Strictly final 2025 LIVE: Amber and George top the table after the show dance round as Karen Carney trails

Tess and Claudia had another great segue with Claudia being disappointed to learn she wasn't doing a showdance. See some of the couple's best moments over the years here...

Despite putting her heart on the dancefloor, Karen only scored 37 for her showdance, including a shocking '8' from Craig.

Although Shirley felt some parts were out of sync, Anton didn't agree and said the routine was "absolutely you". Craig attracted boos for saying the start was "lacklustre", but when it "kicked off", the resident mean judge was blown away!

Motsi said the opening of the routine was "so beautiful, so stunning" and noted how "in the dance" George was throughout. Shirley got emotional as she said George went from "zero to hero" during his time on the show, while Anton called the star the "most beautiful lifter".

Karen and Carlos' showdance was pure joy and celebration. It might not have been my favourite dance of the night, but as a celebratory piece, it was amazing.

George was once again pipped to the post, with the star falling short of a perfect score for his showdance. Cue boos when Craig unveiled his '9' paddle.

Who expected Alexis to be on the ceiling for the beginning of that routine?! That routine was electric might be my favourite of the lot, that will go down well with the audience!

After scoring a 39 for their first dance, and the pair earned the same mark for their showdance. At least Craig didn't go down after his comments!

Craig didn't earn himself any fans when he said he thought the routine was just a set of tricks without any flow. Shirley, however, said that the couple were a "dynamic duo" and loved their change of speed and how nothing was underdanced. Anton thought it embodied everything a showdance should!

Amber's story is such a touching one, and her showdance was everything. As someone who dances to this song regularly in the clubs, watch out next time I'm on the floor!

We're sure there'll be more perfect scores tonight, but Karen and Carlos are the first to earn it tonight, and it was so well deserved!

Motsi felt so "proud" after seeing the pair perform once again, Shirley joked that Karen was a "deadly competitor" and noted how "focused" the former footballer was on the dancefloor, and Anton loved how "neat" Karen was with her positioning.

Karen's back to do Birmingham proud with her sultry Argentine tango. The star admitted that she'd nicked the flatcap from the studios, so we're glad she managed to find it in time for the reprise of the routine!

Just like Amber, George managed to score a 39 for his opening dance. Will his showdance get higher?

Anton was clearly impressed with George's ballroom skills, calling the content creator "magnificent". Craig thought the pair were "skippy at the beginning", which was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd! Motsi felt the best thing about George's dance ability was his "ease" of movement.

George has never failed to impress with his ballroom, and I have been loving Alexis' intricate choreography. The Viennese waltz was a great choice to revisit, and George has started his final off on the right foot.

Ugh! Even though the judges' scores don't have an impact on the final, we still wish Craig would've pulled out his 10 paddle for that routine! Was so deserving of it.

Shirley was impressed with her student, calling the performance "subtle" and noted Amber took on all of her notes. Anton felt it was the perfect way to open an evening and "brilliant". Craig "totally agreed" with Anton, maybe a Christmas miracle is coming early!

I always found Amber's paso hot, and this turned things up to another level! Her passion, her aggression, Amber is so suited to the dance, and if this doesn't get four 10s, I don't know what will!

The first finalist vying for your votes will be Amber and Nikita. The couple got a masterclass from Shirley Ballas as they prepared to recreate their paso doble.

There's a massive outpouring of love for Tess and Claudia as they prepare to host the last final. And we've glimpsed Tess' family there cheering her on. So sweet!

They're in the building! After a gorgeous pro routine, the finalists descended onto the dancefloor on a sparking chandelier. In just a couple of hours, one of these three will have lifted the Glitterball!

The final will be starting in just 15 mins, and fans will be firmly seated for two hours and ten minutes, with it due to end at 21.10.

During that time, each finalist will perform three dances, and there will also be a special group dance from the returning contestants. We're sure there'll be other goodies throughout the show!

Each couple will perform three times in a bid to win the final public vote. Two of the dances fans will have seen before, but the showdance will be an entirely new creation.

Amber's showdance is to Rain on Me by Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, while George's is set to the tune of Human by The Killers and Karen will be performing hers to Inner Smile by Texas.

As for their previous dances, Amber and Nikita will be dancing their paso doble and jive, George is recreating his Viennese waltz and paso doble, while Karen is reprising her Argentine tango and jive.

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