Episode 60 Strictly - It Takes Two

# Silent Night, holy Knights... Sorry, not tonight, lads.

# All is calm and all is bright... Not quite!

# Round... That's more like it, come in!

# Holy infant, so tender and mild. # Sleep in heavenly peace.

Welcome to the last It Takes Two! Live from London, this is Strictly

It Takes Two. Please welcome your host, Zoe Ball!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE. Hello!

Hello and welcome to the last It Takes Two of the series. I know, I

can't quite believe it. Well emotional. Everybody is counting

down the Christmas and we are counting down to district in is 24

hours, 38 minutes and 12 seconds away. And it is sure to be

spectacular. Our three finalists and their partners will join shortly for

a look back at an Unforgettable series, but first, kicking off the

show in style, I have the honour of welcoming a couple of old

professionals. Not an Tondu Beck and Brendan Cole, I know you are

disappointed. Singing a thousand years from their number one album,

it is Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. # Hearts beat faster, collars and

promises. # How to be brave, how can I love

when I'm afraid the fall. # Watching you stand alone.

# All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.

# One step closer. # I have died every

day waiting for you # Darlin' don't be afraid

I have loved you for a # Thousand years I'll love

you for a thousand more # Time stands still

beauty in all she is # I will be brave

I will not let anything # Take away What's

standing in front of me # Every breath

Every hour has come to this # I have died every

day Waiting for you # Darlin' don't be afraid

I have loved you for a CHEERING AND APPLAUSE. Oh, goodness!

Congratulations on their Christmas number one album, amazing, and they

will be back later in the show. Until then, help yourself to some

men's prize to celebrate. Now it's time to introduce our first

finalists. Topping the Leader Board more than anyone else, this couple

has dazzled with breathtaking choreography. From old Hollywood to

the Amazon jungle, we have loved every step. Take a look at Danny and

Oti's Strictly story. Danny boy, ready to meet your new

partner? I can't wait. It is Oti. She is brilliant, I'm ready, bring

it on. It was packed full of everything and more. Last week went

better than we could have have hoped so the pressure is on.

It was a modern twist on a traditional dance which I enjoyed

very much. I have got a cap, I come prepared.

I'm really is road. The timing and the shaping, the lines, they were

absolutely excellent. Four week three, this is amazing!

I'm buzzing, I'm so happy. I really am enjoying dancing more

than I ever thought. It is life changing. I love it, I love it, I

love it! Danny Mac, you are on fire, darling!

Since I was a kid, I wanted to dress like this and dance like that and I

was skewed -- to try so that was the most amazing feeling.

It was a masculine performance. You are consistently excellent, well

done! This week has been quite a

roller-coaster. I don't understand! It is really

hard to accept that you can't do something when you no previous

routines have gone so well. No?

I thought it was great, it is a real shame it went horribly wrong.

It was a good lesson to learn, things can go wrong but it is about

how you deal with that that matters. Six, seven, eight... What are you

laughing at? I knew it was that. You keep laughing at me!

Baby, that was good! Full of content and speed and energy. Danny Mac, you

are back! An amazing ten! We got ten! Yes!

The clarity of movement throughout that dance, I thought it was

brilliant! I'm so excited, the routine could be

a show stopper if we get it right. It is actually difficult to

distinguish who is not the professional dancer now.

That is the most incredible feeling ever!

Go, Danny! Go, Danny! Your hip action, we never get that

Ten! Ten! That is the first 40 in

Strictly history for a samba. Every moment of the dance was under

your control. He with the leading man tonight. -- you were the leading

man tonight. This incredibly talented girl took

this guy on and believed she could teach him how to dance. Smile about

it because you are on strip we Come Dancing! And what I have done

because of her week after week, I still can't believe it is me doing

that. Absolutely amazing! She is the most

incredible person, the most amazing dancer and it would mean the world

to me to be able to give her that. Danny and Oti.

You've got through to the Grand Final! Strictly is everything I

expected it to be and more, so much more.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE. Danny and Oti! Danny, welcome, it is

going to be an emotional show today. The glitter box dishes at the ready!

