Strictly Come Dancing 2009 **could contain Spoiler***

[Dazzle]

I'm glad Ricky's got some other supporters here

[tammyy2j]

Chris and Ola to win

[Perdita]

Dancing With The Stars professional Derek Hough has been tipped to join the Strictly Come Dancing team in 2010.

According to the Daily Mail, the 24-year-old Utah-born dancer visited the UK to watch the show being filmed and is currently in talks about being added to the professional roster on the BBC One show.

Hough previously starred as a judge on Bruno Tonioli and Arlene Phillips's 2007 BBC series DanceX.

He has appeared on four series of Dancing With The Stars, performing with celebrities including Jennie Garth, Shannon Elizabeth, Brooke Burke and Lil' Kim. In series nine he partnered model Joanna Krupa and reached the semi-final stage.

The Strictly final airs on Saturday at 6.35pm on ITV1.


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[Abbie]

I'm glad Ricky's got some other supporters here

I will be voting for him loads

[Dazzle]

Hooray , me too!

[Perdita]

Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan have been crowned the 2009 series champions of Strictly Come Dancing.

The BBC Breakfast reporter and his professional partner beat Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe in tonight's live final on BBC One.

Whittle and Lowe scored more points from the judges across the evening, totalling 190 to Hollins and Jordan's 186, but they lost out in the public vote.

Hollins's performances included a foxtrot, a head-to-head Lindy hop, a show dance and a Charleston, which the journalist scored full marks for. Darcey Bussell claimed that Hollins and Jordan were "perfectly in tune" for the dance.

Whittle and Lowe danced a quickstep and a cha cha cha along with the Lindy hop and show dance. The pairing received full marks for the quickstep, which Alesha Dixon said was "one of the greatest dances in Strictly history". Head judge Len Goodman told the Hollyoaks actor after his show dance that no matter what happened, he was "the best dancer in the competition".

Speaking after the results were announced, Hollins said: "Thank you to [Ricky and Natalie]. You have made it a wonderful final. Thanks to all our family and friends and our loved ones for helping us find time to train. And thanks to all the professionals, who were so generous with their time, they are brilliant."

He added: "Thank you Ola-chops for believing in me. You are such a lovely little girl."

Entertainment during the evening came from host Bruce Forsyth and Dixon singing a duet, a performance from professionals Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff, and a group dance featuring 2008 finalists Lisa Snowdon and Rachel Stevens.

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[Trinity]

I am glad that Chris won. It isn't just a dance contest in the same way that the x factor is not just a signing contest. Personality counts for a lot.

I see Chris as this seasons John Sergant - only this time he can dance!

[lizann]

Well done Team Cola

[Dazzle]

Well done Chris and Ola! They were deserving winners despite the fact that I supported Ricky throughout. Although I previously complained that Chris couldn't dance, he really upped his game last night and proved once and for all that he can dance. The great thing about his Charleston and show dance was that they were fun as well as well-danced.

At least Ricky can go away knowing that Len said he was the best dancer.

[Katy]

I thought it was a great final, so glad Chris and Ola won.