For just £25 enjoy a tasting trio and learn from a Laithwaite's wine expert! This year’s final saw Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse triumph over fellow finalists Emma Barton and … Fletcher and Mabuse were the third to dance on the night, and they were given 39 points from the judges when they repeated their rumba to Ain't No Sunshine. Strictly Come Dancing 2019 winner Kelvin Fletcher has lifted the lid on his winning title, referring to himself as the ‘underdog’ of the series Saturday 14 December 2019, 9:37pm Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has won Strictly Come Dancing 2019 with his dance partner Oti Mabuse. Strictly Come Dancing named its 2019 winners on Saturday night as Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse picked up the Glitterball trophy. Here’s everything you need to know about our new Strictly star…. Already have an account with us? He won a British Soap Award in 1999 for Best Dramatic Performance, as well as being nominated for Best Actor in the same year. Fletcher debuted in Emmerdale in 1996, when his character arrived as Andy Hopwood, but was adopted by Jack and Sarah Sugden and became a permanent part of the Sugden family. While he had small parts as a child actor in Cracker and Heartbeat, Fletcher became a mainstay on our screens when he joined the Yorkshire-based soap in 1996, playing Andy for 20 years before quitting in 2016. Strictly Come Dancing 2019 winner who replaced Jamie Laing, Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing forced to withdraw, Strictly Come Dancing 2019 confirmed contestants – finalists and eliminated contestants, Strictly’s Motsi Mabuse laughs off Louie Spence’s allegation that she was hired because of her race, Len Goodman says BBC should create Strictly "off shoot" for same-sex couples. Get your gears turning with hundreds of puzzles, with new ones added each week - and enjoy a seven day free trial! Well-known storylines over the years have included Sugden setting fire to the farm's barn, as well as a domestic abuse storyline and a plot which saw his brother shot. Strictly Come Dancing 2019 winner Kelvin Fletcher announced on a night of tears Kelvin Fletcher, Karim Zeroul and Emma Barton had only three points between them in … Mabuse, through tears, said: "I've been on this show for five years and I have never ever met any celeb who gives his heart, his soul... "If something is not working we stay in training and rehearse, not because he wanted to win but because he genuinely, genuinely loves dancing, and for me that is the best gift and the best ending to my year, so thank you. I just want to give a big congratulations and shout out to Kelvin Fletcher, who is taking my place on Strictly this year,” he said. Absolutely BUZZING! Kelvin and Oti danced their way to victory and won the 2019 Glitterball trophy! The Oldham-born actor's on-screen career began at the age of 12, when he was cast in Emmerdale as tearaway teen Andy Hopwood. “Buddy, thank you for your message. Luckily, Strictly had a back-up plan, with Kelvin Fletcher waiting in the wings to replace the injured reality star – and luckily, he’s really rather good…. It’s been the most surreal week of my life! a. moment. Kelvin Fletcher “only had one hour to decide” whether he wanted to do Strictly Come Dancing “Happy Sunday everyone. STRICTLY Come Dancing contestant Kelvin Fletcher turned up the heat with a sizzling samba in the opening show – yet his secret dance past has now come … Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse WIN Strictly Come Dancing 2019 final 11 Kelvin and Oti were the third to dance on the night, and were given 39 points from the … STRICTLY COME DANCING 2019 kicked off with a bang last night, as the couples took to the stage for the first time in the series, and when newcomer Kelvin Fletcher arrived, he blew the … You're now subscribed to our newsletter. Host Claudia Winkleman had reminded viewers earlier in the episode that the judges' scores were for guidance only, as only the public vote counted in the final. Sign up to receive television and entertainment email newsletters from our award-winning editorial team. Kelvin stormed to victory on Strictly Come Dancing … You can unsubscribe at any time. The final leaderboard saw Zeroual at the top with a combined 119 points from the judges, with Fletcher in second place with 118 and Barton in third with 116. Fletcher found himself having to hot foot it to the dancefloor after Jamie Laing was forced to pull out. He added, to Mabuse: "Thank you for the most amazing experience of my life. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returned as hosts, while Zoe Ball returned to host Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two alongside new addition Rylan Clark-Neal.. Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli returned to the judging panel. Oti and Kevin pose with the Glitterball trophy Credit: PA T ears were shed, confetti swirled, and the Glitterball trophy twinkled like a giant Christmas bauble … Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse will dance the Rumba from week four to Ain’t No … It's the end of a 13 week journey and the votes have been counted and you have crowned your winner and I can reveal winning Strictly Come Dancing 2019 is..... Kelvin and Oti! December 14, 2019 - 21:10 GMT Aisha Nozari Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2019 after … Ed Balls and Katya Jones dancing to Gangnam Style (Guy Levy/BBC) Professional dancer Oti Mabuse, who won the 2020 series of the show with comedian Bill Bailey, had two sambas in the top five, with her routine with 2019 winner Kelvin Fletcher to La Vida Es Un Carnaval taking third place and her performance to Magalenha with Danny Mac in 2016 coming in second. While Laing has admitted he was “devastated” about having to quit the show, he has sent Fletcher a heart-warming message wishing him luck. Kelvin Warren Fletcher (born 17 January 1984) is an English actor and racing driver, best known for playing Andy Sugden in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 1996 until 2016. Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse have won Strictly Come Dancing 2019.. "Thank you to Emma and Karim, Anton and Amy, and all the pros and all the celebs, the judges, everybody at home who has supported me, I feel so proud to be part of this, so thank you.". I can’t imagine going through all this excitement and then having to pull out. After winning the dancing competition, Mr Fletcher said he was absolutely speechless.