How does it feel watching that back? Nobody told me that was going to

happen. It is just incredible to see. To see what we have gone

through in the last three months. You can't explain this experience. I

have always said it has got better and better, but it is the best

experience of my life, I have loved every single second. And just to see

it in the video, it is strange because it is so lovely like that.

But you know what you have gone through. You know how many weeks. It

is ours and ours. It has been enjoyed it even when it was hard, I

have loved the difficulty and the challenges. The emotional times have

been great, we have taken so much from it, for so many reasons. It

gets to me. I will never forget it, I love it and I love you.

It is just brilliant. Oti, Danny has been consistently good since the

first week but he has got better and better. How much has he improved in

your eyes over this time? We train so hard. We train all day long. We

start at 9am and we believe the studio at ten p.m.. That is a lot of

work. People do not get to see it. He just goes out and he puts it on.

But from Monday to the Saturday is a lot of hard work. And he puts

everything into it. And I could not have asked for a better partner, a

better person to go through this experience with because you've been

amazing. It is a beautiful thing! You've been

with each other every day for the last three months, what will you

miss most about those days together training? For me, I'm going to miss,

Oti as a person is fantastic, great to be around and she has taught me

so much and a lot of bout myself and I have realised a lot about myself

which is great. I'm going to miss learning. I came to learn something.

I haven't stopped learning every single day. Not just the dancing,

that has been a big part of it, but learning about myself and her and

her life and her family, everything. Oti is a remarkable person. She is

an incredible dancer and everybody sees that. Even just as a person and

human being. You would not believe the person she is and what she is

capable of, it is amazing. I know, she is! You have your friends and

family behind you all the way. On this journey, first use of that

word! Look at this, Danny. Danny as my son was just the best

and I'm not just saying that as his mum, he is a really good boy. He was

always as good as Gold. Lively and full of life and lovely. When Danny

said he was taking part in Strictly, I was really shocked, seeing him for

who he is and not hiding behind a character, I thought it would be the

biggest challenge for him. On his first stands, he absolutely nailed

it! I never, never expected my Danny to

go out and do that. My favourite dance was in Blackpool when he did

the Charleston and he got a perfect 40. He is such a perfectionist and

he always strives for that perfect score so to finally get it,

everybody was over the moon. We are so proud of him, he is doing

us proud. He don't realise how good he is. I'm just blown away, I can't

believe what he is doing. Never in a million years did I

thought my Danny was be on Strictly. You can't beat seeing your kids

happy and he is really happy. We are so proud of you, do your best

and we are all rooting for you! We love you, Danny! We hope you win

Strictly and good luck! I love you! I love you to bits and you are the

best song ever. And we are also proud of you.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE. Danny, what has the support from

your lovely friends and family, how has that spurred you on? I'm so

lucky to have the most amazing friends and family. All my life,

they've been there through everything. And to share this

experience with them, which is what I have tried to do as much as

possible, it has been brilliant. I do not know how you got them to talk

on camera, they hate it, my mum would have been scared stiff. What

is so beautiful is I know which she means what she says and she was so

relaxed talking about it. What would it mean for to you win

Strictly tomorrow? I want to answer this one first. For me, I have had

the best time getting through to this point now, to have the

experiences more than I could have dreamed of but this was the full

dream. This was T all of the dances all the way to the final show, it is

done. I honest to God, would only want to win that glitterball for

this girl next to me because to see her lift it, because of everything

she has given me, that's all I can give her back. I think you have

given her an awful lot. Good luck to. I say you have blown your minds

week after week. Amazing choreography and brilliant dancing.

Good luck tomorrow. Danny and Oti, everyone.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Now, it wouldn't be a Strictly final

without a grand opening number. Here is how our pros plan on getting the

party started. Hi, It Takes Two. Welcome to the

final. Rehearsals. But it is not all tears, because

this week we've got an absolutely explosive opening number.

Today we have been creating the big opening number to open the show.

