BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say Tasha Ghouri 'set up' for Blackpool special

Strictly Come Dancing fans think Tasha Ghouri has been 'set up' ahead of her appearance in Blackpool at the weekend - and it's not in a negative way.

The former Love Island star is continuing to impress in the BBC One dance contest alongside her professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec. They opened the week eight live show last Saturday night (November 9) as they quickstepped around the studio to Fantasy by Mariah Carey.

Tasha and Aljaz offered everything we needed to see in a quick step", according to Shirley Ballas, and they were awarded 37 out of a possible 40 points from the judges.

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Their latest score left them joint top of the leaderboard alongside JB Gill and Lauren Oakley who set the ballroom alight with their samba that "stunned" the four judges - Shirley, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse.

It was then revealed during Sunday night's (November 10) results show that Tasha and Aljaz were among the eight couple through to week nine of Strictly's 20th-anniversary series, which also marks the annual trip to Blackpool for the entire show.

Strictly has since confirmed that Tasha and Aljaz will perform a Paso Doble to Torn by Nathan Lanier. As they appeared on It Takes Two on Tuesday (November 12) Aljaz couldn't conceal his delight about their upcoming rotuine, which will also featured extra dancers, confessing: "I am ecstatic, honestly. All I can say is Orale!"

And fans think that the routine could end up leading to Tasha and Aljaz earning the first perfect score of Strictly's 20th-anniversary series. Reacting to the song and dance news on social media, @helenconnolly001 said: "Set Tasha up nicely for a 40 there, will be amazing!!"

@gonnaflynow13 commented: "Beautiful song for paso, I think it is going to first 40 of the season, Aljaz always does an amazing paso routine." @beoghano wrote: "Tasha has to get a 40 on Saturday." @maxgr15me posted: "So happy Tasha gets a proper dance to a proper song for Blackpool. This is gonna be special!" @maisieslibrary added: "Tasha doing a paso!!! she’s going to eat this up."