The Strictly Come Dancing stars were spotted leaving a London hotel early on Saturday morning, ahead of the grand final. This marks their last rehearsal as the 2024 BBC series wraps up later today, with the winner lifting the famous glitterball trophy.
Despite the early hour, the celebs and their pro partners appeared in high spirits. Comedian Chris McCausland, the show’s first blind contestant and favourite to win, was seen celebrating with his partner Dianne Buswell. Meanwhile, Tasha Ghouri, partnered with Aljaž Skorjanec, was spotted in her fluffy slippers heading to final rehearsals. Other finalists include former JLS member JB Gill and pro dancer Lauren Oakley.
(Image: JAMES CURLEY)
(Image: JAMES CURLEY)
After Amy Dowden had to withdraw due to a foot injury, Lauren stepped in and has since made it to the final with JB. Looking casual in glasses, a grey tracksuit, Dr Martens and a black puffer coat, Lauren joined Chris, Dianne and Nancy Xu for a quick photo.
Head Judge Shirley Ballas was spotted leaving the hotel, unable to contain her excitement as she flashed peace signs with both hands. The four finalists, Chris and Dianne, JB and Lauren, Tasha and Aljaž, and Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, are all set to dance three times, including a spectacular showdance, in hopes of being crowned champion, reports the Mirror.
The entire cast from Strictly 2024 will return to the dance floor for a special performance by singer RAYE. Other stars spotted heading to the studio included Shayne Ward, Sam Quek, Jamie Borthwick, Tom Dean, and Wynne Evans, along with Toyah and Montell Douglas.
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If Chris and Dianne win tonight, Chris will make history as the show’s first ever blind winner. This follows EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis becoming the show’s first deaf winner when she was partnered with Giovanni Pernice back in 2021.
Chris and Dianne are set to dance the judge’s pick – their couple’s choice dance to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon. They will also perform a show dance to You Get What You Give by New Radicals and their favourite dance, a waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers.
JB and Lauren will dance their iconic Viennese Waltz to Let’s Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins as their judge’s pick dance tonight, along with a samba and a Motown Medley show dance.
Tasha and Aljaž are set to perform to What About Us by P!nk as their judge’s choice, along with a show dance to Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman. Their couple’s favourite is their American Smooth to Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi.
On the other hand, Sarah and Vito will take on their judge’s pick American Smooth to Proud by Heather Small, a song made famous through Sarah’s character in Miranda. They’ll also do a show dance to Cabaret by Metropole Orkest and their couple’s favourite is their Cha Cha to Like A Prayer by Madonna.
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