High energy, high octane. Massive party. Hopefully we'll get the show

off on the right track. You will find all kinds of styles. Jive,

Latin, high energy. It is a massive celebration of the whole season. A

great way to start the party. The song is When Love Takes Over. A

party song. Everyone will get involved. The audience will be up on

their feet clapping. It is absolutely amazing, lots of turns

and lifts and a little surprise at the end. We are trying to make the

number a showcase. Not only of lots of different styles but of ever

every dancer. Perfect for the final of Strictly Come Dancing, 2016. We

all love coming to Elstree when it is empty, no-one but us here and It

Takes Two. I think we're all going to miss it. It is really bitter

sweet today doing one of the last group numbers.

Well done to all our professional dancers and the choreographers, we

adore them all. Time to welcome my final Friday Panel of the series.

Put your hands together for Alfie Boe, Chelsea Healy and Michael Ball.

APPLAUSE. Are you all right there, Alfie. You

look like you might fall off. Congratulations boys on your number

1. How exciting. Unbelievable. Thank you. Where will you be watching the

final tomorrow, Michael? I think you where I'm going to be, I think I

might be with you. And perhaps with... With Miranda, we're having a

party. . And Jeremy Vine. Are you happy with the final three, Alfie? I

couldn't be happier. They have showed their amazing skills. It is

fantastic. And my Kate is in it, Kev. Brother from another mother, of

course. Tabb Chelsee, you have been in their shoes. How is the night

before, do you sleep? Association, no, I think you are just in this

zone. It's mad. It's the most scariest thing I have ever been

through. I cannot imagine how they are feeling right now. I'm scared

for them. But I think it's just so much pressure because this is what

we have been leading up to, all that hard work and it's all down to

tomorrow. Yes, it is a scary time. It is a scary time. Let's look at

them all in deat the same time. Deat the same time. Louise and Kevin. The

womb girl, Chelsee. She is the only girl in the final. Do you think this

will mean half the nation will be behind her. I hope so. Girl power.

The ladies are shouting for Louise. They'll do their Argentine tango. It

was stunning and thought faultless. It got 39, though. Can they get a 10

from Craig? I think, yes, of course they can. It was utterly beautiful.

Brilliant. So powerful. So emotional. She's phenomenal, I

think. Absolutely. I think there was a bit of a turning point for her.

Her confidence. She suddenly came into her own and was there. Alfie,

this is Kevin's fourth final. Will that give them an edge and can he do

it this time? I really hope so. For Kevin being a mate but that dancing

in itself - sorry, I have to say that. Loyalty to my friend. . But

that was so sharp. He was so sharp and the passion in him, in himself

was incredible and Louise, they are great partners. On to Ore and

Joanne. The second Clifton in the final. Are you excited about the

brother-sister rivalry. I think that's brilliant. There has never

been a brother-sister rivalry before. A first for everything. And,

it's great. I'm friends with Joanne as well. Joanne is lovely. Forget

Kevin. Michael, their jive, they are doing their jive again from week 4.

The first dance to get 10s Here is the thing, that was week 4. We are

now week... 78. Whatever it is. 12. What he has learnt in that. How do

deal with the nerves? He will be flying. This took a lot of energy.

He has to do three dances. His energy levels will have picked up.

As fit as a butcher's dog. They came top of the leaderboard last week,

semifinal. Can they keep the momentum going for the showdance? I

think it is amazing the pressure of a final can do. Their adrenaline

will be punched. They will be focussed. . It is controlling. They

are in great place to do that. I'm on the edge of my feet. Danny and

Oti, our last potential champions, of course, just talking to them.

Lovely seeing Danny get emotional. They found themselves in the

dance-off last week. Can this motivate the supporters to vote? I

really hope it does. I think Danny has definitely got so many

supporters out there. If last week taught them anything it is that he

is not safe. He needs them behind him. So if you do support Danny

please vote for him because he needs it. Well-said. He will love you for

that. Michael, they are revisiting their top-scoring samba. How can you

improve on the perfect score? You cannot. It is consistent. To do it

with the samba. It is notoriously a really, really hard dance. It is

really brave of them to do it. He is awesome I mean from day - I have to

say I've called this final right from... Did you? I went - those

three are going to be in the final. I wrote it down. I swear to you.

