The outspoken judge stunned viewers when she revealed she wanted to save Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu over Layton and Nikita Kuzmin , after both couples found themselves in the dance-off.

The Strictly final will be held on Saturday

"That is my wish."

Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and actors Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier will compete for the glitterball trophy on Saturday night

Shirley Ballas spoke on tonight's episode of It Takes Two

It Takes Two host Janette Manrara quizzed Shirley Ballas on her past decision to send Layton Williams home, with the Strictly Come Dancing head judge explaining her reasons behind the vote

Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams will all dance off against each other for the Glitterball Trophy on Saturday night - but one of the stars has had a different experience on the show

Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two viewers speechless at Shirley Ballas' 'loose silk shirt' confession

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special star Dan Snow has signed up to star on a brand-new Channel 5 series, it has been revealed by the broadcaster.

The pair have three dances to perform in front of the judges on Saturday night as they compete to lift the Glitterball Trophy

Coronation Street star will go for the Glitterball Trophy this weekend alongside the Italian pro dancer, with the Strictly Come Dancing final airing on Saturday.

Ellie will battle for the Glitterball Trophy opposite rivals Bobby Brazier and also Layton Williams.

Strictly Come Dancing will come to an end this weekend as a new celebrity will be crowned the winner of this year's series.

Bad Education star is in the Strictly Come Dancing final alongside Nikita, the Ukrainian pro, on Saturday night, as they battle for the Glitterball Trophy.

The head judge discussed each of the three finalists - Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier - on spin-off show It Takes Two

Strictly Come Dancing pro thanked a fan for her well-wishes and support ahead of Saturday night's live final, via her Instagram Story on Thursday evening.

EastEnders star has backed Dianne Buswell, his pro dancer partner, to lift the Glitterball Trophy this weekend.

For them, it's all about the dancing.