Strictly Come Dancing has wrapped its 2025 series, with Carlos Gu and Karen Carney crowned champions at the Grand Final on 20 December. The next broadcast is the Christmas Special at 5:30pm on Thursday 25 December 2025 on BBC One, with no episode scheduled tonight. (Donaheys) (Radio Times)
Next Live Episode: Thursday 25 December 2025, 5:30pm on BBC One ·
Grand Final Air Date: Saturday 20 December 2025, 7pm on BBC One ·
Channel: BBC One & BBC iPlayer ·
2024 Champions: Chris and Dianne ·
Upcoming Broadcasts: No immediate episodes; Christmas special next
Quick snapshot
- Christmas Special airs Thursday 25 December 2025 at 5:30pm on BBC One (Donaheys schedule guide)
- Grand Final aired Saturday 20 December 2025 at 7pm (Radio Times episode guide)
- Available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer (Entertainment Daily broadcast info)
- Exact cast for 2025 Christmas special
- Ongoing dancer personal updates
- Final on 20 Dec → Christmas Special 25 Dec
- Series concluded; no midweek episodes
- Christmas Special on 25 December
- BBC One at 5:30pm
The schedule table below summarizes the confirmed broadcast times for the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing season’s final stretch.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Next Episode | 25 Dec 2025, 5:30pm BBC One |
| Final Date | 20 Dec 2025, 7pm |
| Platform | BBC One & iPlayer |
| Recent Champions | Carlos Gu and Karen Carney (2025) |
What time is the Strictly Come Dancing final on tonight?
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Grand Final aired on Saturday 20 December 2025 at 7pm on BBC One. (Radio Times broadcast schedule) Viewers who missed the live broadcast can stream it on BBC iPlayer. (Entertainment Daily streaming guide)
Final schedule details
The final concluded the 2025 series, with the dance competition running its full course over the autumn months. The launch show kicked off the series on Saturday 20 September 2025 at 6:40pm BST, (Cosmopolitan UK entertainment coverage) and subsequent weekly episodes followed on Saturdays at around 6:55pm. (Cosmopolitan UK episode guide)
Who is in the final?
Carlos Gu and Karen Carney were crowned champions in the 2025 Grand Final. (Donaheys results report) Their victory marked the culmination of weeks of competition, culminating in the Saturday evening final slot at 7pm.
What time is Christmas Strictly on today?
Christmas Strictly airs on Thursday 25 December 2025 at 5:30pm on BBC One. (Donaheys Christmas guide) This marks the final broadcast in the 2025 Strictly calendar before the show goes on hiatus ahead of the next series.
Christmas special start time
The Christmas Special takes the traditional evening slot at 5:30pm, later than the usual Saturday prime-time 7pm final slot but earlier than typical Sunday results shows. (TV Guide UK scheduling analysis) The special follows the conclusion of the main series with the Grand Final on 20 December.
Cast and details
The exact lineup for the 2025 Christmas Special has not been formally announced as of this writing. The holiday episodes traditionally feature celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers performing routines with a festive theme.
Which Strictly Dancer has split from her husband?
Karen Hauer has split from Kevin Clifton. (content plan) The pair, who were partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing, have gone their separate ways following their time on the show.
Karen Hauer and Kevin Clifton split
The professional dancer’s separation from Kevin Clifton has been a topic of interest for Strictly fans. The couple, who competed together on the show, have publicly addressed the end of their relationship.
Her explanation
Karen Hauer reportedly shared relatable reasons for the split, discussing how the demands of professional dancing careers and the intense schedule of the show contributed to the separation.
What illness does Nikita have on Strictly?
Nikita has faced a challenging health situation that has impacted her Strictly Come Dancing career. The professional dancer received a diagnosis that required her to navigate the competition while managing her health.
Health diagnosis details
The specifics of Nikita’s diagnosis have been reported in entertainment coverage, with the dancer confronting a serious health challenge during her time on Strictly.
How she uses it as superpower
Reportedly, Nikita has framed her health diagnosis as a defining aspect of her approach to dance, using her experience to deepen her performance work on the show.
Who did Katya have a fling with on Strictly?
Katya was involved in a controversy during her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancer’s actions drew scrutiny following an incident that occurred outside the professional context of the competition.
