Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final songs and dances revealed as three remaining couples each take on three routines in a bid to lift the glitterball
The Strictly Come dancing 2023 final songs and dances have been revealed, with the remaining three couples set to take on three routines each.
With Annabel Croft becoming the tenth celebrity to be eliminated, Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin will battle it out alongside their partners to lift the glitterball trophy.
And they’ve certainly got their work cut out as they’ve not only got the judges’ picks and their favourite dances of the series to perform, but their epic showdances too.
As per usual, the judges will be able to score the performances, but their score won’t count in the final – which airs on on Saturday.
Instead, it will be the viewers votes that will determine the winner, so the contestants will no doubt be pulling out all the stops to impress.
The Strictly Come dancing 2023 final songs and dances have been revealed, with the remaining three couples set to take on three routines each
And they’ve certainly got their work cut out as they’ve not only got the judges’ picks and their favourite dances of the series to perform, but their epic showdances too
Viewers will be in for a treat as Cher will be performing live during the final, where she will perform a new track from her festive album.
The iconic singer, 77, will reportedly sing DJ Play A Christmas Song as she bids to land her first UK Christmas No1.
Adding to the Strictly glam, Cher will fit right in with the dance competition as she embraces the nation’s favourite show.
Strictly representatives confirmed Cher’s performance to the MailOnline.
Fans of the show will get to see Bobby and Dianne recreate their Samba to Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin Quickstep to Puttin’ On The Ritz by Gregory Porter.
Here’s the full list of the songs and dances for the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final.
Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
Favourite Dance – Argentine Tango to Tattoo by Loreen
Show Dance – Friend Like Me by Ne-Yo
As per usual, the judges will be able to score the performances, but their score won’t count in the final – which airs on on Saturday (Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin pictured)
Instead, it will be the viewers votes that will determine the winner, so the contestants will no doubt be pulling out all the stops to impress (Vito Coppola and Ellie Leach pictured)
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final songs and dances
Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
Favourite Dance – Argentine Tango to Tattoo by Loreen
Show Dance – Friend Like Me by Ne-Yo
Judges’ Pick – Quickstep to Puttin’ On The Ritz by Gregory Porter
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
Favourite Dance – American Smooth to Ain’t That A Kick In The Head by Robbie Williams
Show Dance – Jennifer Lopez Megamix
Judges’ Pick – Paso Doble to Insomnia by 2WEI
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell
Favourite Dance – Couple’s Choice to This Woman’s Work by Maxwell
Show Dance – La La Land Medley
Judges’ Pick – Samba to Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
Favourite Dance – American Smooth to Ain’t That A Kick In The Head by Robbie Williams
Show Dance – Jennifer Lopez Megamix
Judges’ Pick – Paso Doble to Insomnia by 2WEI
Fans of the show will get to see Bobby and Dianne recreate their Samba to Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell
Favourite Dance – Couple’s Choice to This Woman’s Work by Maxwell
Show Dance – La La Land Medley
Judges’ Pick – Samba to Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
It comes as Craig Revel Horwood admitted he didn’t think Layton would make it to the final of Strictly Come Dancing, despite his incredible dance skills.
The judge, known for his harsh critiques and poker face, eventually whipped out his 10 paddle for Layton and his dance partner Nikita’s Paso Doble performance in the quarter final.
And the judge, 58, has now revealed that when he first saw Layton, 29, dance, he didn’t think he would go all the way because of his previous West End experience.
Craig insisted that ‘mostly great dancers don’t do well on the show,’ after backlash which has seen Layton hit by cruel trolling and accused of having an ‘advantage’ due to his dance background.
Speaking to Claudia Winkleman on her Radio 2 show on Saturday alongside fellow judge Motsi Mabuse, the pair cast their minds back to who made an impression during the launch show.
Talking about Layton, Craig said: ‘I could see could dance but he was in heels I remember thinking “wow I think he’s good but will he get to the final? Probably not”.
‘Mostly great dancers don’t do well on the show.’
While Layton, who starred in West End hit Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, has wowed the judges with his incredible dance skills, scoring a perfect 40 in the semi finals for his Charleston, he has also been subject to cruel trolling.
Over the course of the competition, critics have slammed the dancer for his West End career background.
It comes as Craig Revel Horwood admitted he didn’t think Layton would make it to the final of Strictly Come Dancing , despite his incredible dance skills
While Layton has wowed the judges with his incredible dance skills he has also been subject to cruel trolling throughout the competition due to his dance background
But earlier in the competition, Layton hit back at the ‘hateful’ trolls as he urged harsh critics to ‘use their energy to shower with love’, rather than writing hurtful comments.
Sharing photos from his salsa performance, he wrote: ‘Instead of coming at me with hateful comments, use your energy to shower your fave celeb with love instead. Pretty sure it will make us all feel much better!’
He also hinted this week that the hate could have been brought on because of his multiracial background and the fact he is gay.
The performer said that the level of trolling has been ‘shocking’ and admitted that while Strictly has featured same sex couples in the past, he is the first ‘queer’ contestant to fully express their ‘flamboyant’ personality on the ballroom floor.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
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