Elizabeth Hurley was at her best on Saturday evening as she made a surprise appearance during Strictly Come Dancing’s finale.
Adhering to the show’s sparkly theme, the actress, 55, stunned in a plunging blue dress by Philipp Plein as she stood in front of a shimmery wall for her brief video cameo, which saw her inform viewers about the voting rules.
In a bid to scoop the Glitterball Trophy, contestants Bill Bailey, HRVY, Jamie Laing and Maisie Smith performed three times to win viewers’ votes, the Judges Pick, their Showdance and their favourite dance of the series.
Radiant: Elizabeth Hurley was at her best on Saturday evening as she made a surprise appearance during Strictly Come Dancing’s finale
The Austin Powers star beamed as she addressed the nation, stating: ‘Hello Claudia [Winkleman], hello everyone!
‘Calls for the short number on mobile cost 15p, while calls for the long number cost 15p plus your network’s access charge and please ask the bill payers position.
‘You can also vote online for free at the website. The vote closes for later tonight, and we’ll be announcing your winner by the end of the show.
‘Please don’t try to vote if you’re watching on demand. Remember, our couples have still have one more dance to perform, so you may wish to wait. Very best of luck to you all!’
Commanding attention: Adhering to the show’s sparkly theme, the actress, 55, stunned in a plunging blue dress by Philipp Plein as she stood in front of a shimmery wall for her cameo
Impressed: The model’s proud son Damian, 18, took to Instagram to express his delight over her appearance as he wrote: ‘I have the world’s coolest Mum. Full stop’
The model’s proud son Damian, 18, took to Instagram to express his delight over her appearance as he wrote: ‘I have the world’s coolest Mum. Full stop.’ (sic).
During the show, finalist Bill and his professional partner Oti Mabuse earned the first perfect 30 of the night as the last episode brought the series to a close.
The comedian wowed the judges with the fiery dance to Queen’s The Show Must Go On, and later paid homage to the track after much of London and South East England was plunged into Tier 4 of COVID-19 restrictions.
HRVY and Janette Manrara started the show with their Jive to Faith by Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande, and earned universal praise from the panel, coming close to perfect score with 29 points out of 30.
Wow! In a bid to scoop the Glitterball Trophy, contestants Bill Bailey, HRVY (pictured with Janette Manrara), Jamie Laing and Maisie Smith performed three times
What a showman! Comedian Bill and Oti Mabuse delivered another performance of their energetic Quickstep to Talk To The Animals by Bobby Darin
Fire! Soap star Maisie and Gorka Marquez were the fourth couple to dance their Judges Choice, and took to the floor with their carnival-themed Samba to Conga by Gloria Estefan
Heroic! Made In Chelsea personality Jamie and Karen Hauer took to the floor to dance their Hercules-themed Charleston to the track Zero to Hero
Jamie and Karen Hauer then took to the floor to dance their Hercules-themed Charleston to the track Zero to Hero, and was also praised by the panel for his vast improvement, earning a score of 26 out of 30.
Maisie and Gorka Marquez were the fourth and final couple to dance their Judges Choice, and took to the floor with teir carnival-themed Samba to Samba (Conga) by Gloria Estefan.
This year’s Strictly had been thrown into doubt by restrictions introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrities were forced to move out of their homes to form ‘bubbles’ with their professional partners to ensure the show could go ahead.
Earlier in the evening, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that a third of England will be locked into a new system from midnight to help to combat the pandemic.
Unfortunate: Earlier in the evening, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that a third of England will be locked into Tier 4 from midnight to help to combat the pandemic