Strictly stars Kelvin Fletcher, Mike Bushell and Amy Dowden look all partied out as they leave boozy wrap party
STRICTLY stars Kelvin Fletcher, Mike Bushell and Chris Ramsey looked all partied out as they left the show’s boozy wrap party last night.
Celebrating Kelvin’s win, the celebrities and their dance partners let their hair down after a competitive final.
The former Emmerdale actor , 35, – who was the favourite to win the show – beat off competition from Emma Barton and Karim Zeroual.
He broke down in tears with his pro partner Oti Mabuse as they lifted the Glitterball trophy.
But he was in better spirits later in the night as he flashed a grin as he headed home from the bash.
Meanwhile BBC presenter Mike looked worse for wear as he kissed his wife outside the venue.
They were joined by Strictly make-up artist – and Ant McPartlin’s ex – Lisa Armstrong.
She looked cold as she wrapped up in a big coat and scarf.
Professional dancer Amy Dowden gave photographers a thumbs up despite losing out on the trophy.
Oti and Kelvin looked stunned when they were announced as the winners.
Kelvin joined the show last minute as the replacement for injured Jamie Laing just days before it was due to begin.
Looking utterly shocked, he said: “I’m absolutely speechless, I did not expect that, it’s been such a privilege to be here.”
Those watching at home were delighted by the win and took to Twitter to comment on it.
One person wrote: “WINNERS @kelvin_fletcher and @OtiMabuse massive congratulations. you two absolutely smashed it every week.
“So happy for you both. #TheBest #Strictly #StrictlyFinal.”
Another tweeted: “Fantastic for Kelvin, who was a reserve for this series, to win the show! Well deserved and a great partnership with Oti… #Strictly #SCD.”
While someone else added: “Yaaaaassssss, I am so happy right now, @kelvin_fletcher you were a-ma-zing from Week 1 and @OtiMabuse you are a true queen. So deserving of that Glitterball #Strictly.”
Speaking after his win, Kelvin said: “I think this show represents everything that is amazing with this country, I think the people personify what is great and it’s just been an absolute privilege.”
He added, to Oti: “Thank you for the most amazing experience of my life. Thank you to Emma and Karim, Anton and Amy, and all the pros and all the celebs, the judges, everybody at home who has supported me, I feel so proud to be part of this, so thank you.”
Oti, through tears, said: “I’ve been on this show for five years and I have never ever met any celeb who gives his heart, his soul…
“If something is not working we stay in training and rehearse, not because he wanted to win but because he genuinely, genuinely loves dancing, and for me that is the best gift and the best ending to my year, so thank you.
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The final leaderboard saw Karim at the top with a combined 119 points from the judges, with Kelvin in second place with 118 and Emma in third with 116.
Host Claudia Winkleman had reminded viewers earlier in the episode that the judges’ scores were for guidance only, as only the public vote counted in the final.
The show kicked off with Karim and Amy dancing their judges’ pick routine, a quickstep to Mr Pinstripe Suit, for which they were awarded 40 points.
Emma and Anton were next with their Charleston to Thoroughly Modern Millie from musicals week, for which the judges gave them 39.
Kelvin and Oti were the third to dance on the night, and they were given 39 points from the judges when they repeated their rumba to Ain’t No Sunshine.