Strictly The Final: 6pm tonight (new thread)

I loved Craig, he was kind and funny, and also more sensible with his voting. Got a bit tired of all the shrieked "TEN!"s.

Best final I have remembered. I wanted Sasha to win, never seen such a good dancer but Chris was a good winner and Dianne what a teacher. Remarkable.

I watched the first Strictly programme and then not for weeks until last night .
I'd originally liked Sarah .
Last night I thought that JB and Tasha were very good, but wanted Chris to win .
And he did .
Having had a thrilling day in Primark I don't remember anything else as I fell asleep as soon as he lifted the trophy .
Well done Chris .
You are an inspiration .

I agree Calendargirl - it was outstanding and so emotional, and the final 4 could all have been winners.

Dianne definitely deserves some official recognition for her impressive (and clearly very sympathetic and kind) teaching.

I see online that David Blunkett, as a fellow blind man, has congratulated them and the incredible inspiration they have given others.

I think it was the best semi final and final for years.

Plenty of dance, and not too much ridiculous mindless chat.

A fabulous end to a great series. I’ve enjoyed it every week. I watched tonight with my 18 yr old granddaughter and we were both rooting for Chris and Diane to win. But they were all so good tonight and any of them would have been worthy winners.

Thank you for the thread Sparklefizz 😊

The standard tonight was so high it was sometimes difficult to tell the professional from the celebrity.

At times, Craig seemed to be viewing a different show with his comments and marks. I wanted JB and Lauren to win, but Chris was my second favourite.

I do not know how Diane managed to teach him so many intricate steps- she deserves a separate medal.

Definitely the highest standard for years.

I would have been happy whoever won, but Chris came in as a real non dancer and I have no idea how he was able to do what he did. And how on earth was Diane able to teach him so much?

Absolutely wonderful. I loved every minute of it. One of the best series ever. And a superb final.

Casdon

What an excellent series, I feel sorry for the people who said they were no longer watching Strictly now, because that was the best for quite some years in my opinion.

Spot on.

What an excellent series, I feel sorry for the people who said they were no longer watching Strictly now, because that was the best for quite some years in my opinion.

I agree they were all winners!

The whole show was so emotional! I was ok until Chris & Diane’s waltz to “ you’ll never walk alone”. That song gets me every time!

Best final there has been for years. They were all winners in their own way and it was hard to choose.
I voted for Chris and Diane in the end, but Tasha and Aljaž were amazing, as were Sarah and Vito and I was delighted to see JB and Lauren’s Mary Poppins again.

Congratulations Chris & Diane 👏👏👏

Best final ever. Chris and Diane were brilliant.

Brilliant evening of entertainment, no losers, and it seemed all the all the finalists were so pleased for Chris and Dianne.

Brilliant final. No losers.

Fab final, there were no losers, just loads of love in the room, well done Chris & Dianne!

Yes, thanks Sparklefizz. It's great to see others opinions and thoughts on here.

Thank you to everybody who joined in.

An amazing final, amazing dancers, and an A-ma-zing result. Along with everyone else, I was in tears, but everyone seemed so happy!

They were all fab-u-lous

What a fantastic finale. I almost felt sorry for the others. Well done Chris and Dianne.

And thanks to Sparklefizz for the Strictly thread(s)

Incredible final with great dancing.
I voted for JB and Chris.
Such a great result - Chris deserved it.