Strictly Come Dancing fans’ hearts break as they spot Helen Skelton’s dad crying in the final

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have noticed that Kai Widdrington was absent for much of the final. The pro dancer – who was partnered with Kaye Adams this series – was only briefly seen, despite all the other dancers and stars being part of the extravaganza.

HELEN Skelton couldn't help but take a cheeky swipe at Strictly Come Dancing while hosting Channel 5's Christmas On The Farm. The Countryfile presenter made it all the way to the final of this year's series of the hit BBC dance competition on Saturday with her dance partner Gorka Marquez.

GORKA Marquez has broken his silence after it was announced he would not be taking part in the live Strictly tour. The pro dancer, 32,  competed in this year’s competition with Helen Skelton, but she will be hitting the road with Kai Widdrington instead.

Helen Skelton has joined the Strictly tour - but she won't be dancing with show partner Gorka Marquez. The line-up for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour has been released with a shock twist for the finalists, reports the Mirror.

HELEN Skelton and Fleur East have confirmed they are joining the Strictly Come Dancing live tour which kicks off in Birmingham on January 20. Helen will not be joined by her pro partner Gorka Marquez however and will instead dance with Kai Widdrington.

Addressing viewers’ claims that he looked unhappy after the loss, Gorka said: “I wasn't fuming but I wanted Helen to finish the season with the cherry.“I was happy for Hamza and Jowita, they've been amazing.”Some fans were left furious by the result as they felt Helen and Gorka deserved to win and were "robbed" of the gong.Taking to Twitter, Melissa Aaron stated: "#StrictlyComeDancing aw not gonna lie I am gutted for Helen & Gorka but congrats to Hamza and Jowita."Jonathan Cheetham fumed: "Gorka and Helen deserved to win #scd #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing."@pricklypear_16 added: "#strictlycomedancing Helen and Gorka were robbed imo."@JoJo_P_87 said: "Nah gutted for Helen & Gorka #StrictlyComeDancing #SCD."@Manics1itsme tweeted: "Predictable result Helen was robbed #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #StrictlyComeDancing2022." (sic)However, some viewers claimed they noticed the disappointment in Helen and Gorka's faces when Hamza was announced as the winner.Amanda Taylor expressed: "#StrictlyComeDancing Wow, Helen and Gorka looking not at all happy they didn't win, especially Gorka.“Completely showed themselves up." (sic)On Saturday night, the finalists all performed three dances in a last-ditch attempt to be crowned the winner of the 20th series.Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after their Couple's Choice, Helen turned to Gorka and said: "It was so much fun, I get lots of credit but you my friend have been in three finals."You are a credit to this show, you help everybody, everyone in the finals had tips from you, you are a credit to your family, to Gemma and Mia and I am very grateful you have guided me through this experience."Gorka added: "I knew she had potential but she needed to believe in herself, and from day one she

HELEN Skelton has insisted that the Strictly Come Dancing professionals DIDN'T want Hamza Yassin to win the show. The Countryfile star revealed that the dancers were rooting for Gorka Marquez to take home the Glitterball trophy.

STRICTLY Come Dancing finalist Helen Skelton has raised eyebrows after liking a tweet criticising Hamza Yassin. The TV personality has ruffled feathers after making her opinions clear on Twitter about who was the rightful Strictly winner - and it wasn't her fellow presenter Hamza Yassin.

STRICTLY Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin was all smiles as he was crowned the winner of the long running TV show. The wildlife photographer and personality flashed a wide grin as he was seen for the first time since taking home the glitterball trophy with pro partner Jowita Przystal. Hamza, 32, flashed a smile for the cameras as he left the Strictly Come Dancing finale afterparty on Saturday night.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are sure they have spotted a secret feud between two of the professional dancers. Eagle-eyed fans noticed the pair separating from the group during as the final of the dancing competition which came to a close on Saturday. Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin was crowned the winner of this year's Glitterball trophy in the grand finale show.

