George Clarke Reaches Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Final as Favourite to Win

From YouTube to the Glitterball: George Clarke’s Strictly Journey

Social media star George Clarke and professional partner Alexis Warr have secured their place in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final, marking a remarkable achievement for the YouTuber who had no previous dance experience. George Clarke is currently the favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2025 with odds of 8/11, demonstrating how far he has come since joining the competition.

Semi-Final Success Propels Clarke to Final

George Clarke impressed both the judges and viewers at home with two dances in the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final. During the semi-final, George and Alexis performed two routines – a Charleston to ‘We No Speak Americano’ and a Samba to ‘Volare’ by the Gipsy Kings. His performances earned him praise from the judging panel, with scores of 8, 9, 9, 9 from the judges for his Samba routine.

Who is George Clarke?

George Arthur Clarke was born on 3 December 1999 in Bristol, England, and his father, Sean Clarke, is managing director of Aardman Animations. In August 2025, Clarke was announced as a contestant on the twenty-third series of Strictly Come Dancing. The internet personality initially admitted he had no idea what he was doing but was excited to participate in the competition.

Fan Support and Final Showdown

Clarke’s journey has captured the hearts of viewers nationwide. Fans noted how George threw himself into the experience when it clearly made him uncomfortable in the beginning, with many declaring him and his partnership with Alexis their winners. The final includes England Lionesses footballer Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, and reality TV star Amber Davies with Nikita Kuzmin. The Strictly Come Dancing final 2025 airs at 7pm on Saturday, December 20, on BBC One and iPlayer, where one couple will lift the coveted glitterball trophy.