Strictly Come Dancing final 2020 - live: Bill Bailey crowned winner after closest race in years

It was a heartwarming conclusion to an impressive series

Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse dance to 'Rapper's Delight' on Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing 2020  has been a shorter but no less entertaining run of the BBC competition.

The series began in September having adhered to Covid safety regulations, and has entertained viewers weekly since.

As with every series to date, there have been ups, downs and bizarre performances (here’s looking at Max George and Dianne Buswell’s dance to the Simpsons theme).

With the final four in place, the stage was set for what was being touted as the closest finale in years – and ended in the most heartwarming manner possible.

Follow along with all the live updates as they occurred below

Key Points

• How Strictly 2020 has renewed the nation’s love of live TV 
• Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final?
• Bill Bailey’s Strictly journey so far

[19 December 2020 20:19 · Jacob Stolworthy]

Never forget.

[19 December 2020 20:21 · Jacob Stolworthy]

Moments away from finding out the winner, now – sit tight.

[19 December 2020 20:23 · Jacob Stolworthy]

BILL BAILEY HAS WON

[19 December 2020 20:30 · Jacob Stolworthy]

Congratulations to Bill and Oti Mabuse for winning Strictly Come Dancing 2020 – a lovely conclusion to a brilliant series.

[19 December 2020 20:30 · Jacob Stolworthy]

This x1,000,000

[19 December 2020 20:40 · Jacob Stolworthy]

Thanks for following along tonight. Wherever you are in the world, we’re sending you all the best for a lovely Christmas despite the disheartening regulations. Stay safe, everyone.