On 9 August 2006, Gillett was loaned out to Blackpool on a one-month deal. Gillett then made his Blackpool debut on 12 August 2006, in a 1–0 loss against Rotherham United. After extending his loan spell at the club for two months, It was with the Fylde Coast club that he scored his first league goal, on 12 September, in a 1–1 draw with Chesterfield at Bloomfield Road. The following month, on 21 October, he was sent off in the Seasiders' 2–1 win at Crewe Alexandra, which turns out to be his last appearance for the club. After making fourteen appearance, Gillett returned to his parent club.