The actress, 51, who was partnered with pro dancer Giovanni Pernice , quit the show back in October with heated rows between the pair were thought to be the reason for her shock departure.

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Katya, who won't be dancing in the final with Nigel Harman after he withdrew from the show through injury, spoke out on Saturday ahead of the three finalists taking to the floor.

Strictly pro spoke out on Instagram after her dad sent her a good luck message before tonight's final, where she'll dance with EastEnders star Bobby Brazier.

Bobby shared his "hope" ahead of the final on Saturday night, with fans branding him and Dianne Buswell, his BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro partner, their "winners".

The BBC Strictly Come Dancing finalist spoke out on Instagram hours ahead of the live final from Elstree Studios on Saturday evening (December 16).

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier is set to make Strictly Come Dancing history as the youngest male celebrity to reach the final of the BBC competition but will he take home the Glitterball Trophy?

Despite his scores, Layton Williams is not the favourite

Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams will battle it out to see who will lift the Glitterball trophy

One beloved BBC Strictly star has revealed she has so far held back on spilling certain secrets about her time on the show - but one day will confess all "on stage".

The BBC have confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington will not take part in the final, leaving Giovanni Pernice without a partner on the final show

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has discussed her plans for the festive period and revealed her family's Yuletide tradition.

Cricket great Darren Gough revealed he only put in a few hours a day on his way to Strictly Come Dancing glory but says things have changed now - and not for the better

Nigel Harman has confirmed he won't be taking to the ballroom dancefloor alongside pro partner Katya Jones, after he withdrew from the competition earlier this year through injury.

Layton Williams showcased immense skill on Strictly Come Dancing as he’s fought to be part of the BBC competition’s first same-sex winners. 

The professional dancer is taking his skills to a new role.

The Strictly Come Dancing Final will be held on December 16

Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington has revealed the details of his new role as a British DanceSport Association ambassador.