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Charlotte Tutton

Strictly Come Dancing host offers first-look at 'close' final in backstage snap

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly gave a sneak peak from behind-the-scenes of the final just hours before the show.

Just three couples remain - Oti Mabuse and Kelvin Fletcher, Emma Barton and Anton Du Beke, and Amy Dowden and Karim Zeroual.

All of them will dance three routines on the night, battling it out for the Glitterball Trophy.

Now, Tess has shared a first-look from the final in a backstage snap on her Instagram .

Posing alongside the six finalists and co-host Claudia Winkleman, she hinted it was set to be a "close final".

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly offered a first-look at the 'close' final in a backstage snap (Instagram)

Tess and Claudia were dressed in casual wear, yet to put on their no doubt stunning finale outfits.

The three celebrities and their dance partners, meanwhile, were all in costumes hinting at their looks for their first dances.

Tess wrote alongside the group snap: "Find us with the fantastic FINAL THREE COUPLES tonight at 7PM @bbcstrictly. It’s going to be SO close #strictly #tonight."

Finalists Kelvin Fletcher, Emma Barton and Karim Zeroual will perform for the final time (Guy Levy/BBC)

Oti was shown in a vibrant, orange feathered frock, with bright flowers on one side and in her hair.

Partner Kelvin was wearing a bright blue silk shirt, with navy trousers.

While Anton was seen in a light grey suit, his partner Emma wore a stunning light brown and cream dress featuring a huge skirt.

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly teased 'mind-blowing' final performances (Instagram)

Finally, Amy wore a black and white checked, frilly number as Karim donned a white and black suit.

Earlier on, Tess teased some "mind-blowing" performances were on the cards.

She said: "ITS THE STRICTLY FINAL. Who’s names will be on this Glitterball trophy tonight? Cannot WAIT to find out!

"I’m beyond excited for tonight’s show; our 3 finalists dances are mind blowing & just BRILLIANT! Can’t wait for you to see ... #strictly #final #bringiton."

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 concludes at 7:05pm on BBC One.

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