Strictly Come Dancing 2022 winner revealed π
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Last updated 7th Aug 2023
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 saw 15 celebrities, including radio presenters, sports stars, actors, comedians and more battle for the Glitterball Trophy. Four celebrities reached the final and on Saturday 17th December Fleur East, Hamza Yassin, Helen Skelton and Molly Rainford took to the dance floor to try become the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 winner.
Who topped the judges leaderboard in the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 final?
Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke's scores didn't affect the result but was still great for the dancers' to hear feedback.
Fleur East and Vito Coppola: 40, 39, 40 = 119
Helen Skelton and Gorka MΓ‘rquez: 39, 37, 40 = 116
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu: 39, 37, 39 = 115
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal: 39, 34, 40 = 113
First on the dance floor was Hamza and Jowita with a salsa to 'Ecuador' by Sash! ft Rodriguez, with the uptempo routine featuring the same incredible lifts that viewers had seen when they first performed. It received the same score as last time, 39 - a fantastic start for the final!
Next up was Molly and Carlos with their quickstep to 'Love On Top' by BeyoncΓ©. The impressive routine featuring umbrella props and brightly coloured suits. Delighting audience and judges, the routine earned them 39 out of 40.
Fleur and Vito were certainly 'Hot Hot Hot' as they danced the samba to Arrow's hit song. They had incredible outfits, amazing energy and received a PERFECT score. The first 40 out of 40 for the final!
Helen and Gorka's jive had the presenter saying she felt 'grateful' for the chance to perform it again. Dancing a smart and synchronised dance to 'Tightrope' by Janelle MonΓ‘e, Helen equalled the same scores as Hamza and Molly, 39 out of 40.
Who scored the perfect score in the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 final?
Fleur East and Vito Coppola scored 40 for their Judges' Pick and Favourite Dance, Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal scored 40 for their Favourite Dance and Helen Skelton and Gorka MΓ‘rquez also scored 40 for their Favourite Dance.
Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2022?
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal were the Strictly Come Dancing winners 2022.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: The final dances
What did Fleur East and Vito Coppola dance to in the Strictly final?
Favourite Dance - Couple's Choice to 'Destiny's Child Megamix' by Destiny's Child
Judges' Pick - Samba to 'Hot, Hot, Hot' by Arrow
Showdance - 'Find Me' by Sigma ft Birdy
What did Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal dance to in the Strictly final?
Favourite Dance - Couple's Choice to 'Jerusalema - Remix' by Master KG ft Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode
Judges' Pick - Salsa to 'Ecuador' by Sash! ft Rodriguez
Showdance - 'Let's Face The Music And Dance' by Irving Berlin
What did Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu dance to in the Strictly final?
Favourite Dance - Rumba to 'All The Man That I Need' by Whitney Houston
Judges' Pick - Quickstep to 'Love On Top' by BeyoncΓ©
Showdance - 'Kiss/1999' by Prince
What did Helen Skelton and Gorka MΓ‘rquez dance to in the Strictly final?
Favourite Dance - Couples Choice to 'Mein Herr' by Liza Minnelli (Cabaret)
Judges' Pick - Jive to 'Tightrope' by Janelle MonΓ‘e
Showdance - 'Shine' by Emily SandΓ©
Scroll through to see all the previous winners of Strictly Come Dancing:
Series 1: Natasha Kaplinsky
BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky was the first celebrity to dance her way to victory in the summer of 2004 with professional dancer Brendan Cole.
Series 2: Jill Halfpenny
Also in 2004 (but this time in December) soap actress Jill Halfpenny also became a Strictly champion alongside her dance partner Darren Bennett. Their Jive was the first ever Strictly routine to score a full house of 40 points, so we're not surprised she went on to win!
Series 3: Darren Gough
English cricketer Darren Dough stole the glitterball trophy from the likes of Zoe Ball and chef James Martin, despite never reaching the top of the Strictly leaderboard with his dance partner, Lilia Kopylova. The pair also went on to win the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2005.
Series 4: Mark Ramprakash
You may remember England cricketer Mark Ramprakash was the first ever contestant to restart a routine on Strictly after his microphone got caught in his dance partner's dress. However despite the hiccup, they still received the highest score! He was the second cricketer to bowl through and take home the glitterball in 2006.
Series 5: Alesha Dixon
R&B singer Alesha Dixon lifted the glitterball in 2007 alongside her dance partner Matthew Cutler in what was a very close final, as she finished just two points ahead of actor Matt Di Angelo. Alesha returned to the show to sit on the Strictly judging panel from 2009 to 2011, before leaving to judge on Britain's Got Talent, America's Got Talent and then Australia's Got Talent.
Series 6: Tom Chambers
Holby City and Casualty actor Tom Chambers' Strictly win alongside Camilla Dallerup became somewhat controversial, as despite scoring the lowest of the three finalists the public still made him their winner.
