BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans name 'real winner' after 2024 final

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Strictly Come Dancing fans have named the 'real winners' of the 2024 series - and it's not just the stars of the show. The hit dance show came to an end for another year on Saturday night (December 14).

It was comedian Chris McCausland and professional dancer Dianne Buswell who lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy during the final of the BBC One dance contest as the hit dance show celebrated 20 years on screen this year.

Chris, who made history as Strictly's first blind winner, and Dianne beat Miranda actress Sarah Hadland and partner Vito Coppola, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and dancer Aljaz Skorjanec and JLS singer JB Gill and partner Lauren Oakley to be crowned the 2024 series champions. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say same thing as Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell crowned 2024 winners After the three performances each, the scores given by the judges saw, Chris and Dianne received a total score of 116 points out of a possible 120 while JB and Lauren bagged and Tasha and Aljaz both bagged near-perfect 119 points and Sarah and Vito earn 118 points.

Upon being crowned winner, Chris was clearly stunned as he covered his mouth with his hand while Dianne squealed before they both broke into tears as they realised they won the competition.