Kelvin and Oti win Strictly 2019!

He may have been a last-minute arrival to the competition, but Kelvin Fletcher has danced his way to victory, winning the Glitterball trophy with Pro partner Oti Mabuse!

Their Strictly journey started with a sizzling Samba to Celia Cruz’s La Vida Es Un Carnival, which they performed once again in the 2019 Grand Final. They also danced their Week Four Rumba to Ain't No Sunshine as their Judges' Pick, as well as a spectacular Showdance to Shout by The Isley Brothers.

All three dances wowed both the Judges and the audience at home, securing them the coveted winning title of Strictly 2019.

When being awarded the Glitterball trophy, Kelvin said: “I'm absolutely speechless! I did not expect that. It's just been such a privilege to be here. I think this show represents everything that is amazing with this country, I think the people personify what is great. It's just been an absolute privilege."

It was also a real moment for Oti, marking her first ever win after five years on the show. She couldn't thank Kelvin enough, saying: "I've been on this show for five years and I have never, ever met any Celeb who gives his heart, his soul... If something's not working we stay in training and rehearse, and not because we wanted to win, but because he genuinely, genuinely loved dancing. And for me that is the best gift and the best ending to my year, so thank you so much!"

The pair faced tough competition from dancing duos Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden and Emma Barton and Anton Du Beke, who also performed three fantastic routines each.

Huge congratulations Kelvin and Oti! It’s been such a memorable year and we couldn’t be prouder of all of our finalists.

But that isn’t the last of Strictly for 2019, as we’ll be back with our Christmas special on BBC One, Christmas day at 4.40pm.

Thank you so much for another fab-u-lous year and for all your likes and comments across the series. We’ll see you in 2020, but until then, you know the drill…

Keeeeeep dancing!