Stacey Dooley: Kevin Clifton whispers adorable message to Strictly star - what did he say?
STACEY DOOLEY is hoping to take home the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 trophy this evening. In a bid to win over the public the pair will perform three times and their first routine saw Stacey and her professional partner Kevin Clifton dance the Foxtrot.
Strictly: Kevin Clifton whispers in Stacey Dooley's ear
The Strictly Come Dancing judges chose to ask Stacey Dooley and Kevin to perform the Foxtrot once more for the final.
The pair thrilled the judges with their routine and the end of their performance saw Kevin whisper a sweet message to his partner.
As Stacey dropped back in his arms for a dramatic finish, he told her she’d done a wonderful job.
But what did he whisper to Stacey?
As the professional hugged his celebrity partner, he said: “That was beautiful.
“I’m so proud of you. Well done.”
Stacey replied: “I don’t know how it went.”
Fortunately for the pair, it went extremely well as the judges heaped praise on the duo.
Craig Revel Horwood commented: “I thought it was absolutely gorgeous.
“Fantastic, you’ve been working hard, I can really see that.”
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I’m so proud of you. Well done
Darcey Bussell added: “Yes, the difference in the top line, I can see strength and centre.
“It was elegant. Perfect, absolutely perfect.”
Meanwhile head judge, Shirley Ballas told the star: “This journey for you on Strictly has not been a walk in the park.
“What’s so impressive is you have collated everything together.”
She later added: “Your musicality is second to none.
“What a magnificent journey for you.”
Stacey is the bookies favourite to win tonight with her odds cut to just 8/15.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “It would be a huge surprise to see anyone other than Stacey win this weekend.
“She's been on the biggest Strictly journey and, despite being an incredible dancer.
“It means someone like Ashley is really going to struggle to topple her."