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With the bright lights of Blackpool beckoning, a nervy night in the ballroom saw the closest dance-off of the series so far.

Strictly Come Dancing: the final — as it happened. But on a night of Cher cameos and Eurovision news, who would lift the glitterball trophy? Published: 17 Dec Strictly Come Dancing: semi-final results — as it happened. Published: 10 Dec

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The first live show of the series saw Nigel Harman on top with his show-closing, Nirvana-soundtracked paso doble. But who will go home first? Thanks for watching along with me and all your excellent feedback. Have a lovely rest-of-the-weekend. And it almost goes without saying, keeeeeep dancing! Hmm, where did I put my gold hot pants? Reigning Strictly champion Hamza Yassin has his own wildlife programme tomorrow, pretty much in the slot where the results show would be. Hamza: Strictly Birds of Prey see what they did there? From rumbas to raptors. From foxtrots to feathers.

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But on a night of Cher cameos and Eurovision news, who would lift the glitterball trophy? Layton Williams scored a perfect 40 and topped the leaderboard for the second week running, with Ellie Leach in second place again. Bobby Brazier and Annabel Croft were consigned to the dreaded dance-off. Annabel was sent home, completing her transformational and emotional Strictly experience. Ellie Leach has scored a near-perfect 39 points on two occasions and 38 points three times.

See you next Saturday! PHEW — that felt like a marathon. But these scores are carried over to next week, so everything could change. Which couple is shaping up to be your favourite? Feel free to make a wild prediction for your four Grand Finalists in the comment box below. Craig though it was a bit wild for him and needed more technique, but Fleur is a fantastic dancer. Motsi was impressed by the power and conviction, but they need to find a way to control it. Shirley wanted more contrast between the power and the leg placement, and Anton thought Fleur was a superstar, but it needs refinement in hold.

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After another difficult year for many, Strictly remains a much-needed retreat for comfort and joy - also this blog is one of the few remaining corners of the internet that feels like a warm hug, so well done everyone. My liveblog duties are over for another year, but you can find me on Twitter and Instagram heidistephens if you want to say hello, and I also write books of a romantic comedy nature so you can definitely buy those too. They make lovely stocking fillers, just saying. Keeeeeep dancing! But every one of those finalists absolutely smashed it tonight, they all worked so hard and gave us one hell of a show. Hamza and Jowita lift the glitterball, and some rubbish fireworks go off. Another montage! This time from members of the public, saying what they love about Strictly. There will definitely be a blog open for you to play in, albeit entirely unsupervised.

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Dave Myers obituary. Take a drink for each! Michael Hogan. Contemporary fusion with modern ballroom touches. A stripped-back feel full of chemistry and connection. The spectacular-est of the tentaculous. He needs to keep compact and stay on time. Hmm, where did I put my gold hot pants? Otherwise it was eights all round from the panto villain judge, barring a seven for Angela S. View image in fullscreen. Might we see our first shock result of the series? Johannes, you have been absolutely extraordinary.

The first live show of the series saw Nigel Harman on top with his show-closing, Nirvana-soundtracked paso doble. But who will go home first? Thanks for watching along with me and all your excellent feedback.

Layton Williams was the best dancer in the contest. Lots of sass but enough sauce? And a brief Tina Turner karaoke singalong. Meet you back here to spot the sticky-up thumbs, sticky-out bums and spatulistic hands. Heidi would have organised it. Yes it is! Can she score a maximum at last when it really counts? Caaalm down, chicken. Both Layton Williams and Nigel Harman will be counting themselves lucky tonight. Swinging arms and a theatrical feel. Published: 29 Feb Amazing spinning, dipping lift to finish. The couples will accumulate scores from three dances. Incredible shapes, lifts and lines. Christmas crackers!