The dances set to be performed in the Strictly Come Dancing final tonight, as well as the time it’s on, have been revealed.
However, former contestant Amanda Abbington won’t be coming back when all eliminated couples return to the stage.
Giovanni set to dance without Amanda in the Strictly final tonight
Amanda, who was paired with Giovanni Pernice, left the show in October. She explained at the time that her departure was down to “personal reasons”. However, rumours of a feud between the pair began after Amanda didn’t mention Giovanni in her statement.
And, he was then reported to be “fuming” after her sudden exit.
At the time, Gio shared an image of the two of them together on Instagram with the caption: “I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love.”
And as she’s confirmed to not be returning for the final, Gio is set to dance alone this weekend.
Amanda did break her silence earlier today (December 16). She posted on Instagram, wishing the finalists taking part tonight “good luck”. She also called them “beautiful humans”.
Who is in the Strictly final tonight and what time is it on?
Meanwhile, Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach, and Layton Williams are all vying to win the coveted Glitterball alongside their respective dance partners Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola, and Nikita Kuzmin.
Each remaining couple will have three dances. Two will be routines they’ve performed previously, but one is set to be a completely new show dance.
Firstly, the judges will begin by giving their scores as usual. However, the final decision will rest solely in the hands of the viewers. Craig Revel Horwood has even said he has no idea why the judges even bother to wave their paddles tonight!
It all kicks off at 7pm on BBC One.
What are the finalists dancing?
Bobby and Dianne are dancing a couple’s choice to This Woman’s Work by Maxwell and a samba to Candi Station’s Young Hearts Run Free. Meanwhile, their show dance is to a La La Land medley.
Ellie and Vito are dancing an American Smooth to Robbie Williams’ cover of Ain’t That a Kick in the Head, a paso doble to Insomnia by 2WEI. Their show dance is to a Jennifer Lopez megamix.
Finally, Layton and Nikita are dancing an Argentine Tango to Tattoo by Loreen and a quick step to Gregory Porter’s cover of Puttin’ On the Ritz. Their show dance is to Friend Like Me by Ne-Yo.
The final will air live on BBC One on Saturday, December 16, at 7 pm. There’s no separate results show this weekend – the results will be revealed at the end of Saturday night’s show.
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The Strictly final will air on Saturday, December 16 at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
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