Strictly: Jamie Laing’s journey, from four dance-offs to the final

32-year-old reality TV star has made it to the end of the competition

Strictly Come Dancing comes to an end on Saturday (19 December), with reality TV star Jamie Laing among those to make it to the final.

The 32-year-old will be competing for the Glitterball Trophy against comedian Bill Bailey, EastEnders actor Maisie Smith, and social media star HRVY.

Laing is best known for appearing on Made in Chelsea since its second series in 2011.

He is also the founder of the confectionery company Candy Kittens and the great-great-grandson of Sir Alexander Grant, who invented the McVitie’s digestive biscuit.

Partnered with professional dancer Karen Hauer, in the last show Laing will be dancing to “I’m Still Standing” for his Showdance. He’ll also be bringing back his Movie Week Charleston to “Zero to Hero” from Hercules and his Street/Commercial routine.

Laing is the bookies’ fourth favourite to win, with odds of 66/1. Bailey is up top with 4/5.

The star’s journey to the final has not been an easy one, with the Chelsea dweller surviving four dance-offs across the series.

On the latest episode of Strictly’s spin-off show, It Takes Two, pro dancer Hauer said: “I’ve got to give it to you. This boy, he is so tough. He’s tough, he’s resilient. He comes back [and] he stays positive.”

“He works hard and a lot of people don’t see what he does behind the scenes. But he always stays positive and wanting to work. And that’s why you’ve made the final.”

Presenter Zoe Ball joked about the pair repeatedly finding themselves in the dance-off, saying: “The only couple to have been in four dance-offs and got to the final! You’ll always have that one, I feel.”

To which Laing replied: “That’s our medal!”

Strictly Come Dancing concludes Saturday 19 December at 6pm on BBC One.