Strictly Come Dancing fans claimed it will be “the most incredible final ever” as the final four were confirmed on Sunday night’s semi-final episode.
Fans were delighted when Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri and Sarah Hadland became the Strictly 2024 finalists.
Viewers also mocked Pete Wicks after he was eliminated during the series’ eleventh results show, admitting: ‘I wonder if Pete Wicks is on the plane to Australia yet!’
It could be the perfect time for the former TOWIE star, 36, who told friends he would like to “make it official” with Maura Higgins, 34, to catch the next flight to see his new love interest at time for the I. I’m a celebrity gathering.
Addressing X, one fan cheekily joked: ‘I wonder if Pete is on his way to Australia yet? The #ImACeleb party and Maura are probably waiting for you. #Strictly’.
Meanwhile, fans praised the star-studded final four and shared their relief that “the right four ended up in the final.”
Strict fans claimed it will be “the most incredible final ever” as the final four were confirmed on Sunday night’s semi-final episode, when Pete Wicks was eliminated.
It could be the perfect time for Pete, who has told friends he would like to “make it official” with Maura Higgins, 34, to catch the next flight to see her in time for the I’m A Celeb reunion.
Some wrote: ‘CHRIS AND DIANNE ARE STRICTLY FINALISTS!!!!! #strictly’,
“All the results were shocking, but the right 4 finally ended up in the final,”
‘Obviously my vote is for Chris and Dianne, but I’d really be delighted for any of these bottom four to lift the shiny ball. We are in one of the most incredible finals for SURE!! I can’t wait #Strictly’,
“Sad to see Pete Wicks leave #Strictly. He’s had a great journey. He showed and danced Go Pete. It’s the right final though and it was all very emotional,”
‘I’m really looking forward to the final. Everyone deserves to be there, but my heart and my winners are Chris and Dianne ‘.
Pete and Jowita Przystał left the competition in the semi-final after a dance against Tasha and Aljaž Škorjanec.
Both couples returned to the ballroom, with Tasha and Aljaž performing their waltz to Aretha Franklin’s (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.
Pete and Jowita then performed their Argentine tango to The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony.
Viewers also mocked Pete Wicks after he was eliminated during the series’ eleventh results show, admitting: ‘I wonder if Pete Wicks is on the plane to Australia yet!’
Meanwhile, fans praised the star-studded final four and shared their relief that “the right four ended up in the final.”
Pete and Jowita Przystał left the semi-final of the competition after a dance against Tasha and Aljaž Škorjanec.
Both couples returned to the ballroom, with Tasha and Aljaž performing their waltz to Aretha Franklin’s (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.
After both couples danced a second time, the judges issued their verdicts, with Craig Revel Horwood starting off by saving Tasha and Aljaž.
Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke also saved Tasha and Aljaž, giving them the majority of votes and signaling the end of Pete and Jowita’s time on the show.
Chief judge Shirley Ballas also agreed and said she would have decided to save Tasha and Aljaž.
When Tess asked him about his time in the competition, Pete said: “It’s been crazy.” I’ve been pretty honest about the fact that I didn’t necessarily want to do this (strictly) in the first place, but everyone else wanted me to do it, and I’m so glad I did!
‘You don’t always have to be the best, but if you enjoy something, why shouldn’t you try it? I did my best from day one, I said I was expecting a penny, I was expecting a pound and I did it, it’s been lovely.’
Addressing her Polish dance partner Jowita, she added: “There are many things I’m going to get out of this, but one of the most special is you (to Jowita) and I mean that, because you are one of the most incredible people, no only as a dancer, but as a person.
“You have been a ray of sunshine to me. You have helped me overcome things in the last three months that I didn’t think I could do and you made me believe in myself and that means more to me than anything else.
Jowita said: ‘I just want to say thank you, thank you for the trust you have given me from day one.
When Tess asked him about his time in the competition, Pete said: “It’s been crazy.” I’ve been pretty honest about the fact that I didn’t necessarily want to do this (strictly) in the first place, but everyone else wanted me to do it, and I’m so glad I did!’
The former TOWIE star described her dance partner Jowita as “one of the most incredible people, not just as a dancer but as a person”.
The four remaining couples will hit the dance floor next week for the Grand Final of the competition.
‘I know it wasn’t easy, but with your hard work, your commitment and your heart, which is the most amazing thing, you were winning every week!
‘For me, every dance was special… even the Cha Cha in Blackpool!
“Remember the first day you said, ‘I’m not going to stay in this competition long because I can’t dance,’ but now I can tell you, yes, you can.”
Sunday’s results show will also include two musical performances; Becky Hill sang her powerful single Indestructible, while Raye also took the stage with her stunning track Genesis, Pt. III.
The four remaining couples will take to the dance floor next week for the Grand Final of the competition.
Each of the finalists will perform three dances: their favorite dance from the series, the judge’s choice and a spectacular dance performance.
The Strictly Come Dancing grand final returns live on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 14 December at 6pm.