Summary

  • Relive all the action & reaction from the Strictly dance floor.

  • Katie & Anton were the first couple to be eliminated.

  • Watch the whole Final & the winners' interview with Zoe Ball.

  • Watch every dance in the Highlights tab.

  1. Here we go!published at 18:36

    This week has clearly been full of trips, slips and falls - but our final four are still standing, and they're ready to rock your living rooms.

    But who will you crown our 2015 champion tonight? Let the battle commence!

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  2. 12 things we learned: simply the Glebpublished at 18:34

    New pro dancer Gleb showed everyone how to be a shirt - sorry - scene stealer in one simple step...

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  3. Relive last year's showdancespublished at 18:33

    Let's face it - our Strictly Finalists are probably bundles of joyous nerves right now.

    But if there's one thing they're looking forward to performing more than anything, it's most likely their showdance. An epic composition of any style and technique they fancy.

    And so what better excuse is there to head back in time and watch Mark Wright and Karen Hauer, Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton, Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, and 2014 champions Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev perform their stunning, unique routines.

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    Mark Wright and Karen Hauer perform their Showdance to 'Don't Stop Me Now'.

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    Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton perform their Showdance to 'Get Happy' .

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    Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff perform their Showdance to 'A Little Less Conversation'.

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    Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev perform their Showdance to 'Angels'.

  4. What are our finalists really thinking?published at 18:32

    Our fab four gathered to meet the nation's press on Thursday to chat dance offs, protein bars and lightsabers - find out what they're really thinking about making it to the home straight of the competition!

    Kellie, Katie, Jay and Georgia
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    Our Finalists smile for the camera as they silently plot to 'borrow' it for the afternoon... maybe

  5. Saying goodbye to Anita and Glebpublished at 18:31

    After a super-close Semi-Final dance off last weekend, Katie and Anton emerged victorious, leaving their opponents Anita and Gleb to partake in one last dance.

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    Re-live all of Anita and Gleb's best moments from their time on Strictly.

    As you can see from Anita's best bits in the video above, this Countryfile presenter came an incredibly long way - from having no dance experience to taking on Gleb's intricate versions of ballroom classics, he's given her challenges each week, and she's risen to them with style.

    It's no wonder her fellow competitors will miss her on the floor.

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    Our Strictly stars say goodbye to the fabulous Anita and Gleb in our exclusive video

  6. 12 things we learned: Claudia can pull any look offpublished at 18:29

    Whether it's an 80s throwback jacket, or donning a dolphin costume, our Claude can rock anything...

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  7. Go behind the scenes one last time!published at 18:27

    It's the final countdown to the er... Final, and our fab four are getting ready to Rhumba, or Quickstep, or Showdance (find out what they'll actually be dancing here).

    Naturally, they've been dancing their socks and shoes off all week in preparation. Don't believe us? Hit play on the clip below for your personal backstage pass...

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    Catch-up with our fab four Strictly finalists as they prepare for Saturday's Grand Final

  8. Boogie down to the sounds of Strictlypublished at 18:25

    Why just watch your favourite dancers get down, when you could be shimmying yourself with our Strictly tunes on BBC Playlister?  

    BBC Music
  9. 12 things we learned: Giovanni's a fake tan fanpublished at 18:24

    Yep. We're pretty sure he's addicted. (Or maybe we were looking for excuses to post these pictures. You decide!)

    Tan-talising torso
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    Smearing Giovanni's body with fake tan is a hard job, but someone's got to do it!

    What are you looking at?
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    We're not sure what Katie's spotted... and we're not sure we want to know!

    Tan me up, Scotty
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    And there was us thinking it was an all natural Italian glow, Giovanni!

  10. The Showdance songs revealed!published at 18:20

    It's the performance our couples have been dreaming of all series, and we can now reveal which songs they'll be performing their musical extravaganzas to...

    • Georgia and Giovanni will be performing their Showdance to ‘Fix You’ by Coldplay.
    • Jay and Aliona will be performing their Showdance to ‘Can’t Feel My Face’ by The Weeknd.
    • Katie and Anton will be performing their Showdance to ‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff.
    • Kellie and Kevin will be performing their Showdance to ‘Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line’ by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.
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    Our couples are preparing for a spectacular showdown

  11. Give the Semi-Final a second spinpublished at 18:18

    All five Strictly Semi-Finalists truly smashed it in the Semis, with not one, but two full routines to crack.

    Kellie and Kevin took the top spot on the leader board for their delicate Rhumba and stunning American Smooth, which channeled old fashion Hollywood glamour for a glorious end to the evening.

    Jay and Aliona continued their strong form with a sweet Viennese Waltz and an eccentric Doctor Who inspired Charleston that had the audience begging to go back in time and watch for a second time!

    And Georgia and Giovanni - despite missing out on precious training time due to Georgia being poorly - made a brilliant comeback with a defiant Cha Cha, and later swept across the floor with a beautiful Viennese Waltz.

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    We take you through the highs and lows of the Semi-Final in just over 3 minutes.

