LIVEStrictly Come Dancing final: Karen Carney pulls into to the lead over Amber Davies and George Clark – live updates

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Love Island legend Amber Davies, 29, YouTuber George Clarke, 26, and footballer Karen Carney, 38, will battle it out on the ballroom in the Strictly Come Dancing final.

The celebrities are the last three standing as the series draws to a close tonight with the winner lifting the Glitterball Trophy.

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, 47, last week narrowly missed out on a place in the final after becoming the tenth star to be eliminated after losing to Amber in the dance-off.

Tonight will also see hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out of Strictly after the hosts confirmed earlier this year they would be leaving the show at the end of the series. The pair had co-hosted together since 2014.

Follow live updates from the Strictly Come Dancing final below: 

19:51

Tears for Tess…

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman cry during last Strictly rehearsals
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19:50

Another 39 for Amber and Nikita!

Yet another 39 making this one of Strictly’s closest ever finals

19:50

‘She is not hiding’

Nikita defends Amber over backlash over her previous dance experience and West End roles…. saying ‘We are not hiding!’ and saying how hard she has worked to learn now dance floor

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skills.

19:47

Amber performs for a second time!

Amber and Nikita are back for their show dance…..

19:40

Karen pulls into the lead!

The judges seem to agree with the viewers and score the athlete a full 40 points as she pulls into the lead

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19:34

Social Media seems to have picked their winner…

19:32

Now it’s Karen and Carlos

Lioness Karen are recreating their Argentine Tango for their Couples’ choice.

19:31

Claudia’s dressed for the occasion

Claudia showed off her and Tess’ famous catchphrase on the back of her blazer

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19:29

Another 39 out of 40!

George and Alexis also score 39… this is going to be tough!

19:27

George in tears following judges’ comments

George becomes emotional after the panel were full of praise.

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19:25

Viewers are loving George’s elegant performance

19:23

George and Alexis are next!

For their couple’s choice they are back with their Viennese Waltz

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