Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing final and what time can you watch the BBC show?

Strictly Come Dancing never fails to grip the nation with its drama and breathtaking dance performances, as celebrities battle it out on the BBC One show for three months.

They've been working hard to impress this season's judges, comprising Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse. Sadly, Bruno Tonioli had to step away from the panel this season due to international travel restrictions.

This year saw a whole host of stars, including McFly's Tom Fletcher, BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker and EastEnders actress Nina Wadia, take to the dancefloor.

And, the show's 2021 final could be plunged into chaos as a contestant has reportedly ended up 'on crutches' ahead of the last show.

Here's everything you need to know about who the finalists are and what time you'll be able to catch the last episode of the BBC series.

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Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 final?

It's been a spectacular series of Strictly Come Dancing 2021, with talented performances across the board.

The three couples who have made it to the final are EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis and pro partner Giovanni Pernice, TV presenter AJ Odudu with Kai Widdrington, and the show's first same-sex pairing of TV chef John Whaite and Johannes Radebe.

While the final is just days away, AJ Odudu's chances of competing for the Glitterball Trophy may have been scuppered as she has ended up on crutches.

During a press conference, the star said: “I can’t put any weight on my foot at all. So we have missed a lot of training, because I can’t stand up, I’m on crutches.”

Fans are yet to find out if AJ will recover in time, allowing the final to go ahead as planned.

What time is the Strictly Come Dancing final on and where can you watch it?

The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 final is set to air at 7pm on BBC One on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Set to run for just over two hours, ending at 9.05pm, the final episode will feature the three celebrity finalists and their partners performing three dances each.

The dances will be made up of the couple's choice, the judge's favourite and a Showdance, forming their last chances to wow the public and pro judging panel.

Viewers can have their say on who wins this year's series by voting by text, phone or on the BBC show's website during the final.