Show me the piece of paper I will. And Oti's incredible choreography

has blown our minds. If anybody was coming into this competition and

watching it for the first time they'd have a huge problem trying to

discern between the professional and amateur dancer. That is just

incredible. I need a name. Who would you like toy win, Michael? Only --

to win. Only because he was in my fanclub when he was 12 years' old,

Danny. Chelsee? Can I say my reason Y I think he has come a long way and

not any dance training. And I think that would be brilliant. Ore. Alfie?

If I don't say, I'm going to get belted in a minute. Louise.

Demrorous. Five it up for our Friday Panel.

And you will sing us out at the end. Our next guest - one has made

Strictly history by becoming a finalist for a record-breaking

fourth time with her natural mewsicality and all-time awesomeness

much. Let's look at Kevin and Louise's story. Louise, you will be

dancing with... Kevin. Louise thinks she has danced in the past. I have

seen some of her videos. She hasn't. First dance. The jive. The jive, OK.

I don't think I have moved that fast in about 25 years. That floated my

boat First dance - outstanding. Is that really good? Incredible.

There's so many elements to get right Make sure you close your feet.

I couldn't be more out of my comfort zone. That was beautiful. Absolutely

beautiful. You are a terrific dancer, well done. For all the

Louise fans out there. Louise did a famous two-hand movement in her

music video. Stir the pot. I'm sure we should add this bit 100%. You

look so much more confident and in control of it. You passed the

audition and you were great. That position there. Did you just

make a face? You are such a natural dancer. I would love will Kevin

could push you now. The competition is hotting up. Which means I have to

push Louise as hard as I possibly can. You are on a plot tow. We have

to come out now and dance with a little bit more wow. This is a

massive opportunity now for us to go out and show them what we've got.

I've just got to slow everything I've got at this. -- throw

everything I've got. Flash, bang, wallop. You have pulled out the

shots tonight. It was spot-on. I really and truly loved it.

Come on Louise. This is a very camp number. I'm

little bit in my element to tell you the truth. I can never live up to

Kevin's campness. You've got a big fan over here.

You have to look like you have a rage inside of you. I'm so not

aggressive. I heard that Craig Revel Horwood thinks you are not as good

as the boys. Now you are getting T It is a rumour. Beauty, artistry,

power. Fabulous. You are madly in love with me.

Standard for a Monday. Yep. It is effortless. I could watch you

all night. 10. 10. It is time for the cha-cha-challenge

to commence. Our winner is Louise and Kevin.

Kevin wants me to shout in an American accent. Yee-ha.

... Coming to town. You two whipped that number into perfect shape. What

a vivacious performance. Incredible. I couldn't have done this show and

enjoyed it the way I have without Jamie and my mum and my kids and my

brothers and every week I know they go through every step with me.

Having them all there, just loving every minute of it, gives you a

little bit of extra oomph, to go out and do well on Saturday I think the

world of Louise. I would love it if we made the final. I think she

really deserves it. I know if I had the opportunity to be in the final,

it would stay with me forever that I'd been able to do that. Sfoo

Kevin's been an incredible partner. -- Kevin's been an incredible

partner. He had given me the confidence to go out and dance. I

never thought I'd ever get that again. I'm very grateful to him.

It's been great. It's Louise and Kevin. Hello my

darling. Two wide eyes, it stops the tears coming. What an incredible

time the two of you have had. How did it feel to watch that cut

together like that? Do you know, it was mad watching T I feel Liikanen I

was in an outer body experience. I realised how much I've loved T how

much it has all meant and what a great time we had. I can only ever

be grateful that they even asked me to do it ache I got to come and do

it. It is memories I'll never forget. It was amazing.

Darren Gough came in this week and he thought out of all the

contestants, Louise had gone on the longest journey, for a second time!

I will say that the person I know now of Louise is different to the

one from week one. She came in and she said, look, I Love Strictly and

I love watching it and I have always fancied it but I don't know if I

will have much confidence with this. Please don't expect too much, I will

give you my best but don't expect too much. And she was very sort of,

almost scared of the dances each week at the beginning. And to see

her now just soaring and getting better every week. She says she

wanted to do this for her because everything has gone into looking

after her kids for the last how many years and I think she has done an

incredible job, really proud. A lot of mothers will be in total

agreement. Do you know the point it changed? Was there a point where you

thought, handgun? I think I realised after a couple of weeks how good

everybody was and Len said, do not plateau. That was when I thought,

sink or swim. Go home or go out fighting. Something inside, Kev took

that and said, right, I'm not letting this happen, you have to

throw everything at best. That was the moment he kept saying,

character, believe it, you can do it. We always joke around but on

Monday morning, he would make me start being whoever I was that

weekend. Every Monday morning. And he was so right because by the

Saturday, I didn't feel embarrassed. I was so worried what people would

think of me and whether I should throw everything at it and if you

don't, you go home. Exactly. And you have mentioned your boys and Jamie.

