After three months of shimmering dance routines<\/a>, plenty of injuries and many tears, the Strictly Come Dancing grand final is here.<\/p>\n Emotions will be high during tonight\u2019s episode, as the show\u2019s legendary hosting duo Tess Daly<\/a> and Claudia Winkleman deliver their final live show<\/a> before stepping down, while celebrities Karen Carney<\/a>, Amber Davies<\/a> and George Clarke compete for the Glitterball trophy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each couple will dance three times, including a Showdance, as well as revisiting their favourite routine from the series and a judges\u2019 pick. <\/p>\n The audience\u2019s votes alone will decide which couple walk away as champions, as the judges\u2019 scores are purely for guidance.<\/p>\n The final will also include the reunion of the 2025 celebrity cast for a group routine, including Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Chris Robshaw and Vicky Pattison.<\/p>\n But one contestant will be absent tonight: controversial Apprentice star Thomas Skinner will not make an appearance after he alleged that the BBC rigged his voting figures<\/a> on the show. Skinner has said he is seeking legal advice.<\/p>\n Presenters Daly and Winkleman announced in autumn that they were leaving the programme because it \u201cfeels like the right time\u201d. Their last episode will be the pre-recorded Christmas special. <\/p>\n Follow along with our live updates, below…<\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final <\/a>Strictly Come Dancing finalists: Who knows their partner better?<\/p>\n Strictly finalists have been put to the test to see who knows their dance partner better ahead of tonight\u2019s show.<\/p>\n Watch them battle it out below:<\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing finalists Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, and George Clarke and Alexis Warr have been put to the test to see who knows their dance partner better ahead of the final. The finalists went head-to-head to answer a range of questions, including who is the most irritating during training, and who wants to win Strictly the most. Watch the video to find out who wins. The three remaining couples will battle it out for the 2025 Strictly crown this evening (20 December) as hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman prepare to bid farewell to the competition.<\/p>\n Ellie Muir20 December 2025 15:03<\/p>\n <\/a>A glimpse into the backstage antics today…<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s finalists have shared a chaotic video of them scooting down the Elstree Studio hallways on a wheelie chair as they prepare for the show.<\/p>\n Looks like they\u2019re warming up properly!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ellie Muir20 December 2025 14:42<\/p>\n <\/a>Tess Daly has given a glimpse into how the BBC team are celebrating her<\/p>\n Posting on her Instagram Stories this morning, Daly shared a photo of her dressing room, which had been decorated with balloons and photos by the Strictly team, alongside the words: \u201cGrateful for the best team on the last day it\u2019s the FINAL!\u201d<\/p>\n Ellie Muir20 December 2025 14:05<\/p>\n <\/a>Who do you think will be tonight’s winner?<\/p>\n Take a look back at our finalists\u2019 Strictly journeys over the past three months. <\/p>\n Let us know in the comments who you think will win. My guess is that Karen has it in the bag!<\/p>\n Ellie Muir20 December 2025 14:02<\/p>\n <\/a>Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly \u2018legal claim\u2019 in extraordinary post<\/p>\n Earlier this afternoon, controversial former contestant Thomas Skinner said he would not be appearing in the celebrities\u2019 group number tonight, claiming the BBC rigged his voting figures on the show and announced he is seeking \u201clegal advice\u201d.<\/p>\n Ellie Muir20 December 2025 14:00<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766254880_306_poster.jpg\")
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