After 13 weeks the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing came to an end on Saturday night.
20.12.2021 - 13:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse has responded after fans claimed she was 'unhappy' at the end of the show's final.
The judge watched as Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were announced as the winners of the BBC One dance competition's 2021 series.
The couple were up against John Whaite and Johannes Radebe in the final.
The end of the competition came down to the two pairs after AJ Odudu suffered an injury which saw her and professional partner Kai Widdrington forced to withdraw.
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After 13 weeks the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing came to an end on Saturday night.
Saturday night marked the Strictly Come Dancing final, and Piers Morgan has taken aim at the show after fans shed tears over it. Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2021 on Saturday night as they took home the Glitterball trophy.
Danny Dyer has lead messages of congratulations for Rose Ayling-Ellis after she was announced the winner of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night. Rose and professional partner Giovanni Pernice beat John Waite and Johannes Radebe in an emotional final of the hit BBC dance show after AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington were forced to pull out.
Rose Ayling-Ellis isn’t afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone.
Rose Ayling-Ellis has been undeniably incredible on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor, and she's currently the hot favourite to pick up the Glitterball with partner Giovanni Pernice. While watching her has been a joy to many people around the UK, it has been particularly special for the deaf community to see representation on a prime time show.
Strictly Come Dancing superstar AJ Odudu is currently on crutches after sustaining a foot injury ahead of Saturday night's final (18 December). Understandably, the TV presenter is cut up about not being able to train ahed of the show-stopping finale.
Two celebrities are said to have dropped out of this weekend’s reunion dance on the Strictly Come Dancing final, while another is reportedly causing difficulties with other members of the cast and crew, resulting in concerns that the reunion dance may become "difficult".The Strictly final will see EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, TV presenter AJ Odudu and chef and former The Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite battle it out for the infamous Glitterball trophy.
Motsi Mabuse sent Strictly Come Dancing viewers wild on Saturday night as she returned to TV screens.
Strictly Come Dancing fans are feeling the nerves as the semi-final airs.
Giovanni Pernice is one of Strictly Come Dancing's favourites, proving to be a hit with the audience week after week thanks to his incredible partnership with Rose Ayling-Ellis. But away from the dancefloor, the professional dancer often courts headlines with his romantic conquests.
AJ Odudu's comments about Kai Widdrington all but confirm their suspicions. Throughout this year's Strictly series, AJ has faced speculation she and her pro partner are romantically involved.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been reacting as the dances and songs for this weekend are revealed.