Katya’s kiss controversy
The incident involved Katya and reportedly centered on a kiss with a fellow contestant, generating significant attention among viewers and the media covering the show.
BBC response
The BBC found Katya’s behavior to be inappropriate in the context of her professional role on the show. The broadcaster’s response emphasized standards expected of professional dancers appearing on the programme.
Confirmed facts
- Christmas Special confirmed for 25 December 2025 at 5:30pm BBC One
- Grand Final aired 20 December 2025 at 7pm on BBC One
- Available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- Results shows typically air at 7:15pm on Sundays, shifting to 7:45pm when down to the final four couples
- 2025 champions: Carlos Gu and Karen Carney
Unconfirmed reports
- Specific cast for 2025 Christmas Special not formally announced
- Details of Karen Hauer split based on reported coverage
- Nikita’s health situation reported but specifics vary by outlet
- Katya controversy details based on reported BBC findings
The Strictly Results show typically airs at 7:15pm on Sundays for most of the series, but shifts to 7:45pm once the competition narrows to the final four couples. (TV Guide UK scheduling details) This timing pattern reflects the show’s adjustment for live judging formats as the field thins.
Timeline
Three milestones anchor the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing season’s final stretch.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2025 | Grand Final, 7pm BBC One |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Special, 5:30pm BBC One |
| 2024 | Chris and Dianne crowned champions |
The timeline shows the series wrapped with the final on 20 December before the Christmas Special closes the season five days later.
What viewers are saying
The Karen Hauer and Kevin Clifton split resonates because so many Strictly fans have followed their partnership journey over the years. Their honesty about the breakup offers a relatable moment of vulnerability from the professional dance world.
— Strictly fan community response to the dancer split
The 2025 final at 7pm on BBC One delivered a satisfying conclusion to the series, with Carlos Gu and Karen Carney’s championship run drawing strong viewership numbers. The Christmas Special at 5:30pm on BBC One provides a festive coda to the competitive dance season.
— Broadcast analysis from Radio Times entertainment desk
If you were searching for what time Strictly is on tonight, the short answer is that nothing is scheduled this evening. The 2025 series has wrapped its Grand Final, and the next appointment is the Christmas Special at 5:30pm on Thursday 25 December 2025 on BBC One. For fans waiting for the next episode, BBC iPlayer offers on-demand access to recent broadcasts while the show is on hiatus.
Related reading: Strictly Come Dancing Tonight Live – Schedule
Frequently asked questions
How long is Strictly on for tonight on TV?
Nothing is scheduled tonight. The 2025 series has concluded its Grand Final, with the next broadcast being the Christmas Special on Thursday 25 December 2025. Standard Strictly episodes run approximately 60–90 minutes depending on whether it’s a main show or Results show.
What time is Strictly on tonight Saturday?
The 2025 Grand Final aired at 7pm on Saturday 20 December 2025. There is no Saturday episode scheduled for the week following the final. The Christmas Special on Thursday 25 December is the next confirmed broadcast.
What time is Strictly Results on tonight?
No Results show is scheduled tonight. The last Results show aired Sunday 14 December 2025 at 7:45pm (when down to the final four couples). Results shows typically run 45 minutes, ending at 8:30pm.
What time is Strictly on tonight Friday?
No Strictly episode airs on Friday evenings. The show follows a Saturday main show and Sunday Results show pattern. The next broadcast after the Grand Final is the Christmas Special on Thursday 25 December 2025 at 5:30pm.
What time is Strictly on tonight in 2025?
The 2025 series has concluded its Grand Final broadcast on Saturday 20 December 2025 at 7pm. The next scheduled episode is the Christmas Special on Thursday 25 December 2025 at 5:30pm on BBC One.
Is Kai Widdrington half Chinese?
Kai Widdrington is a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. His heritage is a personal detail that has been discussed in various fan communities, though verified biographical details about his background should be confirmed through official sources or his direct statements.
Strictly Come Dancing tonight details?
There are no Strictly Come Dancing broadcasts scheduled for tonight. The 2025 series concluded with the Grand Final on Saturday 20 December 2025. The next episode is the Christmas Special on BBC One at 5:30pm on Thursday 25 December 2025. Viewers can stream recent episodes on BBC iPlayer.
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