Who are the Strictly Come Dancing finalists? Full line-up for series 23 final - and every exit

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 15th Dec 2025, 16:25 GMT

Strictly has its three finalists for 2025 - but who has been eliminated throughout the series? 👀🕺💃

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed its line-up for this year’s final. One of the celebs sadly missed out on making it all the way after the latest dance-off.

The eliminated star has reflected on their time on the ballroom floor here. It means that just three of the original cast remain - and will go head-to-head-to-head for the Glitterball Trophy.

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Strictly’s 2025 final is scheduled to take place on Saturday (December 20). It is set to run for a blockbuster length and promises to be a can’t miss event.

The bookies have named the favourite, after a fresh shift in odds. But who will be taking to the dancefloor at the weekend?

Recap what happened in the dance-off last night. See who was also in the bottom two.

Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin.

1. Dani Dyer - withdrawn

Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin. | BBC Photo: BBC

Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman. He said: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!" He was partnered with Amy Dowden. He was the first celeb to leave and was eliminated in week 2.

2. Thomas Skinner - eliminated

Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman. He said: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!" He was partnered with Amy Dowden. He was the first celeb to leave and was eliminated in week 2. | BBC Photo: BBC

Ross King is a presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent. He said: "From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom - it’s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show." He is partnered with Jowita Przystał. He was eliminated in week 3

3. Ross King - eliminated

Ross King is a presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent. He said: "From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom - it’s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show." He is partnered with Jowita Przystał. He was eliminated in week 3 | BBC Photo: BBC

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain. He said: "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class." He was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova and left in the third dance-off in week 4.

4. Chris Robshaw - eliminated

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain. He said: "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class." He was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova and left in the third dance-off in week 4. | BBC Photo: BBC

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