The glitterball is calling once more as Strictly Come Dancing prepares for its eighth thrilling week of competition. The iconic Blackpool Tower is almost within reach for the remaining celebrities, but one crucial live show and a dreaded dance-off stand between them and that hallowed dance floor.
What time is Strictly on this Saturday?
This weekend's main event, the Week 8 live show, is scheduled for Saturday, November 15. Fans should note a slight change to the routine, as the programme is set to begin at the slightly later time of 6.30pm.
The broadcast is anticipated to be the shortest live show of the series so far, running for a compact 90 minutes and concluding at 8pm. It is at this point that the public vote will officially open, giving viewers the power to save their favourite dancing duo.
Every remaining couple will take to the floor to perform a brand new routine, hoping to impress both the judges and the audience at home to secure their place for the legendary trip to Blackpool.
When is the Week 8 results show?
The tension will peak during the Strictly results show on Sunday, November 16. The fate of the contestants will be revealed in this episode, which is due to start at 7.15pm.
The Sunday broadcast is expected to run for approximately 45 minutes, finishing at around 8pm. The programme will confirm the two couples with the fewest combined votes from the judges and the public, who will then face each other in the final dance-off.
The ultimate decision of who stays and who has to hang up their dancing shoes will then rest solely with the judges.
The looming shadow of Blackpool
The excitement is palpable as the competition edges closer to one of its most celebrated milestones. The annual pilgrimage to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom is now just one week away, making the stakes in Week 8 higher than ever.
Having progressed this far in the competition, none of the celebrities will want to miss out on the chance to perform on that iconic stage, adding an extra layer of intensity to this weekend's performances.
With the favourite to win the 2025 series still being hotly debated, every step and every vote counts more than ever before this Saturday night.
