After thirteen spectacular weeks, the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 series reaches its glittering climax tonight. The grand finale, broadcast live on BBC One, will see one of three remaining celebrity contestants lift the coveted glitterball trophy.
The Final Three Take to the Floor
The competition has been whittled down from fifteen original pairs to our ultimate trio. Over the course of the series, a staggering 125 couple's dances have been performed. Last week's semi-final saw the emotional departure of comeback queen Balvinder Sopal, setting the stage for tonight's showdown.
The bookmakers' favourite is former footballer Karen Carney, closely followed by the popular architect and presenter George Clarke. Completing the line-up is Amber Davies, who has remarkably survived the dance-off three times and is considered the outsider for the win. Crucially, while the judges' scores provide guidance, the final result rests solely with the public vote, meaning the outcome is truly unpredictable.
A Night of Live Entertainment and Nostalgia
Tonight's epic live show is not just about the competition. The ballroom will welcome a performance from iconic boyband 5ive, and the entire Strictly class of 2025 will reunite for one last dazzling group dance. It promises to be a rousing crescendo to another unforgettable series, crowning the successors to last year's champions, Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell.
How to Follow the Grand Finale
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final begins at 7pm on BBC One. Our liveblog coverage will start at 6.30pm, offering comprehensive build-up, rolling analysis, reaction, and all the essential ballroom chatter throughout the evening. For this final Saturday night of the year, settle in with a festive drink and your favourite snacks for the ultimate television event.
We want to hear from you during the show. You can share your thoughts and predictions via Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads, or email. A selection of your comments will be featured in our live coverage, scrutinised with the precision of a judge looking for perfect footwork.
The stage is set, the votes are all that matter, and the glitterball awaits its new owner. It's nearly time to staaaaart dancing!
