Former Love Island star Amber Davies has confessed she wishes she could “press pause” as the Strictly Come Dancing final approaches.

The reality TV star has reached the concluding stage of the BBC ballroom competition, where she will compete against YouTuber George Clarke and football icon Karen Carney for the prestigious Glitterball trophy.

Taking to Instagram before Saturday evening’s final (December 20), she revealed she was “crying” whilst heading to her final rehearsal with professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.

The performer shared footage displaying her and Nikita perfecting their choreography, writing: “Oh what a ride. Little did we know @nikita__kuzmin en route to our final ever rehearsal (obvs crying) want to press pause!!!!!!”

The black and white footage captured Amber and Nikita working on their routine, concluding with them hugging, reports Wales Online.

Strictly star Amber Davies

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Amber posted a message on Instagram ahead of the Strictly final(Image: BBC)

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“We had no idea in this moment we were going to be Strictly finalists,” Amber penned.

“A bestie for life,” she remarked about her dancing companion.

Amber has been candid about encountering negativity from online critics throughout her journey on the programme, with some people taking issue with her previous dance training and West End performances.

Nevertheless, she received an outpouring of encouragement following her most recent post, with numerous supporters leaving messages in the comments section declaring she had been “amazing” on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin

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Amber and Nikita have made it to the final(Image: Amber Davies Instagram)

“So proud of you,” commented one supporter. “Enjoy every single second, never forget how much you deserve to be there… soak it all up and have an absolute blast on the dancefloor.”

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“Good luck to you both, you are both amazing and beautiful,” expressed another fan.

“Hope everything is going well, so looking forward to seeing you dance in the final, sending love and hugs to you both.”

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Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin

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Amber will face George Clarke and Karen Carney in the final(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)

Another fan praised Amber and Nikita as a “brilliant pairing” on the dancefloor.

“I would love to see both you and Nikita take the Glitterball this year!” they exclaimed. “You will get my vote, and no matter what, you are winners! Amber, your dancing now from when you started is incredible!”