All your family have been behind you and they've got some messages for

you. Louise is a very special daughter,

she is great fun and she is full of personality. When I first met

Louise, she was a famous pop star, we fell in love and we had kids. She

has been a month for 12 years and she has enjoyed being back out

there, it is like watching the old Louise. She is the best mum in the

world, very kind and generous and she does a lot of things for us.

We watch her dances every week. We are her biggest fans. When she

walked down the steps, my heart missed a beat. To see her out there

was amazing as a mum. The first time she did the Jive, it

was a great way to go out, it was big and bold and amazing to watch.

They've done so far was the Argentine tango, it was the first

dance where she had to really get into character.

What I have loved is how I have seen Louise grow in confidence. When

Louise is confidence, she lights up the floor.

I think my dad is very proud of my mum for getting this far and we hope

she does very well on Saturday night.

So proud of you, you've been amazing. You and Kevin together have

been brilliant, I love you, Babe. Good luck, mum, we are so proud of

you. You are doing really well and we can't wait to have you home. You

have gone so far in this contention, you have made us all proud. Remember

what I say to you, go out and dance like nobody is watching.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE. Let it out! It is good. It is emotional.

Gorgeous family. Kev, you always tell Louise how awesome she is. Has

somehow it got through and she is starting to believe it? I hope so,

even if she gets a good score, she says, was all right? Louise, tell me

something. You awesome? Are you asking me now? Tell me you are

awesome, I want to hear it! We do this every Saturday!

OK, I'm awesome! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE.

Louise, what would it mean to win the Glitterball? I have always said

I have come into this competition just loving it and every week has

been a bonus and I have never looked at it as a competition. I knew it

would disappoint me too much to go home. I almost would not let myself

see it as a competition. To win it would of course be the icing on the

cake. It would be the proudest moment for me. At the same time, I'm

in the final with two amazing guys and there is nothing in me that

would not be happy for them to win it as well. Gorgeous! And we have

loved watching you grow in confidence week after week. You,

sir, are amazing. Louise and Kevin! CHEERING AND

APPLAUSE. My goodness me! Get a grip, woman!

And from one pair of hopefuls another, let's welcome our last

remaining finalist. He got everybody talking with his incredible Jive and

he made the Darcey Bussell my head spin with the longest lasting cycle

we have seen. In three months, he has gone from sports presenter the

showman and he has made a friend for life, it is Ore and Joanne's

Strictly story. You will be doing it with Joanne!

Joanne Clifton! You will have a lot to learn! You have so much

potential, I can't wait to see more! Come on! Oh, yes! It was forlorn, it

was fierce, and better than last week, so well done!

The American smooth is just effortless cool. And I don't do

effortless and I don't do cool. I think Gene Kellie himself would be

proud. I'm astounded how good that was.

The moment I flipped that umbrella, the whole thing came alive. I had Jo

in one arm and an umbrella in the other and he would have thought that

combination could set our Strictly a light?

Jive, one of my favourite dances, I had been so looking forward to doing

this. You are the one to beat in this

competition! A Star is born!

Ten! Lets not speak, let's just cuddle.

I'm loving every single second of it. And I think I'm turning into a

dancer! There was rise and fall, a bit of

swing and a bit of sway, you are just incredible.

Yes, yes! The charleston, it is easily the most difficult, the most

challenging dance that we have done so far. It does have a problem with

the swivelling, which is quite worrying. We have the nail that.

You attempted a lift which was a little bit dodgy. Your right foot

never swivels. Without swivel, it is not a Charleston.

