Strictly viewers in stitches as Tess introduces Kelvin Fletcher as ‘Kevin’

Viewers of the grand final of Strictly Come Dancing were in hysterics last night (December 14) when host Tess Daley mistakenly introduced eventual winner Kelvin Fletcher as ‘Kevin’.

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin, 35, strutted off with the Glitterball trophy after winning the audience vote.

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He beat out CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden, and EastEnders actress Emma Barton and her partner, Anton Du Beke.

Apart from all the spectacular dancing – and top marks from some of the judges – it was Tess’s faux pas that provoked hysterics from viewers.

This Showdance makes us wanna Shout! 🙌 What a marvellous mash-up of @kelvin_fletcher and @OtiMabuse's greatest hits. #StrictlyFinal pic.twitter.com/vSXDXN9d5a

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) December 14, 2019

Tess, 50, was introducing Kelvin and partner Oti Mabuse’s showdance when she made the slip-up.

“It’s taken months of training and months of endless support from Oti to make Kevin… Kelvin look as good as he does.”

It wasn’t long before viewers took to Twitter to point out the name boo-boo.

kevin?🙈 its KELVIN, tess😂 #StrictlyFinal

— kayla louise ◟̽◞̽ xox (@kayla_louise96) December 14, 2019

Kevin eh Tess?! #StrictlyFinal pic.twitter.com/mfpO5EARQv

— Hannah Baker (@HanBaker) December 14, 2019

Tess calling Kelvin 'Kevin' and Claudia forgetting the judges scores were due for Kelvin and Oti's Showdance. #StrictlyFinal pic.twitter.com/gR2g8MUlaf

— Susan Seddon (@SuzeTwelve) December 14, 2019

knew kevin would sneak his way into the final some how #StrictlyFinal

— bella (@diannesdevon) December 14, 2019

LOL Tess “ Kevin Kelvin “ #StrictlyFinal

— Sophia reid (@sophiareid69) December 14, 2019

One viewer wrote: “LOL Tess – “Kevin Kelvin”

“Kevin?” another commented. “It’s Kelvin!”

Humbled
Elated
Honoured

Thank you for your votes 👍
Thank you to my family ❤️
Thank you to @OtiMabuse

And a massive thank you to #Strictly for the opportunity 🏆

Team #Floti 💃🕺did it! 😀#StrictlyFinal WINNERS 2019 🎉 pic.twitter.com/qdZc6Egq79

— Kelvin Fletcher (@kelvin_fletcher) December 14, 2019

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After his victory, Kelvin took to Twitter himself to thank fans and fellow dancers.

“Thank you to Emma and Karim, Anton and Amy, all the pros and celebrities, the judges, all the production team, and thank you to everybody at home, I feel so proud to be part of this, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

He said in a Tweet that he was “elated”.