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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Strictly Come Dancing final 2020 - live: Bill Bailey crowned winner after closest race in years

Photograph: BBC/Guy Levy
Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse dance to 'Rapper's Delight' on Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing 2020  has been a shorter but no less entertaining run of the BBC competition.

The series began in September having adhered to Covid safety regulations, and has entertained viewers weekly since.

As with every series to date, there have been ups, downs and bizarre performances (here’s looking at Max George and Dianne Buswell’s dance to the Simpsons theme).

With the final four in place, the stage was set for what was being touted as the closest finale in years – and ended in the most heartwarming manner possible.

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