There's a touch of olde worlde glamour about tonight's edition, which will make a change after all the recent criticism about risque costumes that were felt to be unsuitable for a family show. Jade Johnson's revealing cobweb dress caused a stir among viewers as did the appearance of Laila Rouass and Zoe Lucker wearing what looked like a bit of fringing. Whether the skimpy outfits were the result of budget cuts in the wardrobe department or simply to "sex up" the show isn't clear. In any case tonight Strictly is returning to its elegant roots. Or at least to the ornate Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, which is where the original show Come Dancing used to be held. It's not, of course, the first time the show has been back there: in 2004 the final (when Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett were crowned champions) was held here, too. Hotfooting their way to the north will be the nine remaining celebrity contestants and their partners, as well as hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, and the panel of judges. Who'll all be dressed appropriately, we hope.
