Having previously he would like to returned to the club, it was announced on 30 January 2007, Gillett returned to Blackpool on loan until the end of the 2006–07 season. Gillett's first game after signing for the club on loan spell came on 3 February 2007, in a 3–1 loss against Blackpool. After making seventeen appearance, Gillett remained at the club for the club's play-offs and on 27 May 2007 he came on as a last-minute substitute in the Seasiders' League One play-off final victory over Yeovil Town at Wembley.