However, the biggest blow to viewers seems to be the lack of Blackpool Week, which sees the show decamp up north to the home of Ballroom dancing. A BBC spokesperson told the Radio Times:

“Blackpool is a milestone moment in every series of Strictly that our audience, our celebs and professional dancers look forward to. “Whilst we’ll be unable to physically go to Blackpool

this series, we’ll still be celebrating this iconic venue and bringing it to life from our studio in Elstree.” From the sounds of it, the coronavirus pandemic has scuppered the show’s annual

Blackpool Week and in the interests of health and safety, Strictly will be remaining in its London home of the Elstree Studios in Borehamwood for 2020.