    Katie and Anton unfortunately found themselves at the bottom of the leader board - their Charleston – wasn't slick enough for the judges. But their second dance, a Waltz to ‘O Mio Babbino Caro’ by Giacomo Puccini, was a vast improvement - and later stood up to Anita and Gleb's complex Salsa in Sunday's dance off - taking them waltzing off into the Final.

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    Anita and Gleb Salsa to 'Feel This Moment' by Christina Aguilera ft. Pitbull

    Read all about it on the Strictly news blog

  12. 12 things we learned: #StillGotItpublished at 18:17

    Oh yes - Len, Craig, Darcey and Bruno have totally #StillGotIt - as demonstrated by their incredible interpretation of 'the Strictly' in Week 2!

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    The Strictly judges showcase their dancing prowess as they open the Live Show.

  13. Singalong to Week 11published at 18:14

    Our celebrities put on a spectacular show as Strictly celebrated the art of the musical in the Quarter-Finals.

    Jay and Aliona's romantic Rhumba brought tears to Darcey's eyes and they narrowly missed out on the first 40 of the series. Both Kellie and Kevin and Georgia and Giovanni scored 9s across the board for their cheeky Viennese Waltz and fairytale Foxtrot respectively.

    Even Gleb's saucy prison guard costume couldn't stop a sour-faced Craig from giving Anita's tricky Argentine Tango a 6, although the other judges were considerably kinder, and Katie's elegant Foxtrot was looked upon favourably by the scoresome foursome. 

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    Our Strictly stars stole the show during Musical Week!

     But it was the technically skilled Helen and her partner Aljaz who landed in the dance floor and had to perform their dramatic Paso Doble again, narrowly missing out on a place in the Semi-Final to Georgia and Giovanni.  

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    Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec Paso Doble to ‘At The End Of The Day’ from Les Miserables.

    Read about Week 11 on the Strictly news blog

  14. 12 things we learned: whatever happened to Jeremy's noble steed?published at 18:13

    It looks like Jeremy became very attached to his Week 7 horse...

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  15. Relive Week 10 with our recap-a-thonpublished at 18:12

    With seven couples remaining, each was challenged to learn their usual routine, and then take on their fellow competitors with a 'Quick-step-a-thon' at the end of the show.

    Helen and Aljaz proved to be skilled multi-taskers, as their 39 scoring Viennese Waltz and their first-placed performance in the Quickstep-a-thon put them in pole position. Jay and Aliona’s intense Tango meant they weren't far behind, picking up 10s from Darcey and Bruno.

    Although Katie and Anton’s Argentine Tango initially left the pair towards the bottom of the leader board with a score of 32, their third place in the Quickstep-a-thon saw them climb up to fourth overall with a final score of 37, behind Georgia and Giovanni, who rocked the ballroom with their Paso Doble.

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    All the action from another dramatic night in the Ballroom.

     After landing at the bottom of the leader board on Saturday night for their American Smooth, Peter and Janette lost their place in the competition after a fiercely fought dance off with Kellie and Kevin, who Salsa'd their way into the Quarter-Finals.  

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    Peter Andre and Janette Manrara American Smooth to 'Sweetest Feeling' by Jackie Wilson

    Recap Week 10 on the Strictly news blog

  16. 12 things we learned: Ogogo's serious splittagepublished at 18:10

    Trousers have been harmed in the making of Strictly's 13 series - but hopefully repaired, too!

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  17. Leg it up the Blackpool Tower for Week 9!published at 18:09

    If there's one week all our celebrities and their partners want to stick around for, it's surely the week where Strictly heads to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom!

    Georgia and Giovanni once again led the pack with their American Smooth, with Bruno proclaiming that they were 'leading the competition'. Anita and Gleb wowed with a powerful Paso that saw them soar into second place. Kellie and Kevin's Quickstep was just what the judges ordered, while Jay and Aliona’s sizzling Salsa sent them into fourth.

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    All the highlights from the seaside special!

    Jamelia and Tristan, despite having survived a record number of dance offs, finally fell after their commendable Quickstep went head-to-head with Peter and Janette's Jive.  

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    Jamelia & Tristan MacManus Quickstep to 'I'm A Believer' by The Monkees

    Recap the week Strictly went to Blackpool on the news blog

  18. Strike a pose!published at 18:07

    Even your pets are limbering up and practicing those dance moves...

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  19. Viennese Waltz away to Week 8!published at 18:05

    Topping the leader board this week, with an incredible series record score of 39, were Georgia and Giovanni for their Charleston. Hot on their were Helen and Aljaž, who performed a Tango, and Peter and Janette with their flowing Viennese Waltz.

    Comeback kids Kellie and Kevin were thrilled when their hip hop inspired Samba saw them safely into third place on the leader board, while Anita and Gleb were right behind their with their bouncy Quickstep.

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    Watch highlights of Week Eight in the Strictly Ballroom.

     Jeremy and his partner Karen became the seventh casualties of the ballroom after finding themselves performing their Quickstep in the dance off against Jamelia and Tristan's Samba.  

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    Jeremy Vine and Karen Clifton Quickstep to 'Going Underground' by The Jam

    Recap Week 8 on the Strictly news blog