Strictly fans delighted as Craig Revel Horwood finally finds his 10 paddle for Rose

Strictly Come Dancing fans breathed a sigh of relief during tonight's live final.

As Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis performed their breathtaking Couple's Choice routine on the BBC dancefloor, viewers were praying the Strictly judge would give the talented duo a 10 for their efforts.

"If Craig doesn't give Rose a 10 for their couple's choice this time however it IS a hate crime. #Strictly," one fan mused on Twitter ahead of show.

Thankfully, Craig found his 10 paddle for the Strictly favourites - praising the pair after yet another stunning display.

The Strictly finalists moved everyone watching with their Couple's Choice routine on Saturday night, first performed in week eight.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis wowed fans once again with a stunning performance (BBC)

The deaf EastEnders actress and the professional dancer once again incorporated a special tribute to those who are hard of hearing into one of their final routines on the BBC show.

Half way through their moving performance to the Clean Bandit song, Symphony, the sound went silent and the pair continued to dance beautifully without music.

In the past, Anton Du Beke dubbed the original performance the "greatest dance of all time" on Strictly.

After revisiting their iconic performance for a second time on Saturday night, fans watching at home were delighted to see Craig heap praise on the duo and finally reach for his 10 paddle.

Viewers watching at home were delighted to see the Strictly judge reunited with his 10 paddle (BBC)

"At last Craig got his 10 paddle out and it’s very well deserved for an amazing couple and an amazing dance #StrictlySpoiler," one viewer exclaimed on Twitter as the results rolled in.

Another added: "Absolutely brilliant!! Brought me to tears!! They are my winners. And finally Craig for his 10 paddle out, about time!"

"At last Craig got his 10 paddle out and it’s very well deserved for an amazing couple and an amazing dance," a third wrote with relief.

The Strictly duo were moved by the reaction following their second performance (BBC)

After Rose and Giovanni first performed the routine in week eight, Strictly judges praised the performance with an emotional Anton Du Beke calling it "the greatest thing he’s ever seen on the show".

"This was such a beautiful moment to include us in your world," Motsi Mabuse thanked the EastEnders actress after her original dance.

While Shirley Ballas gave the pair a standing ovation and said: “This is a number that will be etched in my heart for a long, long time.”