Strictly Come Dancing 2016: Everything to know about the live final
It will mark Len Goodman's last appearance as head judge
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Your support makes all the difference.After a lengthy few months of tangoes, waltzes and Ed Balls, tonight sees the grand final of the fourteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing which will see one lucky couple lift the glitter ball trophy.
As well as capping what's been yet another eventful and successful series (the dance competition continued to trounce ITV rival The X Factor in the viewing ratings alongside Planet Earth II), it's an extra-special event due to the fact it'll be the last appearance from head judge Len Goodman who announced earlier on this year he'll be stepping down following the completion of this series.
Below are all the details you need to know about tonight's live final.
What time's it on?
The live final will air on BBC One tonight at 6:40 pm.
Who are the finalists?
Following the shock elimination of Olympic artistic gymnast Claudia Fragapane, this year's finalists are:
Danny Mac and Oti Mabuse
Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton
Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton
Who's the favourite?
The clever money would be on former eternal singer Louise Redknapp who was last week voted through to the final on the strength of the public vote along havng been joint bottom of the leaderboard; she's the only remaining contestant ti never be in the dance-off.
Despite this, Danny Mac is favorutie with Ore Orduba considered the outside bet.
Who'll be performing?
There'll be a guest performance from Emeli Sande who's promoting her new record, as well as group performance from all of the eliminated contestants (minus Will Young who quit the show earlier this year).
Last year's Strictly Come Dancing champion was The Wanted's Jay McGuiness who beat out soap stars Georgia May Foote and Kellie Bright to emerge as victorious.
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