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Chris McCausland praised for ‘awe inspiring and best Strictly final of 20 years’

He became the first blind contestant to win the show on Saturday.

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 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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Shirley Ballas to read CBeebies Bedtime Story ahead of Strictly Come Dancing final

The beloved children’s show has also revealed its stellar line-up of stars who will read stories over Christmas and the new year

Evening Standard

Strictly judge shares honest opinion of favourite Chris McCausland ahead of the final

Chris McCausland is Strictly’s first ever blind contestant

The Independent UK

'My relationships have been a disaster': Strictly star Shirley Ballas, 64, confirms split from boyfriend, 51

The head judge, 64, previously announced she had no plans to marry Taylor, 51, after hinting at issues in their relationship

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas makes dig at celebrity contestants who ‘make the pro do all the work’ on Strictly

Head judge hit out at celebs who ‘just stand there’

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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.

Evening Standard

Strictly viewers say that Shirley Ballas has ‘won tonight’ with Matilda inspired outfit

‘Absolutely obsessed with Trunchbull Ballas’ said one viewer

The Independent UK

Tasha Ghouri secures first perfect 40 of Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The 26-year-old, who is the show’s second deaf contestant, performed a series of high lifts and dips during her elegant American Smooth.

Evening Standard

JB Gill lands near-perfect Strictly Come Dancing score with dramatic lifts

The singer was awarded 39 points out of 40 for his lively Charleston to Yes Sir! That’s My Baby by Firehouse Five Plus Two on Saturday night.

Evening Standard

What is the Strictly Come Dancing Sambathon? 'Chaotic' contest returns to live show

Strictly’s famed dance-a-thon is back - but will things go to plan?

Evening Standard

'Don't suffer in silence' - Shirley Ballas speaks openly about 'taboo' pelvic floor issues to raise awareness

Shirley Ballas spoke to the Loose Women panel to highlight the importance of doing pelvic floor exercises in menopause

Woman & Home

Shirley Ballas called out for 'objectifying' Pete Wicks on Strictly Come Dancing

Ballas, 64, said she needed to ‘calm herself down’ after Wicks’ routine

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing viewers divided over ‘brutal’ score for Pete Wicks’ ‘mesmerising’ Cha Cha

‘Pure evil but I have to laugh,’ one person said

Evening Standard

Brendan Cole hails Tasha Ghouri as Strictly's 'best dancer' this year but she's 'not going to win'

EXCLUSIVE The former Strictly pro has also weighed-in on whether the judging panel needs revising after Shayne Ward’s controversial exit

WhatToWatch

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024: release date, full celebrity line up and everything we know

Christmas wouldn't be complete without the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024.

Evening Standard

Strictly star calls for show bosses to ‘mix it up’ on judging panel amid backlash over Shayne Ward exit

EXCLUSIVE: Professional dancer Ola Jordan believes the former X Factor winner didn’t stand a chance

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Evening Standard

Strictly pro defends Shayne Ward claiming he was unfairly critiqued following his exit

The singer and actor became the seventh celebrity to be eliminated from the BBC dance competition following the first split decision between the judges so far this series

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Chris McCausland performs dance with blackout imitating blindness

Comedian McCausland is the BBC One show’s first blind contestant.

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas chokes back tears as Pete Wicks dedicates Strictly Come Dancing routine to late grandma

Towie star’s grandma Doreen died in 2022

Evening Standard

Strictly judges hail Pete Wicks for ‘moving’ dance in memory of his grandmother

The dance was a couple’s choice to The Best by Nicotine Dolls.

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week eight results – as it happened

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill tied at the top, with Shayne Ward and Jamie Borthwick joint bottom. But who’d be doomed to the dance-off and who wouldn’t make it to Blackpool?

Evening Standard

JB Gill and Lauren Oakley score joint series highest as Amy Dowden watches

Oakley replaced Amy Dowden as Gill’s partner because of illness.

WhatToWatch

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 fans have got a LOT to say about one judge tonight

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 viewers joined Claudia in sharing their opinions!

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