5 days Ago By Rod McPhee
STRICTLY bosses tried to clamp down on the traditional revelry after the Blackpool show - even going so far as to deny any kind of wrap party had taken place. Yet there were over 100 people drinking inside the entertaining areas of the Holiday Inn hotel where celebrities, pros and crew were staying. Advertisement 9 Despite the weather, Tess was still beaming Credit: Splash 9 Wynne looked cool and causal in a white shirt and jean jacket Credit: Splash 9 Chris and Dianne were all smiles as they celebrated Credit: Splash The fun went on until the early hours, with those taking part included JLS star JB Gill who briefly went onto the street outside for air, and looked like he was holding a glass of bubbly and a take away.
Meanwhile, the ground floor windows of the hotel where the celebrities and dancers were staying were obscured with special film so the public couldn’t see inside. The DJ who was laid on at the bar was also hurriedly asked to step down before the guests returned in a bid to keep noise to a minimum. An insider said: “The BBC were clearly concerned that being seen to throw a big shindig following the events of recent months would be a bad move.
Advertisement READ MORE ON STRICTLY ON THE TOWN Strictly stars battle the wind as they head out to Blackpool wrap party mis-step Strictly fans point out Sarah Hadland's one 'big mistake' in Blackpool “Particularly as many of the claims were about bad behaviour between pros and celebrities taking place in behind-the-scenes scenarios. "So officially no Strictly knees-up happened at Blackpool, it was just a large group of people from the show, drinking and socialising with alcohol into the small hours." A BBC spokeswoman confirmed: “For the avoidance of doubt, there was no party after the show.
” But they also admitted that the many guests returning from the Blackpool Tower had full access to the large bar in the 144-room hotel. Advertisement Most read in News TV OH MY GADD Baby Reindeer superstar Richard Gadd left empty-handed at Scottish Bafta Awards ‘THANKS MA’ Janey Godley’s daughter Ashley Storrie dedicates Bafta to her late mum STARRY NIGHT Richard Gadd, Danni Menzies & Edith Bowman wow on the Scots Baftas red carpet PRICEY'S PLAN Katie Price tried to ‘seduce’ Dec at I’m A Celeb party, claims Ant McPartlin Strictly was rocked this year when it was alleged Giovanni Pernice had acted inappropriately towards his then celeb partner Amanda Abbington . An investigation by the BBC upheld some of the complaints, but dismissed the more serious allegations of physical abuse.
Wynne Evans dances the American Smoth with his pro Katya Jones Strictly also sacked Graziano di Prima after video footage was revealed which showed him kicking his 2023 partner, Zara McDermott, during rehearsals. This series, the show was also rocked by complaints about “ gropegate ” where singer Wynne Evans was seen to slide his hand across the stomach of his pro partner, Katya Jones , prompting a backlash among viewers. Advertisement 9 Pete and Jowita battled the wind as they made their way through Blackpool Credit: Splash 9 Katya was all smiles as she arrived at the after party Credit: Splash 9 JB wore an I Heart Blackpool jumper in honour of the event Credit: Splash 9 Tess clutched her Prada handbag as she arrived to celebrate the night Credit: Splash Advertisement 9 Wynne quickly made his way into the event Credit: Splash 9 Singer Wynne Evans was booted off Strictly Credit: BBC.
