The ultimate of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is tonight, with followers eagerly ready to see who will elevate the Glitterball trophy.
The collection, hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, will come to an finish on Saturday after 13 weeks.
This years collection had its fair proportion of dramatic moments, together with Amanda Abbington and Nigel Harman quitting the present.
In the meantime, a brand new romance between Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola blossomed by means of out the competitors
So, as Strictly followers depend right down to the grand closing, here’s a look-back at a number of the most dramatic moments of the collection to date…
The ultimate of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is tonight, with followers eagerly ready to see who will elevate the Glitterball trophy
Amanda Abbington give up the present
Amanda pulled out of Strictly in October, citing private causes, and it’s now reported that she won’t attend the finale.
On Strictly, Amanda was partnered with pro-dancer Giovanni Pernice, and her determination has dashed hopes of a reunion and one closing dance.
Amanda’s week 5 exit was confirmed in an episode of It Takes Two.
The present launched an announcement, saying: ’Amanda Abbington is unable to proceed in Strictly Come Dancing and has determined to withdraw from the competitors.
’The present needs her all one of the best for the longer term.’
A montage of Amanda’s greatest moments on the collection was proven, earlier than host Fleur East added: ’Amanda we’re sending you all of our love’.
A Strictly insider advised Mail On-line: ‘This has been one thing that Amanda has been sadly having to contemplate making since late final week.
‘It has been a devastating time for Amanda. Her Strictly journey has been tormented by difficulties however she simply didn’t assume there was some other possibility. As exhausting because it has been, there was an opportunity they may have received.’
No return: Actress Amanda Abbington, who dramatically give up Strictly Come Dancing final month, is reportedly skipping the finale and will not be returning
Giovanni later took to his Instagram to interrupt his silence, sharing a backstage picture of himself with Amanda throughout Film Week.
Captioning the snap, he wrote: ’Amanda ..I’m so unhappy we are able to’t proceed however I’m pleased with what we achieved and I’m sending you a lot love’.
Heated rows between the pair had been considered the explanation for Amanda’s surprising departure, which led to lot of unanswered questions.
A supply advised The Mirror it has been ’troublesome’ and upsetting for Giovanni as he would not need individuals to see it ’as a mirrored image on him.’
The supply admitted that the pair generally ’clashed’ however insisted that Giovanni needs Amanda all one of the best.
BBC bosses had been stated to be eager for her to reunite with Giovanni to show that there was ’no unhealthy blood’.
The supply added: ’They needed to place her as nonetheless very a lot a part of the Strictly household, however Amanda’s response to the invitation was she’d not be again. It’s a disgrace, as a result of her exit has been a bitter be aware to the collection this 12 months.’
Les Dennis and Nancy Xu ’clashed behind the scenes’ earlier than shock elimination
Les and Nancy clashed behind the scenes of Strictly Come Dancing which led to their poor first efficiency.
The comic, 69, and his skilled dance companion, 32, turned the primary pair eradicated from the present after they didn’t survive the dance off.
In accordance with The Solar, Les and Nancy struggled to attach as a result of the funnyman’s vitality ranges did not match that of Nancy’s.
A supply stated: ’Les the entertainer could have charmed audiences along with his model, however behind the scenes it was a vastly totally different story.
’Les was usually moody and erratic as a result of he discovered the coaching a really draining course of. He is virtually 70 so was knackered simply two weeks in and this led to clashes with Nancy.
’His temper did not match Nancy’s enthusiasm and positivity which created pressure and discord within the studio.’
The insider added that Les would usually lose his cool on the slightest mistake whereas Nancy was affected person and inspiring.
The supply additional described them as ’polar opposites’ and stated they struggled to ’gel’ which confirmed of their efficiency.
Once they discovered themselves within the backside two, Nancy admitted that they had been by means of lots of ’challenges’ on the present.
She stated: ’It has been a journey. That is such a brief however a candy journey. Lots of challenges everyone knows, however to see you (to Les) day by day enhance your self. I respect you so, a lot.’
Dennis and Nancy Xu clashed behind the scenes of Strictly Come Dancing which led to their elimination
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola’s romance
Earlier this month, it was claimed Ellie and Vito been seeing one another for over a month.
The pair have been underneath the highlight after being accused of faking their romance as a way to assist win votes, however a supply near Ellie revealed they’ve been collectively for a couple of weeks.
Issues between the display actress and the dancer are ’real’ – a supply advised the Mirror.
Vito reportedly has visited Ellie’s dwelling a number of instances outdoors of coaching whereas she has confided in mates about her new relationship with him.
