Returning Strictly alumni Danny Mac wowed viewers as he opened Sunday’s show.

The actor, 37, who took part in the show in 2016 alongside Oti Mabuse, joined Ashley Roberts, 44, Layton Williams, 31, and Jay McGuiness, 35, for a special performance for Blackpool week.

Fans were distracted by Danny’s ripped physique as he danced his famous Samba in an undone sheer shirt and took to social media to say he was ‘robbed’ of the Glitterball.

The former soap star missed out on winning during his series, with Ore Oduba and his professional partner Joanne Clifton coming out victorious.

Impressed by his moves and stage presence, viewers wrote on X: ‘Danny Mac has made my weekend hahah’;

‘Give Danny Mac another series for goodness sake’;

Returning Strictly alumni Danny Mac wowed viewers as he opened Sunday's show for the Blackpool special
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Returning Strictly alumni Danny Mac wowed viewers as he opened Sunday’s show for the Blackpool special

The actor, 37, joined Ashley Roberts, 44, Layton Williams, 31, and Jay McGuiness, 35, for a special performance for Blackpool week
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The actor, 37, joined Ashley Roberts, 44, Layton Williams, 31, and Jay McGuiness, 35, for a special performance for Blackpool week

‘danny mac descending from the blackpool tower ballroom ceiling with his bedazzled shirt open, chest on show, ready to samba his way back into our hearts like it’s 2016 all over again’;

‘it makes me sick to my stomach thinking about how robbed danny mac was even almost a whole decade late’ and ‘Danny Mac really proving he was the most robbed finalist of all time’;

‘Love Jay’ and ‘They’re all still brilliant’.

The group performed a rendition of their most famous numbers with the professional dancers.

The new routine featured elements of Jay and Ashley’s iconic Jives, Danny’s famous Samba, and Layton’s showstopping Quickstep.

On returning to Strictly, Ashley said ahead of the show: ‘I’m so excited and grateful to be back on the shiny floor in Blackpool again.’

Danny added: ‘Dancing in Blackpool was an absolute highlight of my time on Strictly. To be heading back up to The Tower Ballroom once again is as thrilling as it is terrifying, but I can’t wait to be reunited with all the wonderful people who make this show.’

Fans were distracted by Danny's ripped physique as he danced his famous Samba in an undone sheer shirt, and said he was 'robbed' of the Glitterball
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Fans were distracted by Danny’s ripped physique as he danced his famous Samba in an undone sheer shirt, and said he was ‘robbed’ of the Glitterball

Danny took part in the show in 2016 alongside Oti Mabuse (pictured)
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Danny took part in the show in 2016 alongside Oti Mabuse (pictured)

The returning Strictly stars performed a rendition of their most famous numbers with the professional dancers in Sunday's results show
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The returning Strictly stars performed a rendition of their most famous numbers with the professional dancers in Sunday’s results show

Viewers wrote on X: 'Danny Mac has made my weekend hahah'; 'Give Danny Mac another series for goodness sake'
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Viewers wrote on X: ‘Danny Mac has made my weekend hahah’; ‘Give Danny Mac another series for goodness sake’

It was revealed on Saturday that after La Voix was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury, none of the remaining six couples would be voted off
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It was revealed on Saturday that after La Voix was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury, none of the remaining six couples would be voted off

Taking to Instagram minutes after the announcement of her exit was made, La Voix shared a statement
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Taking to Instagram minutes after the announcement of her exit was made, La Voix shared a statement

It was revealed on Saturday that after La Voix was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury, none of the remaining six couples would be voted off.

Taking to Instagram minutes after the announcement of her exit was made, La Voix shared a statement.

She wrote: ‘I’m absolutely devastated to be withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing. This isn’t the glittering exit I ever imagined, and it breaks my heart to feel like I’ve let people down.

‘My spirit wanted to keep dancing but my foot had other ideas! Thank you for every cheer, every vote and every sparkle of support – it’s meant the world to me. This isn’t the ending I imagined but I’ll cherish this forever.’

La Voix’s exit came after former Love Island star Dani Dyer, 29, quit the competition before the first live show on September 27 after she fractured her ankle in rehearsals.

And Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis, 67, pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing on October 20 because he tore a calf muscle.

All four dancers joined forces for the pros for a dazzling routine that saw them each revisit one of their most famous Strictly moments
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All four dancers joined forces for the pros for a dazzling routine that saw them each revisit one of their most famous Strictly moments

Jay said: 'I feel extremely lucky to be part of the Strictly alumni that are going to shake our booties again. I'm ready to have some fun with the old gang and the new gang'
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Jay said: ‘I feel extremely lucky to be part of the Strictly alumni that are going to shake our booties again. I’m ready to have some fun with the old gang and the new gang’

Layton reunited with his pro partner Nikita Kuzmin after they reached the final in 2023, with a reprisal of their energetic Quickstep
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Layton reunited with his pro partner Nikita Kuzmin after they reached the final in 2023, with a reprisal of their energetic Quickstep

On returning to Strictly, Ashley said: 'Nearly a decade later, let's see if these jive legs can still do their thing! Sequins always help, I'm sure'
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On returning to Strictly, Ashley said: ‘Nearly a decade later, let’s see if these jive legs can still do their thing! Sequins always help, I’m sure’

Lewis Cope earned his second 40 of the series as he kicked off Strictly's Blackpool show, after impressing with his Charleston with Katya Jones
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Lewis Cope earned his second 40 of the series as he kicked off Strictly’s Blackpool show, after impressing with his Charleston with Katya Jones

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope, 30, and Katya Jones, 36, topped this week’s leaderboard with a perfect 40 points.

EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, 46, and Julian Caillon, 30, who came last with 33 points.

Scores from the judges – Craig Revel Horwood, 60, Motsi Mabuse, 44, Shirley Ballas, 65, and 59 year old Anton Du Beke – as well as viewers’ votes will be carried over, and combined with next week’s points and votes.