The winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 will finally be crowned in a spectacular live final on BBC One tonight. After weeks of dazzling performances, the competition comes down to three celebrity finalists: actress Amber Davies, broadcaster George Clarke, and footballer Karen Carney.
Ian Waite's Winner Prediction
Before hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the champions, former Strictly professional dancer Ian Waite has shared his exclusive insight on who he believes will triumph. Speaking on behalf of ZingoBingo, Waite tipped George Clarke for victory, citing his overwhelming popularity with viewers at home.
"I think it could be George," Waite stated. "I think people really like him, he's very humble and he seems such a sweet guy. I think he'll definitely have a really huge public vote." Waite also praised Clarke's significant improvement throughout the series, particularly his growing confidence and performance skills on the dancefloor.
The Final Three and Their Journey
While backing Clarke, Waite also had warm words for the other finalists. He described Karen Carney as an "incredible dancer" who gives "100% every time," though noted she could sometimes control her famous spins a little more at the end. All three celebrities will perform one last time with their professional partners in a bid to lift the coveted glitterball trophy.
The final line-up was confirmed after a tense semi-final on Sunday, December 14, which saw EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal eliminated following a dance-off against Amber Davies. Despite her exit, Sopal was widely praised for her resilience, having survived more dance-offs than any contestant in the show's history.
The Grand Finale Details
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Grand Final airs tonight, Saturday, December 20, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The show begins at 7pm, where the judges' scores will combine with the all-important public vote to decide the ultimate winner. The nation will be watching to see if Ian Waite's prediction proves correct and which couple will be crowned this year's champions.
