The former soap actor was a fan favourite during the 2023 contest - but he was forced to drop out hours before the quarter final due to an agonising injury suffered in rehearsals

Either Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach, or Layton Williams will be crowned this year's Strictly Come Dancing finalist and lift the iconic Glitterball Trophy for 2023

Craig, one of four judges used by the show, spoke out ahead of Layton competing for the Glitterball Trophy this evening - and admitted he felt Layton's West End experience may actually get in his way on the programme.

The actress quit the show earlier in the season.

The Strictly Come Dancing final is this Saturday, but Amanda Abbington is said to have snubbed the last show - here's why she quit after being partnered with Giovanni Pernice

Layton Williams has opened up about the vow he made to himself when he signed up for BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and the real reason he decided to go on the show

Joe Sugg supports BBC Strictly Come Dancing girlfriend Dianne Buswell as she disses past co-stars - The Mirror

The Strictly judge appeared on Good Morning Britain yesterday to discuss the three remaining acts ahead of tonight's final and seems to have a clear favourite.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach is one of the three stars who reached the final after weeks of incredible performances, with her famous cousin ready to cheer her loved one on later this evening

With an average age of 23, this year’s three finalists are the youngest line-up ever to make it to the last week of the competition

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier is one of the finalists in this year's Strictly Come Dancing, alongside Coronation Street's Ellie Leach and Bad Education actor Layton Williams

The Italian pro dancer left the BBC show earlier this year when Amanda suddenly quit, but will return to the programme on Saturday night for the live final.

Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood has taken aim at contestant Layton Williams just hours before the show final. The West End star, 29, is a trained dancer, which hasn't gone down well with some fans

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell , Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin will battle it out alongside their partners.

The professional dancer has been going through a difficult time in her personal life

What time does the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final start and end? This is how long the final will be on for as this year's winner lefts the Glitterball Trophy

Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams are set to compete for the Glitterball trophy

Only three couples remain in Strictly Come Dancing 2023 and tonight they will compete for the last time in the hope of lifting the Glitterball trophy.