But when the nice lady at the Royal Centre said she could squeeze us into this sell-out show starring Anton du Beke and Erin Boag I was all the more intrigued.
Perhaps there was nothing on the telly. Or perhaps it was the sheer power of the telly drawing the crowds to what, if we're honest, was a night of entertainment from years gone by, full of spotlights and sequins.
And yet the magic was definitely there. From the moment the Manchester Concert Orchestra struck up their first chord to the second that Anton and Erin glided in from the wings there was a certain something in the air.
Then the supporting vocalist Richard Shelton (of Brat Pack Confidential and Emmerdale, oddly) was introduced, along with three times world salsa champions, Chris Marques and Jaclyn Spencer.
They took off to the strains of Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White with the superbly laid-back first trumpet almost begging you to help it along.
That followed Anton and Erin performing to Sing Sing Sing – and the tone for the night was set.
Like I say, I'm no expert but I spotted some Latin in there, a bit of swing and some slinky moves that combined ballroom with modern and brought us the foxtrot and a waltz.
Popular tunes, daring moves and unconditional love from the audience. I'll bet Anton and Erin went home happy.