Strictly Come Dancing's winner but not everyone agreed with the result. Helen Skelton, 39, and her professional partner Gorka Marquez had been one of the favourites to win the show but the duo lost out to the wildlife presenter.Hamza and his dance partner Jowita Przystal received the lowest score of the evening, 34, after a few mistakes, but he and Jowita bounced back with their couple's choice, for which they received a perfect score of 40 from the judges.The cameraman had been a hit with viewers and was a firm favourite throughout his time on the show.But Robin Windsor took to Twitter ahead of the results and suggested Fleur East and her partner Vito Coppola were the rightful winners.He tweeted: "Based on tonight Fleur and Vito should take home that mirror ball."His post received over 1,000 likes with Helen also liking the post.Robin later tweeted to congratulate Hamza and Jowita, saying: "tbh all deserving winners for different reasons." (sic)Fans flocked to comment on the post sparking a divide amongst viewers.Jaki tweeted: "Hamza was my favourite from show 1 but tonight Helen & Gorka should have lifted the Glitterball, with Fleur and Vito close on their tails xx." Caldergen commented: "I think it is easy to forget that this is an entertainment show, not Strictly a competition.That is particularly true of the final where judges' scores play no part.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers said they spotted Gorka looking "fuming" when Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal scooped the glitter ball trophy on Saturday night, but now Gorka Marquez has broken his silence.

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas looked furious as she was heckled during last night's semi final. The head judge was giving her critique to presenter Helen Skelton's second dance when she was interrupted by an unnamed member of the audience.

Gemma Atkinson, 38, has shared her disappointment that her fiancé Gorka Márquez,  and partner Helen Skelton, 39, lost the Strictly Come Dancing final last night. When Helen described Gorka as a “credit to his family” ahead of the results being announced, eagle-eyed viewers spotted Gemma in tears as she watched on from the audience. In view of her 1.8 million Instagram followers, Gemma shared an update on how she and Gorka were feeling after the Strictly winners had been announced. Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal have become the latest stars to lift the glitterball trophy on the popular BBC show.As Gemma and Gorka walked home from the Strictly after party in some warm winter clothes, she said: “We’re here.

HAMZA Yassin sensationally lifted the glitterball trophy last night — but the real ­winner is Helen Skelton. She danced back to life from her marriage split heartache and is being lined up for new roles to become the BBC’s golden girl.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have been left raging that the show is a "fix" after Hamza Yassin was crowned winner. The wildlife cameraman took some viewers by surprise tonight as he was handed the Glitterball trophy, after he failed to impress the judges.

STRICTLY fans have spotted a pro dancer's 'angry face' after failing to win in the final - as Hamza Yassin triumphed. Saturday's final saw Hamza crowned king of the ballroom over Fleur East, Helen Skelton and Molly Rainford.

Dan Walker, 45, took part in Strictly Come Dancing last year and has made his opinions clear week in and week out on the 2022 series.The former BBC Breakfast presenter took to Twitter this evening to share that he believes Helen Skelton was the real winner of the show as she "danced through a whirlwind".Dan shared a picture of Helen alongside her Strictly partner Gorka Marquez in view of her 783,900 followers.He captioned the post: "Well done Hamza… Helen didn’t win but she has won."She danced through a whirlwind, never mentioned it and remained dignified throughout."Her mum, dad and kids must be so proud of her. Well done @HelenSkelton & @gorkamarquez1 #Strictly."Many social media users took to the comments to share their views on tonight's finale and the result of Hamza Yassin lifting the Glitterball.Stevecathutch said: "Hamza has been the most consistent, impressive week in week out."Helen, though, has grown and grown every week and was probably the best on the night so massive credit to her for finding herself and her confidence.

Strictly Come Dancing final alongside Countryfile's Helen Skelton, with the couple performing a total of three routines.The Strictly pro became emotional ahead of tonight's show after he was sent an adorable video of his three-year-old daughter wishing him luck.Gorka took to Instagram in view of his 733,000 Instagram followers to share a short video of his daughter Mia, whom he shares with Gemma Atkinson, sending her love.He also posted pictures of an adorable card she made for her dad prior to this evening's show.She said in the video: "I hope you win it tonight, Papa!"Mia then told her dad she loved him before saying goodbye, while walking away from the Christmas tree.The adorable handmade card read inside: "To Daddy, Good Luck in the finals!"You can do it! I love you! From, Mia."Gorka clearly became emotional as he captioned the heartwarming post: "My little princess, I LOVE YOU!"Many took to the comments to share their love for the sweet admission from Gorka's daughter ahead of tonight's finale.Magicroundabout57 said: "I will be voting for your Papa and Helen tonight Sweet Mia."Toffeegirl7 added: "What a credit Mia is to you and Gemma. An absolute sweetheart xx Good Luck xx."Millywarkup commented: "That’s so adorable.