Strictly stars arrive at Blackpool Tower at the crack of dawn for gruelling rehearsals – and give fans a sneak peek
STRICTLY stars arrived for training ahead of their Blackpool ballroom blitz this weekend.
The pros and their celebs were spotted arriving early for their day of tough rehearsals.
Saffron Barker and her fellow celebs teased followers with sneak peek photos of the team rehearsing ahead of the big showdown.
YouTuber Saffron, 19, arrived at the ballroom ready for some hardcore training.
Saffron arrived at rehearsals wearing a Nike T-shirt and sports leggings with a green bomber jacket, dark sunglasses and a stripy Off-White handbag, with an ‘I Love Blackpool’ carrier bag.
The star was clutching a laptop and signed autographs for waiting fans.
Once inside, she shared a clip of her and Michelle Visage next to a moving graphic of a number ten score.
The blonde beauty posted a short clip of the team practising in the iconic Blackpool ballroom.
She wrote alongside the short video: “We’ve arrived!” and “We’re practising!”.
Dressed to beat the cold, the celebs and their pro partners looked on good form.
Looking upbeat and ready for action, they stopped to sign autographs and have selfies with waiting fans.
Michelle looked in good spirits as she prepares for her comeback since the dance-off last week.
Dressed in a fiery leopard print jacket and oversized sunglasses with giant diamante hoops, the RuPaul’s Drag Race star looked ready to face the competition.
Another behind the scenes picture showed the LGBT icon posing in the ballroom in a black all in one with her arm in the air with the caption ‘Queen’. But will she be queen on Saturday night?
The star looked like she had been buying souvenirs as she held an ‘I Love Blackpool’ carrier bag.
Karim and pro partner Amy arrived laughing and joking, linking arms and carrying coffees.
The TV presenter was wrapped up in a beanie hat to hide from the bitter cold as they wore matching black coats.
Emma Barton arrived looking cheery as she prepared to practise with her partner Anton Du Beke.
Pro partner Anton has never been this far in the competition, having always crashed out with partners such ass Ann Widdecombe.
EastEnders actress Emma looked cosy in brown Ugg boots, large black coat and topped it off with a Gucci handbag.
The Albert Square star waved at fans as she entered the building.
Blonde beauty Nadiya arrived on her own since losing out in the competition with footballer David James.
Husband and wife team Aljaz and Jeanette arrived, hugging each other to keep warm.
Jeanette was wrapped up in a warm head scarf as she cosied up to her dance partner.
Anton Du Beke popped his Blackpool cherry having never made it this far with a partner.
He’s partnered up with EastEnders actress Emma Barton and has a chance of making it to the final with the talented dancer.
Partnerless Kevin Clifton arrived wearing a Rock of Ages hoodie, black beanie and grey jacket while carrying a Cafe Nero.
The pro dancer who’s dating Stacey Dooley took over from injured Neil a few weeks ago and partnered up with footie star Alex Scott.
Dancer AJ looked pretty in bright pink as he arrived ready to turn heads in the eye-popping hoodie.
Gorka arrived with a big smile on his face, waving the peace sign about.
Although he wasn’t partnered with anyone this year, he said he ‘didn’t mind’ as he was able to spend more time at home with girlfriend former Strictly star Gemma Atkinson and their baby.
Kelvin and pro partner Oti arrived together looking ready to rock and roll.
The Emmerdale star was wearing a number 11 on his sports top.
Having smashed the leaderboard on numerous occasions, perhaps he’s hoping to get one better than a ten and get an eleven instead.
Michelle Visage shared how excited she was with her fans, writing on Instagram: “Friends headed to BLACKPOOL! Yaaaaassss,” as the team made their way up on the First Class train carriage.
Posing from the carriage, the celebrity dancers and professionals waved their hands in the air and beamed as they set off from London.
All the celebrities were desperate to make it to week nine so they could perform at Blackpool Tower on the iconic ballroom’s stage.
Last weekend BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell and his dance partner Katya Jones got the boot and just missed out on the trip after ending up in the dance-off yet again.
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Saffron and pro partner AJ Pritchard were happy at the top of the leaderboard, followed by Michelle and Giovanni Pernice.
But Michelle ended up in the dance-off against Mike and luckily got saved by the judges.
This week The Sun revealed Michelle has been “deeply unhappy” on the show after clashing with her partner.
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