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Strictly winner 2022 leaves viewers totally divided

The winner has been crowned

The Strictly final aired tonight (Saturday December 17) and crowned Hamza Yassin as the winner.

The final saw four couples compete for the famous glitterball trophy.

It was a high-scoring night with Craig finally getting the 10 paddle out for several of the dances.

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But it was Hamza and Jowita who triumphed over Helen and Gorka, Fleur and Vito and Molly and Carlos on the night.

Jowita goes to hug Hamza after they win Strictly
Hamza was crowned the winner tonight (Credit: BBC)

Strictly crowns its 2022 winner

Tess and Claudia announced the winner right at the end of the show.

Earlier in the show Hamza had messed up during his show dance and broken down in tears.

Following his win, Hamza thanked Jowita and then said: “This is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”

He then shared inspirational words to the audience at home.

Meanwhile, partner Jowita said: “Anything is possible. He is just the proof. He came here on the show with no dancing experience and he made it. He worked hard and I’m so proud.”

Hamza and Jowita smile after their salsa tonight
Hamza and Jowita were the favourites (Credit: BBC)

Fans react

Those watching at home were completely divided over Hamza’s win.

“HAMZAAAAA!!! So well deserved, such a beautiful soul and a joy to watch,” shouted one.

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Jowita comforts Hamza on Strictly


Carena Crawford
Group Managing Editor (Soaps)