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LIVE: Strictly Come Dancing final latest updates

Love Island legend Amber Davies, 29, YouTuber George Clarke, 26, and footballer Karen Carney, 38, will battle it out on the ballroom in the Strictly Come Dancing final.

The celebrities are the last three standing as the series draws to a close tonight with the winner lifting the Glitterball Trophy.

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, 47, last week narrowly missed out on a place in the final after becoming the tenth star to be eliminated after losing to Amber in the dance-off.

Tonight will also see hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out of Strictly after the hosts confirmed earlier this year they would be leaving the show at the end of the series. The pair had co-hosted together since 2014.

Follow live updates from the Strictly Come Dancing final below: 

From underdog to Strictly Come Dancing’s 2025 champion!

Tess and Claudia’s final ‘Keep Dancing’

The lovable duo choke back tears as they say goodbye to viewers for the final time and say their iconic catchphrase.

Tess gushes: ‘It has been an honour and an absolute pleasure to share it with you’.

While Claudia adds: ‘All thats left to do now is to keep dancing and celebrate our winners Karen and Carlos!’

A worthy winner! … according to fans

What a winner!

Karen breaks down in tears as her name is announced, with the judges and the studio audience on their feet cheering

Lost for her words, she muttered: ‘I can’t believe, who have supported us on our journey!’

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KAREN AND CARLOS WIN!

Here we go….

Tess and Claudia prepare to announce the winner, will it be George, Amber or Karen?

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5ive perform the hits

As Claudia and Tess wipe away their tears an Queen Camilla votes for her 2025 Strictly winner …. 90s boyband 5ive take to the stage in the ultimate throwback.

A royal seal approval

Craig surprises Tess and Claudia with a very letter from Strictly super fan Queen Camilla thanking them for their years hosting the show.

If her highness is watching the show, is she reading our blog?

Bye bye Tess and Claudia ‘Brucie would be proud’

In a very emotional VT fans and Strictly stars pay tribute to the departing hosts who say the late Bruce Forsyth and original presenter would be so proud.

Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years,Sir Bruce Forsyth, Tess Daly,BBC,BBC

Just 5 minuets to go!!!

Claudia has confirmed you have just minutes to vote for your winner…

Who do viewers think will win?

One last time everybody!

Now the cast of 2025 are back on the dance floor one more time with a huge colourful and fun routine!

Though unfortunately some are still no better…

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