2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. In this episode they chat to the couples ahead of the iconic Blackpool special as the competition heats up in the ballroom.

The Strictly Come Dancing Official Podcast is made by BBC Studios. Produced by Kim Winston and Assistant Producer is Daisy Chakoo. Listen now on BBC Sounds.