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after Three Months of Shimmering Dance RoutineA lot of hurts and a lot of tears, strictly come dance 2025 has its own winner.
Glitterball trophy lifted by former England player Karen Carney and his professional partner Carlos Gu on Saturday night. This pair defeated the former-love islander amber davis And social media star George Clarke will lift the trophy.
After the announcement of his win, Carney said: “I can’t believe it. I want to thank everyone who has supported our journey. It has been the greatest privilege and honour. I have no words, I’m so sorry.”
“Thank you for making this whole journey so incredible,” Gu said. “You taught me so much. We challenged each other, we helped each other. Thank you for changing my life.”
After this he won Gu produced one of the final’s most unexpected emotional momentsBefore meeting Carney he said he was “self-centered” and cried.
This was a particularly emotional episode as it was the last time Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman presented the programme. The couple were given a fittingly special farewell Craig Revel Horwood reading a letter from the Queen to the hosts,
The celebrity cast of 2025 – including Harry Aikins-Aryeetey, Chris Robshaw and Vicky Pattison – also reunited for a group routine.
But one contestant was absent: Controversial apprentice Star Thomas Skinner will not attend after allegation BBC manipulated their voting figures On the show. Skinner has said he is seeking legal advice.
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A moment for George Clarke’s showdance
WATCH: George and Alexis perform their showdance routine to The Killers’ “Human.” That opening sequence!
ellie muir21 December 2025 10:30
WATCH: Karen Carney’s Showstopping Argentine Tango
ellie muir21 December 2025 10:30
Claudia Winkleman gets pranked harshly as she leaves show
Last night, the show’s pro dancers and judges pulled a weird prank on Claudia Winkleman by impersonating her during her final live show, donning a black-fringed wig and thick eyeliner.
ellie muir21st December 2025 10:00am
Last year’s winner Chris McCausland is ‘delighted’ neighbor Karen Carney is keeping the Glitterball trophy ‘local’.
Chris McCausland, who won last year’s show with Dianne Buswell, has said she is “delighted” that her neighbor Karen Carney is keeping the Glitterball in the local area.
“What a great cause!” he wrote on X/Twitter. “We used to be neighbors and now she lives around the corner. Glad she’s keeping the glitter ball local! And a big thank you to the lovely Carlos too!”
ellie muir21 December 2025 09:21
Tess Daly says Strictly’s ‘only agenda’ is pleasure
Reflecting on her final show, Tess Daly wrote on Instagram that strictly “This is a show that is made with love, where enjoyment is the currency and the only agenda.”
She added: “I will miss it strictly The audience, because they are the best, most loyal and supportive, and as passionate about the show as I have ever been.”
ellie muir21 December 2025 09:07
What a moment it was…
Karen and Carlos win the Glitterball trophy – a real win.
ellie muir21 December 2025 09:00
Watch the best bits of Tess and Claudia
It’s truly the end of an era! Get the tissues ready – here’s a look at Tess and Claudia as they presented the show.
Craig Revel Horwood called them a “power couple”, while Shirley Ballas said they are “pure magic”.
Anton du Beke said: “After so many years, not one of them has learned even a step of the dance.”
ellie harrison21st December 2025 07:00 PM
Another look at winner Karen Carney’s perfect score finale
Here are the judges’ last comments for champion Karen, who closed the show with a jive of her week on “One Way or Another.”
Motsi: “I was trying to be very calm today and I gave it my best, but you got me into it. It was amazing. You were incredible.”
Shirley: “Karen, I would like to invite you into the world of my competitors and you can teach them. Carlos, he gave you a bit of a run for your money. You are the ultimate. You are fantastic.”
Anton: “Wow. Ending just like we started. What amazing symmetry. I think this dance tells you that. The whole place lit up. You get everyone involved in what you do. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watching you.”
He then turned his attention to outgoing presenter Daly and said: “I can’t tell you how much I’ve loved Tess for 21 years with you.” Tess had tears in her eyes, as did all the judges!
Craig: “I’m here to spoil the mood, dear. I can think of one quote from Lord Byron that sums it up for you, ‘Let happiness be limitless.’ That’s what you bring to the dancefloor.”
Turning again to Tess he said: “We will miss you like you wouldn’t believe.”
Everyone in the Claudetorium was in floods of tears.
And Karen scored a perfect 40!
ellie harrison21st December 2025 06:00 PM
Tess Daly says she will ‘always be grateful’
“I will be forever grateful for the unforgettable years we spent sharing this magical show with you,” an emotional Daly wrote on Instagram after the grand final.
“I will miss the Strictly viewers, because they are the best, most loyal and supportive, and just as passionate about the show as I have ever been.”
ellie harrison21 December 2025 03:55