Six! Oh, dear! It wasn't very nice to get a six. I really hope that is

the last time we see that number. Right now, I look like a chicken

about to lay an egg and that is not a good look!

That looks like you are going to hold some ex-!

-- eggs. The figure of eight is missing, it is just one little think

you need to get to make it look like a proper salsa. Nothing can prepare

you for when that red light goes on. I just thought, I don't want this to

end right now. There was a lot of tender, romantic

feeling between you. I loved it! Thank you! You did it,

you are back! You are back! I have been looking forward to Blackpool

because this is a big deal. Cool, sophisticated, slick. That is

the longest lasting fleckle I have ever seen on Strictly, I loved it.

Ten! It was a wonderful paso doble,

issued a totally different side to your character and I congratulate

you, well done. -- you showed. It was very stylish and very nice. It

was elegant and class. It is just incredible to still be here.

Strictly for me was always a dream and Jo was the one that made it come

true. It was a fantastic dance.

I had no idea that she would give me such an incredible time.

He has made my Strictly experience so special. We are going to be

really good friends. Forever. Ten!

The first finalist is Ore and Joanne!

This has been one of the best experiences of my entire life.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE. Ore and Joanne! I tell you... The

accumulative emotion is getting to me! Where is the mop? A bucket!

Looking back at that, what was the moment when you thought, hang on, I

don't want this the end? I always knew I was going to fall in love

with Strictly. I had no idea how much. And obviously, that is all

down to Jo because like I said, she has made it true. You don't know

when you meet somebody if you will get on and if you do, how well. In

the first week of training, it was probably the first moment that we

belly laughed. We really loved out loud. You had a belly! Look at him

now! You try to say something nice and you get that! No, I just

thought, I'm going to get the best time with this person regardless of

how well we do and I knew I had found a friend. And I said it

before, she is not going to be able to get rid of me after this. From

minute one. Not only did you find the perfect dance partner, you did

find a great friend. How soon in the meeting could Ore did you know this

was a match made in Strictly heaven? I knew exactly the moment, we were

partnered up and we came together and for some reason, we both did

exactly the same move. I was like, that is weird! But I think

obviously, Strictly and the dancing part has been amazing but even if we

never danced together again, this will never ever end. We are best

friends for life. Ore, how many tears have you shed this week? You

are doing well, I thought more tears. That is a worry because it

will come like a torrent on Saturday. We have kept it in. What

was nice this week, because we've got so far and right in the end, you

are able to really enjoyed this week and celebrate it. But we had our

last training session yesterday and that got emotional, we watched our

routines back. And even today, we did the Chris Evans show on Radio 2.

You don't get days like this and after this week, you will not. So we

are trying to soak up every single second. What are you going to miss

the most about dancing with each other? Probably the laughter, I

think. We laughed about rude stuff, toilet humour! I can vouch for that.

So naughty! It is stupid. Like was shown on the clip, the fact he had

his hand there and I said, you look like you are holding some ex-! It

tickled us, something stupid that is not funny. You can't spend 50 hours

with one of your best friends, you don't get to do that. To have that

for four months. The hole in my heart after this is going to be, I

can't even tell you. You have to fill it with something. Grown men

weeping behind the cameras! And you might shed a tear after this, there

are some people who love you very much indeed, Ore, they are here with

some messages. I would describe Ore is just the

nicest guy I know. Ore has not changed a bit, he is still the same,

sweet, wonderful, caring son as he always was. The moment he walked out

and did that drive, everyone took him seriously in the competition. I

mean, my jaw was on the floor, I couldn't believe it. It reminded me

of how people like me in my younger days did the drive. And he was doing

it even better. It was marvellous! -- jive. I watch him and I can't

believe that this is my son. I'm so proud. I think Ore has done really

well to get to the final because he has tried hard and he has done lots

and lots of training. It is just such a pleasure and an honour to see

your sibling doing so incredibly well. Yes.

He is amazing. Yes. Good luck, Ore. Whatever happens, I'm behind you and

I'm very proud of you. Well done. I hope you get to lift

the Glitterball Trophy. You have done well, my boy, and we

are wishing you the best in your Strictly journey. I'm so proud of

you. You are amazing and all you need to do is be yourself. And you

have just got to go out there and enjoy it and do the best that you

can do. And I love you. Well done! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE.

