Strictly 2021: Six memorable moments as the finale begins

John Whaite and Rose Ayling-Ellis are competing to lift the glitterball trophy on Saturday.
John Whaite and Rose Ayling-Ellis are competing to lift the glitterball trophy on Saturday.
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Ugo Monye shared his sympathy for fellow Strictly Come Dancing contestant AJ Odudu, after she was forced to quit the competition days before the final due to a leg injury.
'Two men dancing such an intimate dance on national TV was a really huge step forward'
AJ Odudu was forced to withdraw from Saturday's final after rupturing ankle ligaments in rehearsals
Fred has been partnered up with Dianne Buswell for the festive edition of the programme.
The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing will come to an end on Saturday, but it has been an eventful year with injuries, positive Covid tests and self-isolation periods among the contestants and judges.
The hosts were presenting the final special episode of Strictly spin-off It Takes Two on Friday night
The two were in fits of laughter on Rylan's Instagram story
AJ Odudu and partner Kai Widdrington have pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday night after she tore a ligament in her right ankle.
Claudia Winkleman has twice been nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance for her work on Strictly Come Dancing
Pair withdraw from show on Saturday night after medical guidance on her foot injury
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Anton thinks the final could be 'volatile'.
There are now only two couples left in the running to compete for the Glitterball trophy
Motsi is sister of pro dancer Oti, and is one of four judges, alongside Shirley Ballas, the head judge, Craig Revel Horwood, and Anton du Beke too.