Strictly Come Dancing to host themed week for BBC's 100th anniversary

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 24 August 2022

The BBC confirms this year's themed weeks for Strictly Come Dancing, including a special tribute to mark the corporation's 100th anniversary.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing will feature a themed week to mark the BBC's 100th anniversary.

In the special show, the contestants will dance to theme tunes from iconic BBC shows or dance in tribute to some of the corporation's most popular services.

The new series will also feature a return to the Blackpool Tower ballroom for the first time since 2019, as well as Movie Week, Musicals Week and Halloween Week.

Sarah James, exec producer on Strictly, said: "We know how much viewers love the Strictly themed weeks so it's fantastic to be able to announce a new one, celebrating the BBC's centenary.

"It's the icing on the cake to be able to confirm that we are returning to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this year, we can't wait to get back to Blackpool!"

The new series begins on BBC One next month with contestants including Ellie Simmonds, Matt Goss, Fleur East and Tony Adams.

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