Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Final LIVE: Layton Williams, Bobby Brazier And Ellie Leach Battle To Be Crowned Champion And Win The Glitterball Trophy

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By Ellie Phillips for Web

3:39 p.m., December 16, 2023 | Updated: 6:54 p.m., December 16, 2023

How are you celebrating the Strictly Come Dancing final?

From themed parties to fun meals, fans of the BBC competition took to social media to share their special way of watching tonight's final.

Craig Revel Horwood never thought Layton Williams would reach the final!

The Strictly Come Dancing judge revealed that when he first saw Layton dance he didn't expect him to make it.

All eyes are on the prize!

Layton Williams, Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach will take to the Strictly dancefloor in tonight's finale to battle it out for the famous Glitterball trophy.

Things get hot on and off the dance floor…

Ellie Leach and her partner Vito Coppola have revealed the reason why they put their rumored romance on hold ahead of the finale.

The Coronation Street actress is bookmakers' favorite to win the Glitterball trophy at odds of 1/10.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are taking to social media to show their support for their favorite finalists… but who do YOU want to win?

SPOILER ALERT!

Angela Scanlon was left red-faced on Friday when she accidentally revealed a spoiler ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing final during an appearance on spin-off show It Takes Two.

Will Bobby Brazier's grandma be in the audience at the Strictly Come Dancing final…?

Jade Goody's mother Jackiey Budden is banned from the Strictly Come Dancing studio audience because of an ongoing feud with Bobby's father Jeff Brazier.

But Jade's widow Jack Tweed has now said Jade wants her mother to be there to watch her grandson in the live final.

Review: What numbers will the couples dance in the finale?

The couples have to dance not one, not two, but THREE dances for the finale, including the legendary show dance.

What will Bobby Brazier do if he wins Strictly?

Bobby Brazier has revealed how happy he would be if he were crowned Strictly champion alongside his dance partner Dianne Buswell.

The EastEnders actor had never seen the show before appearing in it and made it to the finale.

Strictly speaking, the most dramatic moments of 2023

It's been a jam-packed year for Strictly and we've taken a look back at the show's most dramatic moments.

From Amanda Abbington's surprise exit to Nigel Harman's rib injury which forced him to withdraw, there were surprises aplenty.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's romance rumors continue to swirl, and Layton Williams is battling cruel trolls upset about his past dancing experiences.

Nigel Harman gives an update on his health after breaking a rib just weeks before the Strictly Come Dancing final

Despite being one of the show's favorites, Nigel Harman was forced to withdraw from the competition last month after sustaining an injury during dance rehearsals.

The actor, who worked with professional dancer Katya Jones, expressed his disappointment that his Strictly journey ended abruptly just weeks before the final.

As the final three stars prepare to hit the dance floor, judge Craig Revel Horwood reveals what he's looking for…

Ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing final, Craig Revel Horwood revealed what it takes to use his '10-point' paddle.

The sharp-tongued judge also explained what it means to him when he awards the elusive top score.

But one participant will be missing…

Amanda Abbington will not return for the group number following her surprise exit from the competition in October.

But the star sent her best wishes to the three finalist couples, writing: “Good luck tonight to these six beautiful people.”

All the couples are back. Who are you excited to see dance again?

Welcome to the Strictly Come Dancing Live blog!

The countdown has begun to the Strictly final, where Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams will battle it out for the glitterball trophy.

But who do you want to win?

Ellie Leach, Layton Williams