Strictly Come Dancing final: Karen, George and Amber battle it out ahead of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s emotional exit – live updates
By GERAINT LLEWELLYN, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER
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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:
Looking back….
Now its time for the eliminated celebs to reminisce over their time in the competition…..
Leaderboard
Remember the judges’ points are only for guidance and its all down to viewers votes
Amber and Nikita 39 + 39 + 40 = 118
George and Alexis 39 + 39 + 39 = 117
Karen and Carlos 40 + 37 + 40 = 117
40 POINTS!
They get full marks for the showstopping dance
Karen and Carlos’ final go around the floor
The pair take to the floor for their favourite routine, the jive, which the first performed in week one.
Anton leaves Tess in tears
Anton says what a pleasure it has been to spend the last 21 years alongside Tess, leaving the pair emotional.
Before Craig says how much the panel will miss her!
Tom Skinner breaks his silence after exit
The controversial Apprentice star is reportedly taking legal action against the BBC, claiming they rigged voting to get him axed.
39 out of 40!
The couple score 39 points….. meaning its still anyone’s to win… except probably Amber…
George and Alexis’ FINAL performance
The loveable duo are back for the Pasa Doble.
Poor Amber!
Following online backlash and bookies claims of her having no chance of raising the trophy, the star said she doesn’t deserve to win , before throwing her support behind George and Karen.
FULL MARKS!!!!
Wipe away those tears Amber, you scored 40 points!
Amber is the latest star to cry this evening
The emotional star breaks down as she marks her final perfomance, reminding viewers how she only joined the line up at the last minute after replacing injured Dani Dyer.
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Strictly Come Dancing final: Karen, George and Amber battle it out ahead of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s emotional exit – live updates
