Celebrities Perform Three Routines in Bid for Glitterball Trophy

Bobby Brazier is looking forward to taking Strictly Come Dancing viewers “on a journey” as he competes in the grand finale of the BBC dance show this Saturday. The 20-year-old soap star, along with former Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and stage and screen performer Layton Williams, will each perform three routines for the chance to claim the coveted glitterball trophy.

Ahead of the finale, Brazier shared an emotional message on Instagram, reflecting on his growth throughout the competition. “Once the kid frozen in the car or glued to his dad’s side, this is for us. Take the risk, do the thing, and just enjoy it,” he wrote. “Thank you for your support so far and thank you for your support tonight and in the future, where would we be without you?”

Brazier’s dance partner, Dianne Buswell, also expressed her pride in their journey together, sharing a heartwarming video from her father praising their performances.

In addition, Ellie Leach expressed her gratitude to fans, saying on Instagram, “Thank you all for your support, you will never know how much it means to us.” She also promised to give viewers a finale they won’t forget.

The final will see each celebrity perform a routine chosen by the judges, their favourite dance, and a show dance with their partners. Leach and partner Vito Coppola will perform their American smooth to “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head” and their paso doble to “Insomnia” by 2WEI, along with a Jennifer Lopez megamix for their show dance.

Williams and Nikita Kuzmin will reprise their Argentine tango to “Tattoo” by Loreen, along with a quickstep to “Puttin’ On The Ritz” and a show dance to “Friend Like Me” by Ne-Yo.

Brazier and Buswell will revisit their emotional couple’s choice routine, dedicated to Brazier’s late mother, Jade Goody. They will also perform their samba to “Young Hearts Run Free” and their show dance will be a La La Land medley.

Global music icon Cher will perform during the finale, and the full cast of 2023 will return for a special routine. The judges — Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Shirley Ballas — will offer feedback and scores, while the public will decide who takes home the glitterball trophy.

The final of Strictly Come Dancing will air live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm on Saturday. Last year, wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin and partner Jowita Przystal won the competition.