Tony Adams was put through his paces by Katya, says Joanne Clifton

Week 8 of Strictly Come Dancing could seem to be just like any other week. However, it is far more important than that. Blackpool is the home of Ballroom Dancing and Strictly’s Blackpool Week is held in the country’s most beautiful ballroom.The atmosphere is magical. To get to dance on that dancefloor is a once in a lifetime experience that you’ll never forget.This is why Week Eight is not just any ordinary week. It’s the gateway to Blackpool, the heart of Ballroom.Fleur, was phenomenal. Wow, wow, WOW! One of the best Sambas we have ever seen on the show. Flawless technique with bundles of energy and passion.READ MORE:Paul Hollywood ‘engaged’ to landlady girlfriend after marriage split Joanne Clifton says Katya Jones “put Tony Adams through his paces”. (Image: BBC/Getty) Joanne said Fleur’s Samba was “one of the best” she has seen. (Image: BBC)Hot on her heels: Will, Molly, and Hamza. All great performances with very little room for improvement. Energy, joy, subtlety, and technique. They all gave us a treat. You can just tell how much it meant to everyone. Joanne says Will had great footwork, great control, and improvement in hold. (Image: BBC) Hamza and Jowita had “insane lifts with such natural rhythm,” says Joanne Clifton. (Image: BBC)Ellie, Kym, Helen and Tyler are all getting there, not particularly slowly, but definitely surely!This weekend’s dances may have scored lower than others, but we are still seeing improvements from week to week. Some dances suit some more than others and… dare I use the ‘j’ word? …..Yes! It is one heck of a journey that they’re all on!DON’T MISSA Place in The Sun’s Jonnie Irwin, 48, diagnosed with terminal cancer[LATEST]Tony Adams’ wife spills real reason for Strictly exit after injury[NEWS]Chloe Madeley gutted by having to live with parents after giving birth[INSIGHT]Fleur and Vito (10) No words. Just incredible.Will and Nancy (9) Great improvement on the hold, great footwork, great control.Molly and Carlos (9) Such a deep understanding of a technically hard dance.Hamza and Jowita (8) Insane lifts with such natural rhythm.Of course, our Tony. What an absolute legend. I’ve said from the beginning that he’s not just an entertainer, he has genuinely wanted to learn. He HAS learnt. He HAS DANCED. Now he’s a dancer.Special mention to Katya for, as always, putting him through his paces in the studio and making him the dancer he is today. She has given him some of the most amazing choreography and has entertained the nation. What a team. Thanks guys!2014 Strictly Come Dancing winner Joanne Clifton has teamed up with the UK’s leading online bingo site WhichBingo to deliver an honest, weekly summary of the ups and downs of each episode of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing series.