The Glitterball trophy was lifted by former England player Karen Carney<\/a> and her professional partner Carlos Gu on Saturday night. The pair beat ex-Love Islander Amber Davies<\/a> and social media star George Clarke to lift the trophy. <\/p>\n After their victory was announced, Carney said: \u201cI cannot believe it. I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported our journey. It\u2019s been the biggest privilege and honour. I\u2019m lost for words, I\u2019m so sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for being so incredible, this whole journey,\u201d Gu added. \u201cYou taught me so much. We challenged each other, we helped each other. Thank you for changing my life.\u201d<\/p>\n Their win came after Gu delivered one of the final\u2019s most unexpected emotional moments<\/a>, breaking down in tears as he said he was \u201cself-centred\u201d before meeting Carney. <\/p>\n It was a particularly emotional episode as the final marked Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman\u2019s final time presenting the programme. The pair were given a suitably special send-off with Craig Revel Horwood reading a letter written to the hosts by the Queen<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 2025 celebrity cast – including Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Chris Robshaw and Vicky Pattison – also reunited for a group routine. <\/p>\n But one contestant was absent: controversial Apprentice star Thomas Skinner will not make an appearance after he alleged that the BBC rigged his voting figures<\/a> on the show. Skinner has said he is seeking legal advice.<\/p>\n Follow along with our live updates, below…<\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final <\/a>Check out Tess and Claudia’s best bits<\/p>\n Tis truly the end of an era! Prepare the tissues \u2013 here\u2019s a look back on Tess and Claudia\u2019s time presenting the programme.<\/p>\n Craig Revel Horwood called them a \u201cpower couple\u201d while Shirley Ballas said they\u2019re \u201cpure magic\u201d.<\/p>\n Anton Du Beke said: \u201cAfter all of these years, neither of them have learnt a step of dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ellie Harrison21 December 2025 07:00<\/p>\n <\/a>Another look back at winner Karen Carney finishing with a perfect score<\/p>\n Here are the judges\u2019 last comments for champion Karen, who closed the show with her week one jive to \u201cOne Way or Another\u201d.<\/p>\n Motsi: \u201cI\u2019ve been trying to be so composed today and I gave it my best, but you got me with this one. This was amazing. You were incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n Shirley: \u201cKaren, I\u2019d like to invite you to my world of competitors and you can teach them. She gave you a bit of a run for your money there, Carlos. You are the ultimate. You are fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n Anton: \u201cWow. To end as we began. What wonderful symmetry. I think that dance sums you up. The whole place got up. You involve everybody in what you do. I can\u2019t tell you how much I\u2019ve enjoyed watching you.\u201d<\/p>\n He then turned his attention to outgoing presenter Daly, adding: \u201cI can\u2019t tell you how much I\u2019ve loved Tess, spending 21 years with you.\u201d Tess was tears, as were all of the judges!<\/p>\n Craig: \u201cI\u2019m here to ruin the mood, darling. I can think of a Lord Byron quote to sum you up, \u2018Let joy be unconfined.\u2019 That\u2019s what you bring to the dancefloor.\u201d<\/p>\n Turning to Tess again, he added: \u201cWe\u2019re going to miss you like you won\u2019t believe.\u201d<\/p>\n Everyone in the Clauditorium was in floods of tears.<\/p>\n And Karen scored a perfect 40!<\/p>\n Ellie Harrison21 December 2025 06:00<\/p>\n <\/a>Tess Daly says she will be ‘forever grateful’<\/p>\n \u201cI will be forever grateful for the unforgettable years I have spent sharing this magical show with you,\u201d an emotional Daly wrote on Instagram after the grand final.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll miss the Strictly viewers, because they are the very best, the most loyal and supportive, and as passionate about the show as I have always been.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ellie Harrison21 December 2025 03:55<\/p>\n <\/a>Karen and Carlos lift the Glitterball trophy<\/p>\n The professional snap from the Beeb has dropped! Here are our Strictly 2025 champions: <\/p>\n Rachel McGrath20 December 2025 23:15<\/p>\n <\/a>Anton’s sweet words for George<\/p>\n Anton gave some of the loveliest comments this evening, and his words to George were particularly special… <\/p>\n Anton Du Beke’s heartfelt critique for George Clarke’s final Strictly dance<\/p>\n Rachel McGrath20 December 2025 22:45<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s our full story on tonight\u2019s deserving winners… <\/p>\n Rachel McGrath20 December 2025 22:15<\/p>\n <\/a>Watch: Claudia and Tess receive royal surprise<\/p>\n There were so many good moments tonight, weren\u2019t there? <\/p>\n Here\u2019s another of my faves – Craig reading out a letter from a very special fan of the show… <\/p>\n Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly receive special farewell message from Royalty<\/p>\n Rachel McGrath20 December 2025 21:45<\/p>\n <\/a>Watch: The moment the winners were revealed<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the moment the winner was announced! It\u2019s fair to say Karen and Carlos were truly stunned… <\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winners revealed<\/p>\n Rachel McGrath20 December 2025 21:14<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/549968.jpg\")
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