes usually around the midway point of the series with eight couples in the running for the Glitterball Trophy.
Last week, Shayne and Nancy waved farewell to the class of 2024 after the X-Factor singer and actor lost a dance off with Wynne Evans.
Two pairs, Tasha and Aljaž and JB and Lauren, topped the leaderboard last week but who will steal the limelight this week?
Join our live coverage for the latest developments throughout the evening plus the best pictures, videos and reaction from viewers at home.
