Tess and Claudia have revealed which of the judges will have the casting vote after tomorrow’s dance-off… it’s Craig!
Tune in to BBC One tomorrow at 7.45pm to see who leaves the competition.
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 20:05
Well, that was a whirlwind, wasn’t it?
The vote closes at 8.30pm tonight so there is not long at all to have your say on who deserves to be in the final.
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 20:02
George’s partnering skills praised by panel
George’s comments from the judges are in…
Anton: “Oh man alive! [he’s now trying to reneact the lifts] It was the most incredible thing. You were so brilliant. You were underneath the desks and in perfect harmony. This dance was you, and the best of you.”
Craig: “I thought, personally, it was a little heavy-footed. Just a little. I loved all the lifts, they were incredible. And your swivel was brilliant.”
Motsi: “It was tidy, compact and fast. But your best is that you’re a great partner. You have an eye for her and she can trust you’re there for her, and nobody can teach that to you.”
Shirley: “Listen to mummy here, ok? This had hundreds and hundreds of small details. And the dynamic was the highlight. For me, personally, I think this is your best number yet.”
George’s scores are in… 8, 9, 10 and 10 – a total of 37.
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 20:00
George pulls of an ‘Inbetweeners’-inspired Charleston
George’s second dance is a Charleston (my fave) to “We Speak No Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool.
George teased in his VT that it’s inspired by The Inbetweeners, which has to be a Strictly first.
This is a style that really does suit George’s silly and goofy side. And the lifts are *incredible*. Everyone is really bringing their A-game tonight, eh?
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 19:55
Karen praised for ‘magical performance’
Here are the judges’ comments for Karen…
Motsi: “I wish I could jump and join you. It feels like the final and it feels like you’re saying, ‘I’m not going home’. All those spins here! You were fabulous, fabulous, fabulous!”
Shirley: “You have to ask yourself what makes a magical performance. You’ve got grit, you’ve got determination. I loved it.”
Anton: “You have laid it all out there, you have not saved anything for the potential final. You’ve said, ‘This is it, I’m going to treat it like the final’.”
Craig: “For me, it was a little bit skippy. There was also a little hiatus getting up from the floor spin. Also, you do tend to dance ahead but it was clean, it was crisp, it was flashy, darling.”
Karen’s scores are in… 9, 10, 10, and another 10 – a total of 39.
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 19:50
Karen gives it her all in the salsa
Karen’s finishing on a nerve-wracking dance out of the way first – a salsa to “Turn the Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson.
One of the former England player’s huge strengths in this competition has been the fact she throws herself into everything with so much energy and she’s doing exactly that with this.
I’m sure the judges will have something to say about her hips but her effort levels can’t be knocked.
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 19:45
Nikita makes emotional plea to viewers
Each of the remaining pros is being asked why their partner deserves to win and Nikita has given an emotional answer.
He told Amber: “You had so much hate from the moment you joined. You’ve had so much hate this week, but you come into the training room every day and you give so much love.
“You’re so kind, you’re so caring. You’re such a lovely, positive person.”
Addressing viewers, he continued: “I think sometimes, and I speak to the audience at home, please, please be kind because it costs nothing.”
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 19:43
Amber lands another 40 after Couple’s Choice
Motsi and Shirley are on their feet! Amber is on the verge of tears too.
Here are the judges’ comments…
Craig: “Hollywood all the way. Glam. Gorg. All that jazz, darling. Unbelievable. You’re just ah-may-zing.”
Motsi: “We have to appreciate every single thing you did on that dance. This dance was phenomenal, out of this world.”
Shirley: “We’ve seen you work really, really hard. Even if you have a dance here and there, it’s nothing like ballroom and Latin. It’s absolutely beautiful in every way.”
Anton: “You remind me of an actress in White Christmas. You were spectacular. I thought last week was good but I even prefer this one.”
Amber’s scores are in… it’s four 10s, another 40 in the bag!
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 19:40
Amber performs her Couple’s Choice
I’ve had such high hopes for this too – Amber and Nikita are performing their Couple’s Choice.
This couldn’t have come at a better time for Amber, who last weekend managed the incredibly rare feat of landing a 40 *and* ending up in the dance-off.
In her VT, Amber and her family are reflecting on her time in the spotlight so far, with her mum saying she “lost her way with what her dream was” after she left Love Island.
Set to “Fly Me to the Moon”, this routine is as action-packed as you’d expect and a total joy. The lifts are ambitious and being pulled off effortlessly. Bravo!
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 19:36
Watch: Julian bursts into tears over special surprise
It’s been an emotional episode! Karen and Carlos aren’t the only ones who have shed a tear…
Rachel McGrath13 December 2025 19:31