I think Louis has got this one. My reasoning...

I think Denise was the best all rounder tonight, but it's clear she hasn't had as much public support as some of the others.

Dani made too many errors, more so in her showdance

Kimberlys show dance for me was a mess. It lacked control and precision. Her first dance being a sedate waltz might get forgotten when compared to the others.

Louis gave two good and crowd pleasing performances, it's also clear he has public support. So unless Denise gets a bigger following due to her dances, I think Louis might have this one.

Despite me still having reservations about her being on the show, I think based on dances tonight, Denise should win.

I think it was always between Kimberley and Louis. Louis is edging it so far but it's going to be a close one.

I agree that Denise deserves to win based on tonight's dances but there's been so much negativity towards her throughout the series I can't see it happening.

The bookies think he has it in the bag. The best odds you can get on him at the moment are 2/9.

Compared with:
Kimberley: 5/1
Denise: 18/1
Dani: 151/1

I hope you're right - I think Louis and Flavia deserve it.

IMO it's more difficult for the male partner to lead the dance and support and present his partner.
So I think Louis has a harder task than any of the other finalists.
I loved their showdance too - it left me wanting more which must be a good sign.

he did it for me earlier!

Quite a mess!

agree

Usually I'm all for who I think is the best dancer but though I've nothing against Denise her dancing is a little too slick without any soul even her smile looks practised. I much prefer watching Kimberley dance. I thought Louis and Flavia's dances tonight were fantastic and much preferred their showdance to D+J

They looked SO HAPPY - they've won already for me !!

I want Louis and Flavia to win, fingers crossed they will .

Agree with this, I have already watched his showdance more than once, but none of the others made me think "I want to see that again....."

I totally agree .

I don't personally agree with that. Dancing, in the most general sense, is all about the woman, if she is bad, it shows. I think male dancers can hide a little. But it's swings and roundabouts really, a man has to be a rock for his female dancer and both work just as hard. I'm not undermining the role of the male at all! I'm also making generalisations, but yeah, it's mainly women who do all the flashy and attention grabbing stuff, and all eyes are on her.

That said, I've not thought much of Louis this whole series, found his dancing stiff and his performances dull. But tonight he did stand out for me.

I loved his show dance. So different from many we have seen before - it ranks up there second to Tom and camillas for me.

Clever move from Flavia. It was beautiful and executed brilliantly. Cmon Louis - you can do it

Voted for Louis but I only made my mind up after the showdances!

It was almost as iconic as Tom & Camilla.

I certainly hope he does do it! He was amazing tonight, and I think he's had perhaps the biggest 'journey' on this show out of the four. He's really come out of his shell and Flavia has worked so hard to bring the best out of him. I'd be delighted for both of them if he won! Bring on the Charleston! I missed it first time round!
In my house he's the one we were rooting for and thrilled by this eve!

Not only will he win, he will win fairly. I can't find fault with any of the dancers, being the amateurs they are, but Louis (and Flavia ofcourse) brought something original to the table as well as showing he is as much an all rounder as any of the girls.

Might just do it? Might?

He won the series weeks ago. He didn't even have to turn up tonight and he still would've won.

WOW, Louis and Flavia have been truly incredible tonight! I am VERY happy with how things are shaping up so far Good luck to them for the next show.

ps...MIGHT??!!

As soon as I heard what the dances and music were for Louis, I thought he had it in the bag. After that show dance, it's a foregone conclusion.

I'd be surprised if anyone other than Louis wins it and that's even after what was for me a very average Salsa. But then I think a Louis win has been very much on the cards since week 1.

This is a nice post and I agree with you... He might not appeal to everyone but he has been amazing tonight

True, I think he may well do it. Or Denise.

Dani to go out now.
Kimberley hopefully then. Always olvermarked, nice lass though she is.

Shhhh, you'll jinx it.

I don't really mind if he wins or not this time, he's had the most amazing night and I'm so happy that he did the final justice. Nothing is bringing me down off my cloud 9.

I really hope so

They are all good but I like him best of all the four contestants in the final. He and Flavia make such a good team. It is not easy for a man to be in the final competing against ladies that are being led in their dances. He has learned to dance from being a non-dancer, he has learned to lead his partner, and he has learned to really enjoy himself.

Louis and Flavia will be the winners for me irrespective of the result.