As Strictly stars prepare to dance their hearts out at Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Daily Star has taken a closer look at some red-hot costumes that graced the legendary dance hall
Strictly Come Dancing is known for its spell-binding performances in a slew of scorching outfits which have wowed viewers for more than 20 years.
Every year we see contestants battle it out to impress the star-studded judging panel for a chance to lift the all-important glitterball trophy.
Throughout the BBC series, fans are treated to a slew of themed performance weeks including Movie Week, Musical Week, Halloween Week and the fan-favourite reunion at Blackpool.
It’s that time of the year again where the beloved ballroom series returns to infamous Blackpool Tower ballroom, which in the past has brought some sizzling outfits to the dance floor.
As celebrities prepare to dance their hearts out for the beloved Strictly special, Daily Star has taken a closer look at some of the red-hot costumes that have graced the legendary dance hall.
Stacey Dooley
In 2018, television presenter Stacey Dooley graced our screens as she soared to success on the Strictly dancefloor with her future boyfriend Kevin Clifton.
The loved-up duo gave it their all as they competed together on the hugely popular BBC One dance show, and they certainly pulled out all the stops for their trip to Blackpool.
For their show-stopping performance, the pair danced a cheeky Salsa to ‘Ooh Ahh (Just A Little Bit) by Gina G, and it’s fair to say they floored the judges with their moves.
Ahead of the performance, the costume department created a sizzling red-hot co-ord set for the fiery redhead which including shimmery hot pants and a matching plunging crop top.
The jaw-dropping ensemble showcased Stacey’s killer curves and toned abs as she boogied her way to the top of the leaderboard once again.
Harry Judd
In 2011, Harry Judd successfully danced his way to the Blackpool with his professional dance partner Aliona Vilani, and it’s fair to say the dancing duo delivered a killer performance.
Surrounded by his friends and family, as well as his fellow band members from McFly, the hunky musician stepped out onto the dance floor to perform a jaw-dropping Charleston.
For the killer number, the dad-of-three rocked a red-hot open shirt which showcased his tones physique underneath as he threw his dance partner around the room.
He tucked the plunging red shirt into a pair of skintight black trousers which hugged his muscular thighs which left viewers swooning up and down the country.
Ashley Roberts
Stacey Dooley wasn’t the only contestant who left viewers gasping for air during Blackpool in 2018, as Ashley Roberts sent pulses racing in her daring cut-out dress.
The radio presenter – who was partnered up with Pasha Kovalev – performed a sizzling Samba to the hit song Hot Hot Hot by Arrow.
For the spicy routine, the blonde bombshell donned a sparkly gold dress which featured a daring open back and cut-out sections at her hips to show off her toned abs.
Her glittery ensemble also included a full feathered skirt which barely covered her peachy derriere as she danced her way across the dance floor.
Charles Venn
EastEnders star Charles Venn turned up the heat when he performed a saucy Samba to La Bamba by Connie Francis with his professional dance partner Karen Hauer.
In 2018, the actor left fans lost for words as he showed off his washboard abs in a sheer white shirt which was left open to give viewers a closer look at his toned figure.
He teamed the look with a pair of skin-tight white trousers which left little to the imagination as he strutted his stuff around the dance floor.
And it’s fair to say the soap star won over viewers tuning into the Strictly special, after they made it all the way to week 10.
Lauren Steadman
In 2019, British Paralympic athlete Lauren Steadman sent temperatures soaring as she danced her heart out in a sparkling minidress.
For the Strictly special, the award-winning swimmer performed a sexy Salsa to the Liam Payne’s hit song Familiar alongside former Strictly pro dancer AJ Pritchard.
The brunette beauty rocked a daring thigh-high minidress which struggled to cover her peachy bum which was teamed with a diamanté encrusted top.
Her jaw-dropping dress featured a plunging silver neckline that showcased her ample assets as she danced the night away.
But she wasn’t the only one who sent pulses racing, after the Celebrity SAS star donned a plunging purple shirt that showed off his washboard abs as he span her around the dance floor.
Chelsee Healey
In 2010, Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey left viewers hot under the collar as she showed off her impressive dance moves alongside her dance partner Pasha Kovalev in the heart of Blackpool.
For her epic Showdance to One Night Only from the legendary musical Dreamgirls, the soap star rocked a gold and silver minidress which featured a plunging neckline that struggled to contain her ample assets.
The starlet showed off her endless legs as she danced the night away on the infamous dance floor as her sparkling number barely covered her toned rear.
It was clear to see the audience was spell-bound by her performance after she received a standing ovation and soared to the top of the leaderboard.
Source: Daily Star
