Former BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has warned trolls to stop 'piling on hate', as she defends the Bad Education actor's inclusion on this year's line up

There'll be one notable absentee when Strictly comes to an end this weekend.

Kai, 28, and Angela, 79, were voted off the BBC show last month during the show's iconic Blackpool week.

Arlene and Layton have worked together before, with the former Strictly judge speaking out in support of the star after he received hateful comments from viewers

The Sherlock star is said to have turned down an appearance in Saturday's grand final after suddenly quitting the competition in week five

Strictly Come Dancing will not be welcoming back Amanda Abbington for the final this weekend following her decision to leave the competition in October.

She decided to leave the ballroom in October.

Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams will all be vying for the Glitterball this weekend, with all the other eliminated stars set to return to the competition

One of the professional dancers will be forced to perform alone after his celebrity partner will not return to the ballroom

Anton stepped up from Strictly Come Dancing pro to become a judge and became the fourth member of the panel two years ago, replacing Bruno Tonioli.

Bobby will be one of three stars vying for the Glitterball Trophy this Saturday night, opposite Ellie Leach and Layton Williams, as he dances with pro partner Dianne Buswell.

Former show pro James has lashed out at the BBC Bad Education star's dancing ability, given his West End history.

Viewers are annoyed and have spoken out on Twitter/X in the wake of Annabel Croft and pro dancer Johannes Radebe's sad and poignant exit during the semi-final.

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Amanda Abbington won't appear at the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday, despite starring in this year's series, where she was partnered with Giovanni Pernice.

BBC pro dancer Johannes was paired up with Annabel, the BBC Wimbledon star, for the 2023 series - but the pair fell last weekend, just days out from the final.

Bobby and Dianne have grown very close during the competition

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