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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Harrison

Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Winners crowned as Taylor Swift performs in live final

The winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2019 have been crowned, in a live final that featured a performance from Taylor Swift.

This year’s final saw Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse triumph over fellow finalists Emma Barton and Anton Du Beke, and Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden.

Fletcher, a former Emmerdale actor, has been the favourite to win throughout the competition.

He takes over from documentary filmmaker Stacey Dooley as reigning Strictly champion.

“I am absolutely speechless,” said Fletcher. “I did not expect that. It has been such a privilege to be here, I think this show represents everything that is amazing with this country and I think the people personify what is great.”

His professional dancing partner Mabuse added: “I have been on the show for five years and I have never met a celeb that gives his heart and soul.”

Swift sang her number one single “Lover” during the final.

Her performance came just days after she gave a withering speech about Scooter Braun while accepting Billboard’s Woman of the Decade.

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