The Strictly Come Dancing Experience
The promo video was created in a way that showcases how immersive the experience is, where visitors can feel like they are on the set of Strictly.
Craig Revel Horwood
Craig Revel Horwood is a distinguished Australian-British dancer, choreographer, theatre director, and author. Renowned for his role as a judge on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing," Horwood has been a fixture on the show since its inception in 2004, known for his candid critiques and flamboyant style.
- Craig's figure unveiled his wax figure in July 2018, one whole year before the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing experience.
- The interactive wax figure is dressed in a pink sparkly suit and black bowtie to reflect his prominent dancing career.
- The wax figure was unveiled to press at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom, where Strictly Come Dancing captivates audiences every year.
Craig on his wax figure:
“It’s a huge honour to be approached by Madame Tussauds Blackpool and have my own figure created!
To be a part of the experience from the start and helping to create my figure from top to toe and working on what he’ll say has been fascinating - I love that there’s now two of me to dish out my opinions across the country!”
STAR MOMENT
Strike a pose with the iconic Glitterball Trophy.
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Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are British television presenters, best known for co-presenting the BBC One dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing.
Their wax figures were launched alongside the Strictly Come Dancing experience at Madame Tussauds Blackpool in July 2019, consisting of a dancefloor, light up steps, Glitterball Trophy replica, judges desk and authentic costumes as seen on the iconic BBC TV series.
Tess Daly on her wax figure:
“Reaching our Blackpool shows is a goal of every Strictly Come Dancing contestant and every year the entire team looks forward to returning to the home of British ballroom dancing. It’s beyond exciting to think that we’ll now be in the town all year round and we’re honoured that Madame Tussauds Blackpool has added Strictly Come Dancing to the experiences and stars it has to offer.”
Claudia Winkleman on her wax figure:
“I’m really happy take part in the launch of Madame Tussaud’s Blackpool Strictly Come Dancing experience, which is just around the corner from the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom. We love visiting Blackpool every year, it has a long association with the show and it seems only right that it will now play permanent host to a little bit of Strictly magic.”
Seeing Double
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman met their wax figures at the Madame Tussauds studios in London.
