Hamza Yassin and dance partner Jowita Przystał win Strictly

17 December 2022, 21:46 | Updated: 17 December 2022, 21:58

Hamza embraced Jowata after the result was announced
Hamza embraced Jowata after the result was announced. Picture: BBC

By Adam Solomons

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał have won this year's Strictly Come Dancing crown.

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He beat rivals Molly Rainford, Fleur East and Helen Skelton to the glitterball trophy.

They performed a salsa to Ecuador by Sash! featuring Rodriguez, a couple's choice to Jerusalema by Master KG and a show dance to Let's Face The Music And Dance by Irving Berlin.

The host of Animal Park, Let's Go For A Walk and Countryfile never had dance lessons before taking part in the contest.

But he soon became the bookies' favourite, overtaking Molly Rainford.

Hamza and Jowita pose for a promotional snap
Hamza and Jowita pose for a promotional snap. Picture: BBC

BBC presenter Hamza tweeted in the run-up to the final: "Thank you to everyone who voted for Jowita and I, we are very grateful.

"This has been an extraordinary journey so far, and I hope you all enjoying watching the final.

"Lots of love Hamza and Jowita. X"

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