Strictly Come Dancing Season 19 Episode 17

Okay, let's talk Strictly. Specifically, Season 19, Episode 17. The final! It was glittery. It was emotional. It was...mostly predictable, wasn't it?

The Night of a Thousand Sequins

Seriously, did anyone actually doubt Rose and Giovanni would win? They were practically crowned weeks ago. I love them, don't get me wrong. Their partnership was genuinely special.

But, and this is my totally unpopular opinion, I think the voting public got a little swept up. Not that they didn't deserve to win, more like, the other couples didn't stand a chance. Right?

AJ and Kai. Heartbreak! He was injured! The finale lost a bit of sparkle for me, knowing they weren't quite 100%. Still, they danced beautifully.

The Routines: Hits and Misses?

The Showdances. Always a gamble. Some soared, some...well, some were just okay. Let's be honest.

Rose and Giovanni's was gorgeous, of course. Touching. Perfect. Cue the waterworks.

AJ and Kai's? A bit of a mixed bag for me. I admired the ambition, but something didn't quite click. Maybe the injury played a part.

I think the judges were kinder than they needed to be. It’s the final! Be honest! Did anyone else feel that way?

The Judges: Over or Under-Marking?

Speaking of the judges, Craig Revel Horwood actually smiled! Multiple times! Was the world about to end?

Motsi was her usual exuberant self. I love her energy. She's like sunshine in a sparkly dress.

Shirley, the Queen of Ballroom, was…Shirley. Precise. Technical. And probably secretly wishing she was dancing herself.

Anton, bless him, was just happy to be there. After all the years of waiting!

Unpopular Opinion Time!

Okay, brace yourselves. This is where I might lose some of you. I thought some of the dances were a little…overhyped. There, I said it!

Rose and Giovanni's Silent Dance was incredible. A genuinely groundbreaking moment. But did it overshadow everything else? Perhaps.

Was it the best series ever? Probably not. But it gave us some memorable moments. And Giovanni finally won! (Yay for him!)

And the sequins! Oh, the sequins! Enough glitter to blind a small nation.

The Aftermath

So, Strictly 2019 is done. Dusted. Another winner crowned. Who's ready for next year? I know I am!

Who will be on the next series? Who will be the new judges? And, most importantly, how many sequins will be used?

One thing is for sure, I'll be watching. With a cup of tea and a healthy dose of cynicism. And probably a few tears. Because, let's face it, that's what Strictly does to you.

Until next time, keep dancing! Or at least, keep watching other people dance.