Strictly Come Dancing fans are eagerly awaiting the Blackpool special episode which will air on BBC1 on Saturday night.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this weekend for a special live episode as the the eight remaining pairs in the BBC competition go head-to-head.

The former TOWIE star, 36, and the professional dancer, 30, have found themselves engulfed by fan speculation that they have fallen for each other because of the intensity of their performances.

Week nine of the BBC One dance contest marks this year's special live from the iconic Tower Ballroom

The podcast host and reality star is currently in training for week nine of the BBC One dance contest

It comes as the JLS star is currently busy training for his next performance after making it the show's annual Blackpool special

It comes after the professional dancer she was drafted in to be his partner for the remainder of BBC dance contest

It comes as he spoke about his upcoming Strictly performance with dance partner Jowita Przystal

Dr Punam Krishan suffered a Halloween horror when she left the BBC One dance contest last month

The actress will be in the seaside town this weekend after she and her dance partner Vito Coppola made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest

Strictly Come Dancing and Miranda star Sarah Hadland was 'dragged' along Blackpool beach with her 'face in the sand' during 'traumatic' donkey ride