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With the bright lights of Blackpool beckoning, a nervy night in the ballroom saw the closest dance-off of the series so far. Thanks for watching along with me, everyone. Maxi-fun, megalolz and most entertaining as always.

Our 15 plucky celebrities met their pro partners, while the judges hit the dancefloor, reigning champion Hamza Yassin returned and emotional tribute was paid to the late Len Goodman. In the meantime, thanks for your wit, wisdom and for being so welcoming. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Guardian glitterati. And, it almost goes without saying, keeeeeep dancing! As does Layton.

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The first live show of the series saw Nigel Harman on top with his show-closing, Nirvana-soundtracked paso doble. But who will go home first? Thanks for watching along with me and all your excellent feedback. Have a lovely rest-of-the-weekend. And it almost goes without saying, keeeeeep dancing! Hmm, where did I put my gold hot pants? Reigning Strictly champion Hamza Yassin has his own wildlife programme tomorrow, pretty much in the slot where the results show would be. Hamza: Strictly Birds of Prey see what they did there? From rumbas to raptors. From foxtrots to feathers.

This 90s teen-pop hit was rumoured to be about Joey Fatone from NSync, who Paige was reportedly dating at the time. He needs to conquer his shyness and let loose.

But on a night of Cher cameos and Eurovision news, who would lift the glitterball trophy? Phew, what a final. High-standard hoofing. Gripping and tense but the right outcome, I think. And thanks for being so friendly, funny and fascinating all series. Hopefully see you on Christmas Day for a ballroom Babycham. Each day, I post TV and film recommendations for that evening, much like those on this blog.

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As Amanda Abbington missed this weekend for medical reasons, Layton Williams topped the scoreboard. Thanks for watching along with me, sequin-spangled squad. Our pairings now progress to the sixth live show - the annual feast of fright which is the Halloween spooktacular. It airs next Saturday at 6.

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Earthy, ethereal and emotional. Now actress Amanda Abbington is back to ballroom for the first time since week one. And, it almost goes without saying, keeeeeep dancing! The mood could hardly be more different to their quickstep. A chilli-hot pairing. Can Angela conquer it? Their close, mutually supportive bond was a delight to witness. Most viewed. Comments … Sign in or create your Guardian account to join the discussion. Updated 16 Dec Can she keep her nose ahead of Adam? The third is the eagerly awaited, razzle-dazzle showdance - always a series highlight and a treat for this two-hour spectacular. Published: 12 Dec Flamenco foot stamps and swishy skirt-ography.

But who took their final turn around the Strictly dancefloor?

Michael Hogan. Long run of spins in front of the judges. Raid that fancy dress box and unleash those jazzhands. Tender, romantic Lifts were great though. You know my heart and I just want to tell you thank you Annabel. Claudia wins. Will viewer votes come to their rescue? Yet Bobby shone when it mattered. From Tony Beak to actual beaks.