STRICTLY Come Dancing enthusiasts are urging for an All Stars series following the return of four former contestants to the dance floor.
During the show's annual Blackpool special, Strictly welcomed back Ashley Roberts, Danny Mac, Jay McGuiness, and Layton Williams for a final performance.
Former stars of Strictly have sparked hopes for an All Stars series after a spectacular performanceCredit: BBCLayton and Nikita reunited to perform a quickstepCredit: BBCJay showcased parts of his Pulp Fiction jive with Jowita PrzytalCredit: BBC
Performing in the Blackpool Tower ballroom, the four dancers opened the show and celebrated their most memorable moments from their time on Strictly in an extravagant routine alongside the complete cast of professional dancers.
Among the highlights, Danny – who was the runner-up in the 2016 series with Oti Mabuse – recreated his iconic shirt-ripping moment from a breathtaking samba, while Jay – the winner of the series in 2015 – revisited elements of his Pulp Fiction jive.
Layton, who reached the final in 2023, reunited with Nikita Kuzmin to perform his quickstep, while Ashley kicked off the routine with her jive to "Shake Your Tail Feather" from her time on the show in 2018.
However, fans are now yearning for more and are hoping for the return of additional former competitors in an All Stars series in the future.
“A Strictly All Stars full series needs to happen!” exclaimed one fan.
“Can #Strictly please organize an All Stars competition? Loving this! Omg Layton and Nikita,” commented another.
“Yes, they can boogie: we NEED an All Stars,” stated a third fan, while a fourth insisted: “Give me an All Stars season NOW!”
A fifth fan suggested a twist to the format if an All Stars series were to take place, proposing: “We need a Strictly All Stars immediately, with no eliminations, allowing us to enjoy week after week of incredible performances, and based on accumulated scores over the series to determine a top 5 for the finale.”
Strictly’s Sunday results show underwent a significant change tonight after it was announced that RuPaul’s Drag Race star had to withdraw due to injury.
Instead of proceeding with the public vote and a typical dance-off, it was decided that the contestant – present in the audience – would receive a farewell interview with Claudia and Tess alongside her professional partner, Aljaz Skorjanec.
The emotional star also enjoyed one last goodbye on the dance floor, with Aljaz spinning the drag queen around after she descended from the ceiling in a floral heart.
On Saturday night, the remaining six competitors were informed that they were safe from the public vote for another week in a surprising live announcement.
All public votes have been carried over to next week, when everyone will return to Elstree to continue the competition.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 6:15 PM on BBC One.
Danny Mac recreated his iconic shirt-ripping samba that led him to the finals in 2016Credit: BBCAshley returned for a show-stopping performanceCredit: BBC
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Layton and Nikita reunited to perform a quickstepCredit: BBC
Jay showcased parts of his Pulp Fiction jive with Jowita PrzytalCredit: BBC
Danny Mac recreated his iconic shirt-ripping samba that led him to the finals in 2016Credit: BBC
Ashley returned for a show-stopping performanceCredit: BBC
