The professional dancer has waltzed off to get some winter sunshine after his incredible season of the BBC show - and proud girlfriend Lauren Jaine is by his side

The two said they have formed a bond for life

The line-up is complete!

Strictly Come Dancing: The Final (Season 21 Episode 25 of 25): Cher performs at the final of the pro-celebrity contest. Strictly Come Dancing: The Final airs on BBC Two HD at 2:10 AM, Friday 22 December. Cher performs at the final of the pro-celebrity contest

He captured the nation's heart during his time on Strictly Come Dancing. 

"Ready to spend Christmas with my loved ones."

The dancer defended 'unconventional beauty'.

Coronation Street star Ellie, 22, who won Strictly on Saturday with Vito, 31 , took to her Instagram Story on Thursday to announce that she and Vito will be going on Live.

The historian, 45, is among six celebrities who will battle it out on the dancefloor in the festive special, which will air on December 25.

The Strictly professional has been on the show since 2016

Dani Harmer of Tracy Beaker fame appeared in Strictly Come Dancing as a celebrity contestant in 2012, which was later won by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith.

The professional dancer, 25, has been enjoying some much-needed rest, shown by Thursday's Instagram post, after an intense series which saw he and Layton finish joint second.

A Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has sparked concerns he won't be returning for next year's series of the BBC show. 

'Dizzy and nauseous'

It seems that one of the professional dancers may not come back in 2024

It seems that one of the professional dancers may not come back in 2024

Gorka Marquez joined the BBC show way back in 2016

Strictly Come Dancing's upcoming special kicks off on Christmas Day and one of the famous six competing is keen to stun with his festive secret.