'I'm a Strictly Come Dancing fan and I know who is going to win the 2024 series'

Tess and Claudia have led the show wonderfully again this year (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing is drawing to a close after an exhilarating 13 weeks!

Only four couples remain in the competition, including Miranda star Sarah Hadland, comedian Chris McCausland, JLS singer JB Gill and Love Island's Tasha Ghouri. All are battling it out to win the show and lift the coveted Glitterbally Trophy.

Before one of them can claim victory, each will need to perform three more dances to demonstrate why they deserve the trophy. One dance will be their own choice, another will be selected by the judges, and the final one will be a Showdance.

As a dedicated Strictly fan, I have my own prediction about who will take home the crown! There has been one standout performer since the series began, and I am confident that they will be the one lifting the Strictly crown tonight!

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Strictly's judges have had their say - now it's down to the public! (Image: PA)

Each finalist has brought a unique element to the show. Chris McCausland has shown that anything is possible; he is an incredible man and Dianne Buswell, an exceptional teacher. If my favourite doesn't win, I believe Chris should take home the prize!

Sarah Hadland moved me as she spoke about the significance of her Couple's Choice routine. Despite my initial doubts about her longevity in the competition, she has consistently impressed week after week and undoubtedly deserves her place.

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Naturally, Tasha is a strong contender for the final. She's an exceptional dancer and despite her extensive experience, I don't believe she has an unfair advantage in the competition - if there was any, it's certainly levelled out now. Yes, she has a wealth of dance experience, but she isn't trained in Ballroom or Latin, which are the core elements of the show.

However, if you were to ask me for a prediction, I'd say JB is the likely winner this year. He has consistently topped the leaderboard week after week, even amidst one of the most tumultuous journeys on the show when his professional partner, Amy Dowden, had to withdraw due to injury. Lauren Oakley stepped in as her replacement and his dance scores have only continued to soar, demonstrating his undeniable talent.

This is JB and Lauren's competition to lose! (Image: BBC/Guy Levy)

I doubt any other remaining celebrities would have adapted to such a change so seamlessly - and flourished like he has. He has consistently received high scores from the judges - even from Craig Revel Horwood who is notoriously hard to impress!

Over the past 13 weeks, JB has averaged a score of 34 out of 40, only being surpassed by Tasha and Alijaz. However, with two dance-offs under their belt, I don't see them clinching the win.

So, if I were to place a bet, I'd say JB will be lifting that Glitterball Trophy tonight.

(And if you're reading this after 8.35pm on Saturday evening - I hope I'm right!)

*Strictly Come Dancing: The Final airs this evening on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 6pm.

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