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Tonight saw the last results show ahead of the hotly awaited Strictly 2025 final

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left heartbroken following Sunday’s results show, which saw one celebrity contestant narrowly miss out on a place in the final.

During Saturday’s (December 13) semi-final, the remaining four couples – Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, George Clarke and Alexis Warr, Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, and Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – each performed two routines.

The evening concluded with mixed fortunes for the contestants. Karen and Carlos secured the top spot on the leader board with an impressive total of 78 points. Amber and Nikita finished in second place with 77 points.

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George and Alexis accumulated 72 points, landing them in third position. Meanwhile, EastEnders actress Balvinder and Julian received a disappointing total of 70 points, reports Wales Online.

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Amber and Balvinder fought for their places in the final in Sunday’s dance off(Image: BBC)

Following the public vote, Balvinder and Amber found themselves in the bottom two with their professional partners, forced to compete in a final dance off.

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Despite both couples giving their absolute best in the routine, it was Amber and Nikita who secured the judges’ votes, resulting in Balvinder’s elimination from the competition.

Viewers watching from home expressed their disappointment at the EastEnders star’s departure, with some claiming the result was unfair.

On X, formerly Twitter, one frustrated fan wrote: “Poor Bal didn’t stand a chance up against Amber doing couples’ choice – basically a West End routine….that she’s does every day. Total fix. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly.”

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Someone else expressed their disappointment, writing: “The celebrity (#Balvinder) who went from non-dancer to really really good, is sent home. The professional dancer, Amber, is sent to the final.”

The same viewer then shared a gif captioned “that’s a criminal offence”.

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Fans are furious about Balvinder’s exit (Image: BBC)

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Another fan chimed in, tweeting: “@bbcstrictly well not surprised at all with the dance of result.

“You can’t tell me it was not rigged to get the “dancer” Amber into the final you never learn Strictly you have lost the point of the show non-dancers progress. Won’t bother watching the final I’m bored now.”

While a fourth viewer shared their emotional response: “I’m bawling. I’m gonna miss them so much man,” and a fifth posted: “I’m gonna miss Bal so much :(( #strictly.”

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Yet another viewer was touched by Julian tearing up as Balvinder shared her heartfelt farewell with her partner.

“Oh I’m crying, Bal and Julian’s speeches to each other were so beautiful so so I’m going to miss their partnership so much, I am so proud of them and have loved watching them #strictly #TeamBalian #Strictly.”

The Strictly 2025 final is set for next Saturday (December 20), with remaining pairs Amber and Nikita, George and Alexis and Karen and Carlos competing for the glitter trophy.