Strictly Come Dancing 2025: Four Couples Battle for Glitterball Trophy as Final Approaches

14 December 2025 Reality TV

The Race to the Glitterball Trophy Intensifies

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 has reached its crucial semi-final stage, with just four couples remaining in the competition. The show is just one week away from its 2025 final, with four couples firmly having their eyes on the Glitterball Trophy. The BBC One programme continues to captivate millions of viewers across the United Kingdom, maintaining its position as one of the nation’s most beloved entertainment shows.

Semi-Final Results and Performances

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu topped the Week 12 leaderboard with a combined score of 78. The semi-final saw an intensified competition format, with the four remaining couples performing two routines instead of one, amping up the drama as the grand finale approaches next week. During the semi-final, the celebrities and their professional dance partners performed two dances each, in the hopes of impressing head judge Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.

The remaining couples competing for glory include Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, George Clarke and Alexis Warr, Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, and Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin. At the bottom of the semi-final leaderboard was Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon who scored 70.

What’s Next: The Grand Final

This year, the Strictly final takes place on December 20th, a week later than previous seasons. Before the final, viewers eagerly await the results show, which will air on December 14 on BBC One and iPlayer at 7.45pm with guest performances from Kylie Minogue and James. The results show will determine which couples advance to compete for the coveted glitterball trophy.

For dance enthusiasts and casual viewers alike, Strictly Come Dancing continues to deliver spectacular performances, emotional moments, and thrilling competition. The grand final promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment as three couples will ultimately compete to be crowned the 2025 champions. With the competition fiercer than ever, the remaining contestants must bring their absolute best to secure victory in one of television’s most prestigious dance competitions.