Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool: Christine McGuinness dazzles in a sparkling purple frock

It's known as 'the Mecca of Ballroom' and is the highlight of the Strictly Come Dancing season. Stepping out: Christine McGuinness, 30, oozed glamour alongside her husband Paddy, 45, as the pair led the celebrities arriving for Strictly's Blackpool Tower spectacular on Saturday Christine added some extra height to her already statuesque frame with a pair of sophisticated black heels, highlighting her enviably-toned pins. Enjoying the show: Paddy opted for an equally glamorous look, clad in a burgundy suit and matching polka dot tie, finished with a crisp white shirt Shining: The Blackpool-native model dazzled in a sparkling purple frock with a risky thigh-skimming hemline as she attended the star-studded event The comedian and Lancashire lad joined in with the Strictly fun as he made a special appearance during the BBC One show to read the terms and conditions to viewers voting at home. Dazzling: Christine added some extra height to her already statuesque frame with a pair of sophisticated black heels, highlighting her enviably-toned pins All in the details: The blonde bombshell styled her luxurious, long locks into a slick straight 'do with a centre parting Up first was Stacey Dooley and her dance partner Kevin Clifton who were delivered a party-starting Salsa to 'Ooh Ahh ' by Gina G. The gorgeous broadcaster was looking to utilise all the best elements of the iconic Blackpool beach, and even made her grand entrance on a giant stick of rock. Joining the fun: The comedian joined in with the Strictly fun as he made a special appearance during the BBC One show to read the terms and conditions to viewers voting at home Fun times: The Lancashire lad couldn't help getting in on the Saturday night extravaganza Star-studded Take That's Howard Donald pictured leaving the Blackpool Tower after Strictly's show Shirley said: 'You brought more than the donkey and a bucket a spade!