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Aston Merrygold finally wins Strictly Come Dancing

Fans were thrilled

Aston Merrygold has won Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special.

The former JLS star and his professional partner Janette Manrara were crowned champions after wowing the judges with their jive to What Christmas Means To Me by CeeLo Green.

Aston beat fellow celebrities Anita Rani, Ann Widdecombe, Caroline Flack, Jake Wood and Michael Vaughan to take the Silver Star Trophy.

Janette and Aston performed a winning Jive (Credit: BBC)

The singer was the sixth celebrity to exit last year’s series and many viewers thought he should have gone further.

“Honestly, just thank you,” he said after winning the Christmas episode.

“I’ve had the best, best time from the series to the Christmas special, even to just meeting new friends.

Aston was over the moon (Credit: BBC)

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“The judges, you guys, thank you so much for your comments, everyone in here just thank you, and this woman right here (Janette).”

His fans were thrilled for him, particularly as many felt he was booted out ahead of his time…

The festive special opened with a group performance featuring the BBC show’s professional dancers and judge Darcey Bussell.

The judges were a pantomime (Credit: BBC)

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Each couple then took to the dance floor for their own special routine, each telling a different fairy tale.

The show included a musical performance from The Kingdom Choir with a dance performance from Johannes Radebe and Amy Dowden.

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special is available on BBC One iPlayer.

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Kaggie Hyland
Editor-in-Chief