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After four unexpected drop-outs, 10 dance-offs, and countless spray tans, we now have our strictly come dance Final three: Karen CarneyGeorge Clark and amber davis,
It’s fair to say that this year’s series was a mess. among Uproar over Tom Skinner getting a place in the show, game of Thrones Actor Christian Nairn and ex-Love Islander Danny Dyer were forced to exit before the curtain went up. In the weeks that followed, his replacement – emmerdale star Louise Cope and Dyer’s fellow islander Amber Davies – left their mark on the competition.
Then the shocking news came Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s decision to leaveEarlier two other celebrities were forced to opt out due to injury The Voice’s untimely exit Heading towards elimination-free Blackpool.
Along with the Glitterball trophy for the finalists, here are their strictly Trips so far…
amber davis
Davis redefines the term “last-minute addition” He stepped in to replace Dani Dyer Less than 48 hours left till the launch show. But you would never have guessed it when she pulled out a waltz that wouldn’t have looked out of place in week five or six.
From the moment Davis stepped onto the dancefloor, it was clear the 29-year-old was ready for the final. The former Love Islander has delivered plenty of great moments this year, including an Ariana Grande-inspired cha cha at Icons Week and a flawless Charleston in the quarter-finals. But Davis has often struggled to win over audiences because of something that is currently out of her control: previous dance experience.
Much has been said about Davis’s West End training and many of the leading roles. And while it’s undeniable that this has helped her in the competition, it has also worked against her and ultimately cost her the Glitterball trophy. Despite easily being the most skilled dancer in the competition, Davis is the only one of this year’s finalists to have faced a dance-off and she did not deserve to be there on any occasion.
Another unexpected and unfair side effect is the constant negativity and abuse she has faced online. after Davis defeats fan favorite Lewis Cope In the quarter-final dance-off, comments became so heated that His supporting partner Nikita Kuzmin issued an emotional appeal to fans,
Karen Carney
While a large number of male footballers have taken part strictly Carney is the first female player to do so – with very little success. And just as he did on the pitch for Arsenal, Chelsea and England, he has set an incredibly high bar on the dancefloor.
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The 38-year-old came out of the blocks incredibly strong in the first week, making it strictly Starting with an energetic life This took him and Carlos Gu straight to the top of the leaderboard. But when it came to performing the ballroom routine the following week, Carney struggled. At a vet, he was told he had Schuerman’s disease, which causes curvature of the spine. “There are some elements that I won’t be able to do as well as I want to,” she said before her tango. But, in what we now know as typical Carney fashion, the former footballer threw himself wholeheartedly into it – and didn’t let go Controversial comments from judges Take him down.
In the weeks that followed, Carney worked tirelessly in the training room, but although she avoided the dance-off, she did not manage to repeat the success of the first week until the Halloween special. with a drama peaky blinders-Argentine Tango themed Carney reminds everyone that he is still in the competition. Victorious in the duet choice set to Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way”, a Blackpool paso doble that scored 39 and, in the semi-final, producing the best waltz of the series, she has since progressed to the live shows.
It’s not just on the dancefloor that Carney has made changes. Ahead of her Couples Choice routine, the star revealed how trolling during her punditry career has affected her mental health, recalling how one particular unnamed incident “completely destroyed my confidence and I haven’t been able to get it back”. She added, “This show has helped my confidence a lot… I can be my true, authentic identity.”
There were often tears of both joy and sadness as Carney and Gu – who have developed one of the series’ strongest bonds – wore their hearts on their sleeves through all the ups and downs.
george clarke
While Clark has millions of followers online, the majority of her strictly Viewers had no idea who the 26-year-old was when he signed up for the show. The YouTuber introduced himself to audiences with American Smooth but Clark has often seemed more comfortable showing his funnier side.
Their pairing choice came early in the competition and was set up bizarrely kpop demon hunter track, perhaps in an effort to attract the show’s younger audience. At Blackpool, Clarke gave a strictlyThe most memorable salsa – up to “Party Rock Anthem”, no less – before enjoying later Anarchy of Instant Dance Challenge (And getting the scoop from partner Alexis Wise about her bizarre and totally impractical outfit choice).
Despite her love of playing for laughs, Clark’s stellar performances in the more serious ballroom numbers have also won praise from the judges and helped audiences see another side of her. His partnering skills and ability to help Var to shine have also been highly praised by the judges.
Highlights not only for Clark but the entire series include his involvement in Phantom of the Opera-His Week 10 quick step to Argentine tango and Frank Sinatra’s “I Get a Kick Out of You”, themed to the musical week. Clark also showed his vulnerable side in the notoriously difficult rumba, which he dedicated to his mother and grandfather.
As well as being the only male contestant left in the competition, Clarke is the only finalist to score the highly coveted 40. Can he change that on Saturday?
strictly come dance The final broadcast will take place on Saturday 20 December at 7pm on BBC One.