Chris and Dianne are crying in each other's arms after finishing their moving last dance - a performance that brought tears to some eyes in the Strictly ballroom - and here in the newsroom.

"You are just a role model for each and every one of us," Motsi tells Chris.

"I have to give this young lady a cuddle," Shirley says, before getting up from her chair to hug Dianne.

"You have found every step that is possible for him to do, and that takes a very very special person," Shirley tells Dianne, referring to Chris being the show's first blind contestant.

"Chris, you said you wanted to change people's attitudes," Anton says. "I think you'll change people's lives."

As Chris McCausland finishes his emotional Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone, and his final dance of the competition, we can bring you this story you may have missed.

Visually-impaired students at Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland's former college say his success in the competition is "inspirational" and has crushed stereotypes about what they can achieve.

The comedian studied at the Royal National College for the Blind in the 1990s, after being born with the hereditary eye condition retinitis pigmentosa.

Teenagers at the college in Hereford have been enjoying dance lessons, where, like Chris's partner Dianne Buswell, their teacher gives extra verbal descriptions for each movement to aid their learning.

"I really enjoy it - it’s really liberating. It just gives me a sense of freedom," says Amy Griffin, 18.

Time for Chris and Dianne’s Waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers.

It was emotional dance for the Liverpudlian in week five, scoring 35 - one of his highest scores to date.

A poignant performance from Tasha and equally poignant words from the judges - here are the scores.

Craig: 10

Motsi: 10

Shirley: 10

Anton: 10

Combined with her other two performances tonight, Tasha has received a total of 119 points from the judges tonight - putting her on a tie with JB. She went on to thank Aljaž for giving her her spark back.

That was clearly an emotional last dance for Tasha and Aljaž. The pair wiped away tears while waiting for the judges scores.

Craig Revel Horwood called it "Fab-u-lous" while Shirley Ballas called Tasha "very special".

Anton Du Beke says it's a shame the show has to come to an end, calling it a "wonderful journey" watching Tasha dance.

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BBC News Culture reporter

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Tasha Ghouri may be in the final, but earlier this series she opened up about some of the online hate she has previously received due to her disability.

In November, she was in tears on the show as she told viewers about trolls who made videos about the way she speaks.

Ghouri - who was born deaf and uses a cochlear implant - revealed that after her stint on dating show Love Island in 2022, she received an onslaught of cruel comments, leaving her feeling like she had let down "the whole deaf community".

But she insisted she would not let the trolls win: "I'm going to use my platform and educate people," she said.

Today, Ghouri has more than 2.2 million followers across her social media platforms - and now she’s a Strictly finalist.

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In week ten, the pair got the perfect score for this American Smooth to Lewis Capaldi’s Someone You Loved.

But can they do it again? Let’s see.

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BBC News Culture reporter

As one part of a highly successful band, JLS singer JB Gill came into the show with some previous dance experience.

And, despite changing partners, Gill has consistently scored highly in the leader board and goes into the final in the top slot.

But he said he was still challenged every week and learnt new things.

"You have good weeks and you have bad weeks," he said at a finalists’ news conference.

"Yes the steps are one thing, but actually it's about feeling it and enjoying it.”

Gill said it had been an "honour" to be partnered with Amy Dowden, who pulled out of the contest with a foot injury, but was also full of praise for his new dancer partner Lauren Oakley.

"It's an incredible feeling," Gill said. "To make it here, to be here, alongside Lauren, is amazing."

The pair will perform routines including a Show Dance to a Motown Medley and a Viennese Waltz to Let's Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins.

JB has performed his last dance of the night - and the scores are in.

Craig: 10

Motsi: 10

Shirley: 10

Anton: 10

JB has received his second 40 of the night, giving him a total score of 119 out of a possible 120.

He adds that winning would be the a "badge of honour".

What an upbeat, fun performance from JB in his third performance tonight - but what did the judges think?

"Your timing was off the chart... there wasn't a part of your body that didn't scream: 'Samba'," judge Shirley says.