Beautiful. Ore, I know! What would it mean to you to win the

competition? For them, for all of them, they have

been there every step of the way. They have been so supportive. I have

neglected them for four months. They haven't seen me at all. My wife has

barely seen me. But for her as well, because the gift she's given me, I

can't repay you with anything. And she's a winner and she - and to be

able to win this for her, I can't put it into words. I have to say we

will never, ever forget your incredible jive and for me Singing

In The Rain as well. The two of you are glorious, Ore and Joanne.

Now, are you all all right at home? I know, please. Now, these guys have

one more sleep until the final but it is nine more sleeps until the

Strictly Christmas special. Here is an exclusive behind the scenes. Ho,

ho, ho, it's me, Paddy Ashdownia. I have a present for you. A sneak peak

into the opening number of the Strictly Christmas special. It is so

exciting. Enjoy. This year's opening number is celebrating Christmas

movies. Because it is based around films, we'll all be doing an opening

title to introduce the stars of the movie. That's me. I have missed

Strictly. I can't wait to get completely stribtlified. Look at me,

I'm glittery. I have eyelashes on. I can't remember the last time I wore

a pair of eyelashes? Lots of razzmatazz, polish and style. Why?

It is Strictly. Lights, camera, action. We are in Knebworth House

where we get an intro-Dukes to the celebrities and pros, with a nod to

their Christmas movie. We travel to the drawing room, dining room and go

outside for snowman action. It was something I love I was really

nervous. I have only ever learnt from Kevin but Gorka has been

equally as lovely I'm dancing with Gethin. He is doing incredibly well

and we are having an awesome time. Ainslie and I are robbers, we are

going to try to finds something to steal People say what is the

difference between dancing with Natalie and Karen. I think about six

inches, actually. It is great to be back with my dance partner, Janette.

When you get together with the professional dancers, they bring

something out in you that you never knew was there. In true Strictly

fashion, everything looks great. The set is fantastic. The costumes are

incredible. It looks absolutely beautiful. It is magic. This is

going to look fabulous on Christmas day. I want a mince pie. Christmas

equals Strictly. Strictly equals Christmas. It can't get any better

than that. # All I want for Christmas is you...

# I love everything about Christmas,

family, food and so much fun. It's just a special time. Time to be at

home and relax. I love Christmas. I love Christmas. She choose Buddy the

Elf. I love Christmas. It is great to get everybody together. Sitting

around together watching Strictly. That's all we can show you for now.

Tune in on Christmas day and I Prom Makris you, it will be a creak.

Thank you shall hot lips. -- Christmas day and I promise you.

Now one of my next guests has faced Arctic conditions to bring you all

the details from Elstree, like what is Karen eating now.

And we have Iain Waite. You look like you have just got married I was

practising. He is getting married Make him look good. You aring

together, at last. I know. We must say, you two have met before.

Obviously Gethin did the series. You might have helped him with a bit of

dancing back in the day. We used to meet up, I used to help you behind

the scenes. He is my protege. Camilla said - I can't teach you to

be a man, so she took me to see Ian. I've been practising to be a man for

a very long time. Darling, Iain, you have been keeping a very close eye

on our celebrities. What have you made of their progress this series?

All I can say is that the whole show - I know every year this has become

a cliche but every year they say it is the best series ever but I have

enjoyed watching it so much. Sometimes, you know, I watch it and

sometimes I watch it later, but I've just been obsessed with watching it

because there has been so many standout dances from so many people

sort of iconic dances. Normally you might get one a season but this year

we have had so many, haven't we? Such a treat. Who have you been

enjoying watching? So many and they have all been so willing on a

Friday, 24 hours before they have to perform. I wish I saw more of

Melvin, and lawyeria. Claudia made a huge improvement. I loved watching

Claudia and for someone who spent two years probably perfecting a

routine, she had two or three days there on Strictly to do it. It is

quite something. As the numbers dwindled, Gethin, whose departure

affected the group? I think over the weeks there was a real difference

when Ed left. There was a hoo-ha with it but after that it felt

series. I remember chatting to the guys and I think Louise said - we

all would like to win it. It is the first time I heard anyone saying

win. And why not, you have come that far. Then you hear, quarterfinal,

semifinal, final. It is a big deal. I'm obsessed with your facial hair,

it is good. Stroke him. You can stop stroking.

