Bill Bailey emotional as he is crowned Strictly Come Dancing winner

Sat, 19 Dec, 2020 - 22:19

Sherna Noah, PA Senior Entertainment Correspondent

Bill Bailey described his win as “surreal” after becoming the oldest Strictly Come Dancing celebrity to lift the glitterball trophy.

The comedian, 55, who described his dance skills as “patchy” when he first signed-up for the BBC One show against younger rivals, triumphed in the final.

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