Pooch Perfect winner: Who won Pooch Perfect?
POOCH PERFECT on BBC One has revealed its winner after 8 weeks of searching for Britain's best dog groomer. So who won Pooch Perfect?
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Who won Pooch Perfect?
After an intense finale with some spectacular grooms, only one contestant could take home the winning title of Pooch Perfect.
Kelly D has been crowned the winner of the first season of Pooch Perfect on BBC One.
In the final, Kelly groomed a continental clip on a standard poodle for the first time ever during the breed standard challenge.
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Speaking after her win, Kelly said: "Winning Pooch Perfect feels surreal and so incredible! To be able to inspire others in the industry and show that your dreams can become a reality feels amazing.
"I put my heart and soul into every challenge and I was so happy that I stepped out of my comfort zone and I still managed to showcase my years of grooming skills and knowledge within the industry.
"Every episode I participated in I won Best In Show, which was definitely a highlight for me.
"My business and the welfare of my clients will always be paramount to me and my teaching and grooming will continue to be of the highest standards.
Host Sheridan Smith said: "I am so pleased for Kelly, she has been a joy to watch over the past few weeks, and truly deserved to win.
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Judge, Colin Taylor said: "Kelly won Best In Show more than any other groomer throughout this competition, this is the consistency we need in the nation’s best dog groomer. Congratulations!"
Fellow judge, Verity Hardcastle added: "Everything we threw at Kelly she executed with such enthusiasm, a well-deserved winner!"
Fans have been sharing their thoughts online about the winner of Pooch Perfect.
One fan tweeted: "Congratulations Kelly u made me shed a tear too. X"
A second fan added: "My favourite. So happy for Kelly xx"
A third fan commented: "Honestly thoroughly enjoyed pooch perfect. Could not have picked a winner out of those three - they were all amazing"
Pooch Perfect is streaming on the BBC iPlayer now