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JB Gill and Lauren Oakley kick off Strictly final with perfect score

The show will reveal who lifts the Glitterball trophy on Saturday,

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: the final – as it happened

The sparkliest night of the year arrived. As the final four couples took to the floor, who would raise the glitterball trophy in Strcitly’s 20th year?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing bounces back with sparkle, sauce and pink PVC trousers

The BBC’s flagship show has been teetering on the brink of expulsion but it has managed to hold on to its glittering crown for another year at least

The Guardian - UK

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Chris McCausland feels he ‘succeeded above and beyond’ expectations on Strictly

The four finalists will all perform three more routines each in a bid to win the glitterball trophy during Saturday’s grand finale.

Evening Standard

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke: The 20th anniversary series has been magical

The BBC show’s grand finale on Saturday will see the four finalists perform three more routines each in a bid to win the glitterball trophy.

Evening Standard

Strictly 2024: 10 of the best dances – from Pete’s PVC trousers to Punam’s couple’s choice

From Chris McCausland’s quickstep to JB Gill’s salsa and Toyah Willcox’s jive – here are some of the greatest highlights from the show this year

The Guardian - UK

Strictly favourite Chris McCausland given major boost ahead of final

McCausland faces JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri in this year’s final

The Independent UK

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Strictly has made me realise I put limits on myself, says Sarah Hadland

Actress Hadland will be competing in the final on Saturday alongside Tasha Ghouri, Chris McCausland and JB Gill, with their respective partners.

Evening Standard

How to watch the 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2024 final online and on TV

With just four couples remaining, it's time to crown a winner for the 20th anniversary season. Here's how to watch the "Strictly Come Dancing" 2024 final online and from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

Tasha Ghouri: Representing deaf community on Strictly has been ‘absolute dream’

The Love Island star and her professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec will perform three more routines on Saturday in a bid to win the glitterball trophy.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Toyah Willcox reveals she rejected two pro dance partners due to their ‘inappropriate age’

‘I don’t want my head anywhere near their crotches,’ said ‘It’s a Mystery’ singer

The Independent UK

Former Strictly winner says it's 'not fair' to pick on finalist Tasha Ghouri for having a dance background

The former Love Island star is set to go head-to-head with the other remaining celebrities for the Glitterball trophy this weekend

Evening Standard

Strictly fans ‘breathe a huge sigh of relief’ as latest eliminated contestant announced

Most seemed to agree with the judges’ decision

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: 11th celebrity departs show and misses out on final

Singer Raye took to the stage during Sunday’s results show to perform her song Genesis, Pt III.

Evening Standard

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JB Gill’s perfect score is the cherry on the cake for his fantastic Strictly stint

COMMENT: The JLS singer has consistently been on the heels of top scorer Tasha Ghouri and his perfect score on Saturday was very well-deserved, writes Rachel McGrath

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 12 of the competition

This week’s vote will determine who reaches the final next week

Evening Standard

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill receive perfect scores during Strictly semi-final

Ghouri received a standing ovation from two of the judges for her waltz to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing viewers call out judges for ‘unfair’ scoring

‘What has Pete got on BBC producers?’ one viewer quipped on social media

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The Guardian - UK

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

As everyone danced two full routines for the first time, JB Gill led the way, while Pete Wicks was rock bottom. But who would fall agonisingly short of next Saturday’s grand final?

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill land perfect scores as Pete Wicks divides the judges

It was a high-scoring semi-final — though one dance divided the judging panel

Evening Standard

Real reason Pete Wicks 'declined' Strictly Come Dancing live tour revealed

Wicks, 36, feels ‘gutted’ that he couldn’t take part in the UK arena tour early next year

Evening Standard

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill among stars on 2025 Strictly Come Dancing live tour

The seven celebrities will hit the road from January 17 to perform 30 dazzling shows across the country until February 9.

Evening Standard

Ola Jordan addresses Strictly public vote criticism after outrage over Pete Wicks avoiding dance-off

The Only Way Is Essex star has sparked a backlash as he sailed through to the semi-finals

The Independent UK

Pete Wicks says Strictly fans are ‘playing a cruel joke’ after latest result

Star survived another week despite being at the bottom of the leaderboard again

The Independent UK

Strictly viewers left asking the same question after ‘joke’ elimination

Montell Douglas became the latest celebrity to be eliminated, while Pete Wicks made the final five

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