Strictly Come...sleeping: Contestants Pixie Lott and Frankie Bridge look tired as they arrive at Blackpool Tower Ballroom to compete on the iconic dance floor
It's one of the most exciting parts of the competition when the remaining contestants get to show off their moves on the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor.
But as the nine remaining Strictly Come Dancing contestants headed to rehearsals at the famous dance venue early on Saturday, there were a few sleepy faces among them.
Dressed down in patterned leggings and a padded anorak, British pop singer Pixie Lott, 23, looked like she could barely keep her eyes open as she signed autographs for waiting fans.
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Dancing is tiring work: Both Pixie Lott and Frankie Bridge wore sleepy expressions on their faces as they arrived at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday
The Mama Do singer sported just a touch of make-up and pulled her blonde hair back in a half up-half down style.
Meanwhile, The Saturdays star Frankie Bridge appeared just as fatigued as she turned up at the Tower Ballroom to practice her moves.
The brunette beauty went make-up free, and also opted for comfort turning up in leggings and plimsolls.
However the 25-year-old added a little flair with a stylish olive green tote, and kept the chill off her body with a smart navy wool coat and pretty pashmina.
Ready for action: Mark Wright sported an excited expression on his face as he left his hotel with Frankie pictured behind
Jumping in: Mark jumped into the waiting taxi before his dance rival Frankie
Pensive: The former TOWIE star looked deep in thought as the taxi drove him and Frankie to the Tower Ballroom
It's nearly show time: Michelle Keegan's fiance could barely hide his delight as he beamed to waiting fans
Frankie travelled to the venue by taxi with Mark Wright, who beamed at waiting fans as he walked inside the ballroom.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the 27-year-old hunk revealed his joy at getting to perform in the iconic ballroom.
'Halloween was my target, then last week I said if I make it to Blackpool that's like I've won in myself now.'
Getting their groove on: Blue singer Simon Webbe and EastEnders Jake Wood looked ready to rhumba
Who's hiding? It looks like Caroline Flack may have been trying to keep a low profile from waiting photographers
Jumping for joy: An excited Sunetra Sarker and dancer Karen Hauer both had a spring in their step
Still going: A youthfully dressed Judy Murray looked ready for dance practice
Joining Mark and Frankie were their partners Karen Hauer and her fiancee Kevin Clifton, who both looked thrilled to be in the home of ballroom dancing.
Judy Murray and her dance partner Anton DuBeke both sported determined expressions, while Casualty star Sunetra Sarker literally sprang for joy as she strolled up to the venue.
Blue singer Simon Webbe turned up laden with luggage and wearing a beanie hat, and Steve Backshall warmed up with a hot drink as he walked to the venue with EastEnders star Jake Wood and professional dancer Brendan Cole.
No partner: Her dance partner Thom Evans may have been knocked out the competition but Strictly professional Iveta Lukosiute will still perform on the show
Who will stay and who will go? Professional dancers Kevin Clifton and Anton Du Beke will perform a quickstep and Viennese Waltz
Smooth operator: Steve Backshall will be dancing the American Smooth to Adele's Rolling In The Deep
However, not every contestant wanted to be seen. Someone - who appeared similar to Caroline Flack in shape and height - hid their face from view as they stepped inside the venue.
On Friday evening the contestants and professional dancers bonded on a night out at the promenade in Blackpool.
Despite what looked like very chilly conditions the gang were in high spirits as they took in the wonders of Blackpool.
Strictly Come Dancing will be on Saturday at 7pm on BBC One
Men in black: Jake Wood blows fans a kiss while carrying coffee with fellow contestant Steve Backshall and professional dancer Brendan Cole
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