Strictly Come Dancing final: Karen Carney WINS Strictly in emotional final – live updates

Karen Carney has won Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bid goodbye to viewers in an emotional finale.

The Lioness star beat her fellow contestants Amber Davies and George Clarke to the lift the Glitterball Trophy.

As Tess and Claudia announced she had won, Karen, 38, was left speechless as she embraced her pro partner Carlos.

Meanwhile it was an emotional night as Tess and Claudia celebrated their last live episode after confirming earlier this year they would be leaving the show at the end of the series.

They received a royal send off from none other than Queen Camilla as Craig Revel Horwood read out a heartfelt message from the ultimate Strictly fan.  

Follow live updates from the Strictly Come Dancing final below: 

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Amber’s joy

Shortly before the winner was announced Amber said her time on the show had been the ‘Biggest joy of my life’.

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Shirley Ballas congratulates the winners

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Karen and Carlos pose proudly with the Glitterball Trophy

In official snaps the proud pair soak in their success

A right royal send off!

Fans pay tribute to Tess and Claudia

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Tess and Claudia’s final ‘Keep Dancing’

The lovable duo choke back tears as they say goodbye to viewers for the final time and say their iconic catchphrase.

Tess gushes: ‘It has been an honour and an absolute pleasure to share it with you’.

While Claudia adds: ‘All thats left to do now is to keep dancing and celebrate our winners Karen and Carlos!’