Strictly Come Dancing final 2024: What time is it on TV, how long is it on for, finalists and dances
It is almost time for one celebrity to become Strictly Come Dancing 2024 champion and take home the glitterball trophy. There were 15 contestants, now just four remain. We have all the information you need for the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing final including airtime, run-time, who is dancing for the title and what they are performing to impress the fans at home.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will talk about their reflections of a fab-u-lous 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancers will join RAYE for an incredible performance, and the cast of 2024 return to the dance floor for one last routine.
Among the celebrities competing for the glitterball was Welsh star Wynne Evans, who was partnered with Katya Jones. After impressing both the judges and viewers at home in the competition Wynne was labelled as a "dark horse" for the series.
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But an awkward in joke saw the pair fight off controversy and both Katya and Wynne have apologised for the incidents calling them a "misjudged" inside joke. Wynne was voted off the competition in the middle of November after his Blackpool dance.
Welsh professional dancer Amy Dowden also made a fantastic return to the dancefloor after she missed the 2023 series after being diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She was partnered with boyband member JB Gill.
However, Amy had a foot injury which meant she has had to withdraw from Strictly and instead JB is dancing with professional dancer Lauren Oakley. Now after weeks of sequins, glitter and fake tan the four remaining pairings take to the floor one last time and here is everything you need to know about the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 final.
When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 final and how long is it?
The Strictly Come Dancing 2024 final will air on Saturday, December 14. The show will begin at 6pm on BBC One and last two hours and 35 minutes until 8.35pm as the celebrities perform multiple times during the episode. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
Who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 finalists?
The Strictly Come Dancing 2024 finalists are:
Comedian Chris McCausland and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell.
JLS member JB Gill and his professional dance partner Lauren Oakley
Former Love Islander and influencer Tasha Ghouri and her professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec
Actress Sarah Hadland and her professional dance partner Vitto Coppola
What dances will the celebrities be dancing in the Strictly Come Dancing final?
Each couple will perform a whopping three dances which are a judges pick, a show dance and their favourite dance of the series. Here is what they will be dancing:
JB and Lauren:
Judge’s pick: Viennese Waltz to Let’s Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins
Show dance to a Motown Medley
Couple’s favourite dance: Samba to Mas Que Nada by Sergio Mendes
Chris and Dianne
Judge’s pick: Couple’s Choice to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon
Show dance to You Get What You Give by New Radicals
Couple’s favourite dance: Waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers
Sarah and Vito
Judge’s pick: American Smooth to Proud by Heather Small
Show dance to Cabaret by Metropole Orkest
Couple’s favourite dance: Cha Cha to Like A Prayer by Madonna
Tasha and Aljaz
Judge’s pick: Couple’s Choice to What About Us by P!nk
Show dance to Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman
Couple’s favourite dance: American Smooth to Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
