Finals do tend to be a bit underwhelming - partly because of the build-up.
The Semi Final was a bit of a warning.
In terms of hard work and enthusiasm, Kellie has shown great character this year and she and Kevin put the oomph into the Final. All 3 Final dances delivered cleanly. She is a very capable dancer too - I loved their Samba, which I think had the most chemistry between them. Kevin has played to Kellie's and his strengths, and come up with some interesting choreography.
Georgia has been a star and had the next most chemistry with Giovanni after J&A. The Showdance wasn't high impact, but her Rumba was beautiful and the Charleston was the dance of the Final. If Jay hadn't won, I think Georgia would have.
Jay's Quickstep had a bad song as a basis, and he didn't fully deliver it, but it had a lot of proper content, so I would still rate it as good. The Showdance was really for them and if people liked it or not, so be it. The Paso was danced well, but the band were terrible.
The judges' order was OK IMO, but I thought the gap to Kellie was a bit big.
I'm someone who has always thought that ideally, winning the glitterball is less important than going through the process and what the couples can get from it - especially the celebs - so I understand Jay and Aliona's thinking and their quiet way of winning.
