Overview
- Karen Carney and professional partner Carlos Gu were crowned champions by the public after each couple performed three routines in the live final.
- The other finalists were Amber Davies with Nikita Kuzmin and George Clarke with Alexis Warr.
- Judges’ combined scores were almost level, with Davies and Kuzmin on 118 and the other two couples on 117, leaving the outcome to viewers.
- The broadcast was the presenters’ last live show, featuring a tribute that included a message from Queen Camilla and a note that their pre-recorded Christmas special will be their final appearance together.
- Carney thanked supporters on-air and on social media, becoming the programme’s first footballer winner as Gu marked a representation milestone as a gay Asian champion.