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Strictly Come Dancing: the final – as it happened

Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke fought it out in the series finale. Co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman waved goodbye. But on an emotional night in the ballroom, who waltzed away with the glitterball trophy?

The Guardian - UK

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in tearful sign-off from Strictly Come Dancing

The final marked the duo’s last live episode of the show.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing final live: Karen Carney wins the Glitterball as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

The former England player beat Amber Davies and George Clarke in the grand final

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Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly ‘legal claim’ in extraordinary post

Former ‘Apprentice’ star claims ‘Strictly’ execs rigged his voting figures after his casting proved controversial, but the BBC says his accusations are ‘entirely without foundation’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts: who is in the running?

As two beloved presenters stand down, speculation is rife over who may take up the ‘very sparkly baton’

The Guardian - UK

Tess Daly shares emotional posts as she prepares for Strictly exit tonight

‘My heart is so full,’ wrote the presenter, who has been at the helm of the BBC competition for more than two decades

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay issues emotional statement on Tess Daly’s Strictly exit

Vernon Kay paid tribute to Tess Daly ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing host's final live show on Saturday (20 December).

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TV tonight: Strictly’s fab-u-lous goodbye to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

A bittersweet night as a winner is announced on the beloved hosts’ last show. Plus: wall-to-wall Madness bangers! Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly to host their final live Strictly show

Their final appearance as a presenting pair on Strictly will be in the pre-recorded Christmas special.

Evening Standard

Former Lioness, podcaster and West End star to face off in Strictly final

The trio will perform three times each during the grand final of the BBC One dancing competition.

Evening Standard

Former contestant Vicky Pattison says all Strictly finalists are ‘so incredible’

The reality TV star sung the praises of the show’s finalists as she rooted for them all to win.

Evening Standard

What went on in London this week: flying taxis and a party for the colour of 2026

Ice blue wedding dress, anyone?

Evening Standard

BBC call latest Strictly rumour ‘pure speculation’

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The Independent UK

BBC denies Strictly is relocating to Manchester next year: ‘There are no plans to move’

Broadcaster says reports claiming series will transfer to Salford studios are ‘pure speculation’

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The 50 best TV shows of 2025

This year saw everyone from Alan Carr to demon sheep run riot on our screens – but there could only be one winner. Here’s our full countdown of the very best television of 2025

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas backs Rylan Clark and Judge Rinder as future Strictly hosts

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed which celebrities she would like to see replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing has its 2025 finalists – but who will win the Glitterball trophy?

This year’s champion will be crowned in Saturday’s grand final, the last ever live episode to be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Woman & Home

This M&S ode to Nadine Merabi's stunning velvet LBD is THE party dress to snap up this season

From Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly to Amanda Holden, Nadine Merabi's designs are a party-ready favourite

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Evening Standard

Zoe Ball shares telling post about 'powerful new year' after quitting Radio 2 show amid Strictly rumours

The radio host, 55, is one of the frontrunners to replace Claudia Winkleman or Tess Daly as a host on Strictly Come Dancing

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans back Zoe Ball for hosting job after Radio 2 exit announcement

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present their final episode of Strictly this Saturday

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman tears up over Strictly Come Dancing exit as fans worry about the show’s future

Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse surprised the presenters with a highlights reel

The Independent UK

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor joke voted best in Christmas cracker contest

Nigel Farage and Oasis also feature in the top cracker jokes to get you giggling at Christmas dinner this year

The Guardian - UK

Former Prince Andrew is butt of the year’s best Christmas cracker joke

Two Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gags make top 10 of public vote, along with jokes about Oasis and Nigel Farage

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: semi-final results – as it happened

After the surviving four couples tackled two routines apiece, the semi-final results came in. But who would progress to the grand final? Who would face the year’s climactic dance-off? And who would fall at the last hurdle?

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing live: Karen Carney and Carlos Gu burst into tears in emotional semi-final

All the live updates from semi-final of BBC dancing competition

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