Series 7: Chris Hollins
Ola Jordan helped breakfast presenter Chris Hollins dance his way to victory in 2009.
Series 8: Kara Tointon
It wasn't just the glitter ball that Eastenders actress Kara Tointon left with at the end of her time on Strictly, but a new love with her professional dance partner Artem Chigvintsev. The pair even celebrated their win with a kiss - how romantic! Sadly, Kara and Artem's Strictly romance didn't last and the couple decided to part ways in 2014.
Series 9: Harry Judd
McFly drummer Harry Judd stole the winning spot in series 9 with professional dancer Aliona Vilani, beating fellow finalists Chelsee Healey and Jason Donovan. Harry fought hard to take the winning spot and didn't top the leaderboard until week 7, but from then on he received high 30s throughout the rest of the competition.
Series 10: Louis Smith
Louis took home bronze and glitter in 2012 after his success at the 2012 Olympics and on the Strictly dance floor, with dance partner Flavia Cacace. In the final he danced against Denise Van Outen and Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh, receiving the lowest score from the judges. But it didn't matter, as the British public voted for him to be their winner.
Series 11: Abbey Clancy
Abbey Clancy and AljaΕΎ Skorjanec's routine regularly stole the show, so we weren't surprised when the pair were crowned the Strictly winners in 2013.
Series 12: Caroline Flack
Caroline Flack and partner Pasha Kovalev became the first and still are the only Strictly couple to receive 40 points for all three dances in the final. Caroline continued a successful TV career after the show, presenting on the X-Factor alongside Olly Murs and on ITV's Love Island. Sadly, Caroline took her own life in February 2020 and our thoughts are with all who knew her. Since Caroline's passing, her mum Christine has become an advocate for mental health.
Series 13: Jay McGuiness
Jay McGuiness was one of four members from boy band The Wanted and won with partner Aliona Vilan. The singer credited much of his success to his dance partner and on winning told her: "You deserve it so much, you really do."
Series 14: Ore Oduba
The TV and radio presenter was known for wearing his heart on his sleeve throughout the competition, regularly getting emotional throughout the series. But he shed tears of joy after beating Louise Redknapp and ex Hollyoaks star Danny Mac, which saw him take home the glitter trophy.
Series 15: Joe McFadden
Joe McFadden was the second Holby City actor to win Strictly with partner Katya Jones. He may not have been a natural dancer at the start, but he certainly came out on top beating Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson in the final.
Series 16: Stacey Dooley
The journalist and broadcaster beat show favourite, Joe Sugg, with her dance partner Kevin Clifton. The couple had clearly fallen for each other while on the show as shortly after it was announced they were a couple.
Series 17: Kelvin Fletcher
Despite entering as a replacement for reality TV star Jamie Laing who injured his foot, former Emmerdale actor Kelvin stole the show and came out on top with his dance partner Oti Mabuse.
Series 18: Bill Bailey
Bill blew everyone's socks off and became the oldest contestant in Strictly history to take home the glitterball trophy. It was a big moment for his partner Oti Mabuse too, as their victory marked her second win.
Series 19: Rose Ayling-Ellis
EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, who was the first ever deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, and her professional dancer Giovanni Pernice beat GBBO star John Whaite and Johannes Radebe for the Glitterball after a tense 2021 finale.
Series 20: Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin won the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing with his professional partner Jowita Przystal. A firm favourite due to his high energy, great enthusiasm and incredible lifts, he beat radio presenter and singer Fleur East, singer and actress Molly Rainford and TV presenter Helen Skelton to the Glitterball Trophy.
Series 21: Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
Former Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach was crowned the 2023 winner alongside her professional partner Vito Coppola. Ellie was in the final alongside Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier, and despite not topping the leaderboard during the final, the public voted for her to be crowned the 2023 winner of the Glitterball Trophy.
Series 22: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
Comedian Chris McCausland made Strictly history in 2024 when he become the first ever blind contestant to take part. Not only did he surpass all expectation, Chris and his partner Dianne Buswell went on to win the show, picking up the Glitterball Trophy.
Series 23: Karen Carney and Carlos Gu
Sports journalist and former professional footballer, Karen Carney and her professional dancer partner Carlos Gu lifted the 2025 Glitterball trophy. The pair performed a Showdance to 'Inner Smile' by Texas, Argentine Tango to 'Red Right Hand' by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and a Jive to 'One Way Or Another' by Blondie.
Who was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2022 each week?
Week One: No elimination
Week Two: Kaye Adams
Week Three: Richie Anderson
Week Four: Matt Goss
Week Five: Jayde Adams
Week Six: James Bye
Week Seven: Ellie Simmonds OBE
Week Eight: Tony Adams
Week Nine: Tyler West
Week 10: Ellie Taylor
Week 11: Kym Marsh
Week 12: Will Mellor
Week 13: No elimination and Hamza Yassin was the winner!