Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly has been flooded with support as she reflected on the latest season.
The present fronted the BBC contest alongside Claudia Winkleman once again this year. The race for the glitterball reached its conclusion on Saturday as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola lifted the trophy.
Tess took to Instagram last night to share her thoughts on the 2023 edition of the popular programme. She shared an unseen moment between the six finalists as they emotionally embraced before the final announcement.
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She said: "And it’s over for another year! Congratulations to this year's @bbcstrictly winners @ellielouiseleach & @vitocoppola our wonderful finalists @bobbybrazier & @diannebuswell and @laytonwilliams & @nikita_kuzmin and ALL of our brilliant couples for making this a wonderful series the standard of dancing was just incredible; so many records were broken; so many amazing stories told and great friendships made.
"A big thanks to all of our crew who work so hard to make the show something to look forward to every year! And thanks so much to you at home for watching.
"Love the second pic of our 3 couples having a group hug before we announced the winner, making lifelong memories."
Celebrity fans and followers took to the comments to share messages of support after the update.
Vito Coppola responded with a series of heart emojis. Jayne said: "Absolutely fantastic series and final. Highlight of my year. Very sad now it's finished, but Christmas special to look forward to."
Kerry posted: "Fabulous series this year – so sad it’s all over as been such fun in the run up to Christmas!"
Sonia commented: "Fantastic series. One of the best ever. Congratulations to everyone. Gutted it’s over for another year."
Josie added: "It was outstanding I think one of my favourites ever. This show never ever disappoints. Love you all and will miss seeing you all so much. Happy Christmas"
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