STRICTLY bosses tried to clamp down on the traditional revelry after the Blackpool show - even going so far as to deny any kind of wrap party had taken place. Yet there were over 100 people drinking inside the entertaining areas of the Holiday Inn hotel where celebrities, pros and crew were staying. Advertisement 9 Despite the weather, Tess was still beaming Credit: Splash 9 Wynne looked cool and causal in a white shirt and jean jacket Credit: Splash 9 Chris and Dianne were all smiles as they celebrated Credit: Splash The fun went on until the early hours, with those taking part included JLS star JB Gill who briefly went onto the street outside for air, and looked like he was holding a glass of bubbly and a take away.
Meanwhile, the ground floor windows of the hotel where the celebrities and dancers were staying were obscured with special film so the public couldn’t see inside. The DJ who was laid on at the bar was also hurriedly asked to step down before the guests returned in a bid to keep noise to a minimum. An insider said: “The BBC were clearly concerned that being seen to throw a big shindig following the events of recent months would be a bad move.
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