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Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Moment winning couple announced

The winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 have been announced.

The final saw three celebs battling it out for glitterball glory: Eastenders actor Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach from Coronation Street, and Bad Education star Layton Williams.

They were the show's youngest trio of finalists ever.

16 December 2023

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