As Strictly heads to Blackpool, Debbie McGee recalls fond memories of working there with her late husband Paul Daniels
Strictly Come Dancing star Debbie McGee has said she has fond memories of working with her late husband Paul Daniels in Blackpool as the hit BBC1 show moves to the seaside resort.
Debbie, who's arrived in Blackpool with her Strictly co-stars ahead of Saturday's show, warmly remembered having a great time with magician Paul back in the 1980s when they did a sell-out summer show together.
“I did a big summer show at the Blackpool Opera House with Paul in the 1980s and was sold out every night,” she told TV Times. “We had a wonderful time – Paul drove me along the seafront to see the illuminations for the first time”.
Debbie is now the warm favourite to win Strictly. So, how does she cope with the pressure? “I’ve always been a person who lives for today, especially since losing Paul. On the Monday morning we quickly mention last weekend, but then you have to just focus on a new dance.”
As to why Blackpool is such a special place for Strictly, Debbie has her own theory” “It’s a proper ballroom and not a TV studio, so there will be an extra atmosphere – [my pro partner] Giovanni says there’s a real buzz that you can’t describe until you experience it. I love anything showbizzy and glamorous, it makes me come alive, but I’m nervous about the big dancefloor – I’ve only got little legs.”
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday evening on BBC1 at 6.45pm.
