There’s always a touch of the magical when it’s Blackpool Week on Strictly Come Dancing – and tonight there was a guest in the audience who made it all the more special.

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JK Rowling could be seen clapping and cheering for Susan Calman in the audience as the comedian performed her Paso Doble.

The Harry Potter author is a self-proclaimed superfan of Calman’s, having posted photos of them at dinner a couple of months ago and calling her a “dancing queen”.

Earlier on Saturday, Rowling was tweeting photos of Blackpool and a cupcake for Calman with three 10s on display.

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Calman and Kevin Clifton scored 25 for their Paso Doble, let’s see if Rowling’s touch of magic is enough to keep her in the competition...

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