’Initially, they had been pleasant however because the weeks went on, their relationship modified. Ellie has made it clear to mates how pleased she is with Vito,’ stated the good friend.
’She’s not the type of particular person to faux one thing like that for votes. Placing on a showmance is not her model – what you see along with her is what you get. When Ellie began Strictly, she was self-conscious and not sure. Now she’s radiating confidence, which is beautiful.’
A second supply detailed how the duo’s growing closeness has grow to be apparent not solely backstage but additionally whereas selling the present collectively.
They stated: ’Ellie and Vito have grow to be so shut that they are usually seen throughout one another, and the chemistry is hanging. The hearsay they’re greater than mates is not overtly mentioned, nevertheless it’s broadly understood.’
Earlier this month, it was claimed Ellie and Vito been seeing one another for over a month
The pair have been underneath the highlight after being accused of faking their romance as a way to assist win votes, however a supply near Ellie revealed they’ve been collectively for a couple of weeks
Layton Williams was compelled to hit again at trolls
Layton has usually focused by trolls for for his West Finish background and a few declare that the celeb is a ’skilled dancer’ and that he has an ’unfair’ benefit.
Layton just lately took to X, previously often known as Twitter, urging harsh critics to ’use their vitality to bathe with love’, reasonably than writing hurtful feedback.
Layton has obtained heaps of reward for his unimaginable dances on the present however has additionally been torn down with hate.
Battling the trolls, Layton shared some sassy pictures wearing costume, which noticed him carry out the Salsa with Nikita.
Alongside the pictures, he wrote: ’As a substitute of coming at me with hateful feedback, use your vitality to bathe your fave celeb with love as a substitute. Fairly certain it can make us all really feel significantly better!’
Layton has stated beforehand that he seeks assist from psychological well being professionals and presently has entry to a counsellor on Strictly.
Layton has usually focused by trolls for for his West Finish background and a few declare that the celeb is a ’skilled dancer’ and that he has an ’unfair’ benefit
Nigel Harman ’storming off’ Blackpool dancefloor
Nigel was filmed storming off the dancefloor after receiving a disappointing rating for his efficiency in Blackpool.
The previous EastEnders actor, 50, and his skilled dance companion Katya’s routine to Duke Ellington’s It Do not Imply A Factor left them second from backside of the judges’ leaderboard, with a rating of 31 factors out of 40.
In a video shared to social media, Nigel is seen swiftly exiting the dancefloor, simply seconds after the BBC cameras stopped taking pictures.
Katya appeared confused and briefly stood nonetheless earlier than following, whereas different contestants fortunately danced and hugged.
The viewers member who shared the video to Twitter additionally wrote: ’Are #Strictly judges pleased with themselves? Nigel’s been damaged tonight, could not even face the preserve dancing as soon as theme & cameras stopped.
’Taken away somebody’s love of dance & confidence shouldn’t be what present is about.’
Livid: In a video shared to social media, Nigel is seen swiftly exiting the dancefloor, simply seconds after the BBC cameras stopped taking pictures
The viewers member who shared the video to Twitter additionally wrote: ’Are #Strictly judges pleased with themselves? Nigel’s been damaged tonight, could not even face the preserve dancing as soon as theme & cameras stopped.
Nigel was compelled to drag out of the competitors
Nigel who had been collaborating within the competitors alongside skilled companion Katya Jones , 34, was compelled to drag out after attempting to carry out a stunt in rehearsals, which left him with a rib damage.
Following his exit it was reported how the star would usually have ’temper swings’ inflicting unhealthy emotions amongst the employees backstage
A supply advised The Solar how the actor ’takes himself very severely’ as a performer and throws himself into his routines absolutely.
Happening to say: ’So clearly he is very emotional if issues do not go as he hoped. That usually signifies that he will be like a bear with a sore head backstage.
’Viewers acquired a glimpse of that when he obtained disappointing scores for his or her quickstep in Blackpool’.
The actor, 50, who had been collaborating within the competitors alongside skilled companion Katya Jones , 34, was compelled to drag out after attempting to carry out a stunt in rehearsals, which left him with a rib damage
Earlier than including: ’The crew and execs on the present are like an in depth household and the celebrities are welcomed into that.
’But when somebody upsets that long-standing dynamic it might probably create unhealthy feeling’.
In response to the claims, a BBC supply hit again by saying: ’It’s at all times unhappy when a contestant leaves the present, significantly when an damage is sustained.
’Nigel will likely be effectively missed by those that have labored alongside him on the present and everybody needs him the easiest and appears ahead to seeing him on the closing on Saturday sixteenth December.’