"That was one of the best samba's I've ever seen," she adds.

"A Samba-sensation, darling," judge Craig says.

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On the dancefloor now, it is JB and Lauren dancing their Samba to Sérgio Mendes’ Mais Que Nada.

They scored 37 for this in week eight, tying in top place with fellow finalist Tasha Ghouri and partner Aljaž Škorjanec.

The four finalists have all performed their second dances for this evening.

Here's a summary of how they're doing:

JB has received 39 points this round from the judges, bringing his total score to 79 out of 80 possible points so far.

For Tasha performing a Show Dance to Benny Goodman's Sing, Sing, Sing, she received a score of 39 as well, putting her also on 79 total points.

Following his fun, upbeat performance, Chris received 38 points for his dance, bringing his total score to 76 out of 80.

Sarah received 39 points again in the second round and now has a total score of 78 so far.

Stick with us as Strictly has much more dancing in store for us tonight.

After a roaring cheer and round of applause from the audience following a high energy Show Dance, the scores for Sarah's Show Dance are in.

And this time around, there hasn't been a wardrobe malfunction for professional dancer Vito.

Craig: 9

Motsi: 10

Shirley: 10

Anton: 10

After receiving the score of 39/40, Sarah gets emotional and thanks everyone for "letting me do this".

Motsi Mabuse says she's "absolutely speechless" after Sarah's performance, saying it will "remain iconic forever". She thanks her partner Vito for pushing her throughout the series.

Anton Du Beke called it a "showstopper" while Craig says he doesn't think she sank into the 50s jazz style.

Shirley Ballas tells the pair: "You've given us so much joy".

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Sarah and last year's professional champion Vito are now taking to the dancefloor, they are dancing to Cabaret by Metropole Orkest.

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Miranda actress Sarah Hadland and her partner Vito Copolla can often be found near the top of the leader board, but are yet to clinch the perfect score.

They were incredibly close dancing their Couple's Choice to Kylie Minogue’s Padam Padam at Blackpool, scoring 39.

After the dance, head judge Shirley Ballas told Hadland: “You represent all women in what you can achieve if you believe.”

She’s scored two 38s, one for her Charleston and the other for her Argentine Tango.

Meanwhile. her cat Percy has been supporting her all the way, donning versions of the pair’s outfits each week.

Scores for Chris' Show Dance are in.

Craig: 8

Motsi: 10

Shirley: 10

Anton: 10

Cheers from the audience could be heard throughout Chris and Dianne's performance - but did the judges feel the same?

"You've broken new ground in this ballroom," judge Shirley says about Chris's time on Strictly, adding that her and fellow judge Motsi are "crying" following his performance.

"You are extraordinary," judge Anton tells Chris.

"Are you the best dancer we've ever had on strictly come dancing? Probably not. Are you the most extraordinary person we've ever had? Absolutely."

Noor Nanji
BBC News Culture reporter

As we reported a little earlier, Tasha was given a surprise after receiving perfect scores. That was one of the most memorable moments of the show so far.

Tasha told Claudia how much she missed her brother, who couldn’t be here tonight as – she thought – he was in Australia.

“He wanted to watch you dance live,” Claudia told her.

Tasha looked absolutely shocked as her brother emerged from behind the crowd.

“Can’t describe it,” her brother said, as they hugged. “Follow your dreams. You’re so special.”

Awww!

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Comedian Chris McCausland is the competition's first blind contestant.

Before Strictly, he insisted he "can't dance", saying: "If anybody out there is thinking 'how the hell is he going to do that?' then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing."

By week nine, Chris - alongside Dianne Buswell - was scoring 10s for his American Smooth.

The week before, the pair performed a dance imitating McCausland’s experience with blindness. Judge Craig Revel Horwood described the "poignant blackout moment" as "absolutely spectacular".

He’s the lowest scoring of the remaining couples - but has repeatedly won the judge’s hearts.