Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'best opening ever' as music legends steal BBC show

On Saturday night, BBC viewers returned to the glitz and glam of the ballroom, however, this week the programme took fans to the renowned Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Last weekend, fans saw Wynne Evans and Shayne Ward in the dreaded dance-off, having to reperform to stay in the competition.

In the end, it was Shayne who was sent home after the final decision fell to head judge as the judges were left divided.

Although it was a turbulent weekend for some, and JB Gill wowed the judges with their routines. Each of them earned near-perfect scores of 37, putting them firmly at joint first on the leaderboard.

However, as the remaining stars took to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for a new week of routines, scores and leaderboard changes, it was the opening number that stole the show

As the professionals took to the dancefloor in silver metallic attire, viewers were thrilled as the show kicked off with a musical number as opposed to going straight into the celebrity dances.

In another twist for the Blackpool special, The Pet Shop Boys were seen singing a medley of some of their greatest hits, in outfits to match the pros on the dancefloor.

People quickly flocked to to share their thoughts on the performance, with many blown away. One person said: "Pet Shop Bots were incredible."

Another commented: "The legendary #Petshopboys Pet Shop Boys icons open @bbcstrictly at Blackpool. Fantastic."

Someone else wrote: "Loved the start of tonight’s #Strictly. The Pet Shop Boys have a great back catalogue."

"Wow! Best opening yet and finally great musical guests. Love The Pet Shop Boys! Wish they could have the show at Blackpool every week too. My fav week," commented another.

One fan tweeted: "It doesn’t get much better than The Pet Shop Boys #PetShopBoys opening the very special week of Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Strictly."

With another adding: "PET SHOP BOYS on Strictly best opening of the show ever.!! That enjoyable short performance brought back so many and amazing memories."

As they wrapped up their performance, the remaining Strictly contestants joined the pros on the dancefloor as confetti fell from the ceiling.

The live studio audience erupted into a loud round of applause after they had finished their medley of songs.

Introducing the show, host Claudia Winkleman thanked The Pet Shop Boys and the show's choreographers for a fantastic opening.

This won't be the only time the singing legends will appear on Strictly as they'll be performing their new single All The Young Dudes on Sunday night's result show.

The first person to take to the dancefloor for Blackpool Week was Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell who were tackling an American Smooth to Jump by Paul Anka.

Strictly Come Dancing continues Sunday on One from 7:20pm