'Strictly' To Move To Blackpool?

03 February 2010

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'Strictly Come Dancing' may be moving to Blackpool.

Bosses at the town's famous Blackpool Tower have confirmed negotiations are taking place with the BBC to move the dancing show to the Northern seaside destination.

Michael Williams of Leisure Parcs, which owns the Tower, confirmed "discussions" are taking place.

discussions are taking place.He added: It could just be one or a number of the shows but we are hoping the whole series could be filmed here.

He added: "It could just be one or a number of the shows but we are hoping the whole series could be filmed here.

"For us it will be a bit of a logistical issue at 'Strictly' is on when it is traditionally our busiest period but we are talking to all parties concerning the matter.

"From our point of view it would be fantastic not just for the Tower but also the resort in general."

The plans follow a successful one-off show in the last series, which more than ten million people tuned in to watch.

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker recently suggested he wanted to appear on the show, which was won last year by BBC presenter Chris Hollins.

The 'Disco 200' singer said: "I would definitely consider it. I've always found it really moving, especially going to the ballroom below Blackpool Tower - watching all these old couples dancing while a guy played the organ."

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