I can't help T Ian, you obviously oversaw the Pro Challenge. Who

impressed you? They were all really keen. Sometimes they are not keen

because you are taking them out of their practise and they have their

heads set on the show but they were all really willing and keen to do

it. Two of the one that is stood out were Oksana and Gorka. Their

technique was so good... That's Gorka I'm imagining. That was Gorka.

But, their technique was so good. They didn't get any

disqualifications and they had really high scores. Unlike Neil.

Yes, unlike Neil. That was hysterical. Favourite dance? I mean

so many, but a particular favourite? ? It is really tough. As Ian said,

so many brilliant dances. The finalists have done so many great

dances I would go with Claudia, the Lien King. I have to have a word

with the pros. The way they brougted out the celebrities, this is perfect

for Claudia. She is having the time of her life. She is 19. Out of her

comfort zone and what she could do physically, tremendous. I watched it

in rehearsals. I was blown away. Ian for you? I know this is going to be

controversial but Gangnan for me. Let's see T We can all do it. It was

unbelievable. I had to rewind it about seven times. I missed the next

show that was coming on BBC because it was so great. Saturday Night

Entertainment. Very quickly, close contest

tomorrow, Ian. It is going to be tight, isn't it, don't you think?

Well, whoever wins deserves to win it, can I say that, firstly, because

they are all so amazing. And Danny has been so outstanding and we have

seen Louise grow nowhere and also Ore has come from nowhere. Yes,

amazing. Can I say three of them. A massive thank you from the whole

team. My left and right-hand men, Ian and Gethin.

L thanks to Karen hardy and Vicky Gill as well. Now, if you want to

vote online tomorrow for your winner, don't forget you need to be

signed in or have registered for a BBC account if you don't already

have one. All the details can be found at the Strictly website. After

12 weeks, 60 shows and 120 dances we have been going to this moment. It's

the It Takes Two best bits Hi-dehhi catchers, I have a really good

feeling about this year. Roll titles. Why are they not rolling.

Welcome to a brand new series of It Takes Two. The race Sunday way.

Squashed bananas. Darcey Bussell. Len Goodman. You look amazing. Lots

of men are a bit tight around that area. Gorgeous. I've been warming it

up all summer. Is shrunk in the wash. . My grandmother will be

mortified. I don't care really about the dancing. # Oh. I loved it.

Welcome to the tent. -- welcome to the 10 club.

That could have gone so much better. Happy birthday.

Vicky Gill everyone. Out of the way. Come on Craig, we can do it. Come n

have a cup of tea, you are welcome. Can I touch your mu tash? Are you

hold enough to drive yet? Claudia Winkleman. I'm worried my

grandfather might have rugby-tackled Tess. I know.

104 steps disqualified. This year's Pro Challenge Champion,

it's Giovanni. Drop and give me 20. 18, 19... It is

good, isn't it? A great dancer. I shouldn't cry. Sorry, mum. This

isn't live s it? You can cut that, right? You can cut that bit out. I

have enjoyed it so much. I just want to thank our team of

lads and lasts who work on the show. I love all of them. They have been

brilliant. That's all we have time for and for the series. Thanks to

all of our guests and to you at home for watching. Make sure you join

Tess and Claude tomorrow night for the grand final. What better way to

end the series, singing The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. It's

Basle and Bowe everybody -- Ball. # It's the most wonderful time of

the year # With the kids jingle Welling and

everyone telling you # It's the most wonderful time of

the year # It's the hap-happiest season

of all With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings

When friends come to call # It's the hap-happiest

season of all There'll be parties for hosting

Marshmallows for toasting #And tales of the glories

of the Christmases long, long ago # It's the most wonderful

time of the year # It's the most wonderful

time of the year # It's the most wonderful

time of the year # It's the most wonderful

time of the year # It's the most wonderful

time of the year # Relying on Josh to get this right.

Watch and learn. OK, here we go.