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11 million tune in to watch Chris Hollins take Strictly crown

By Eleanor Young on Monday 21 December 2009

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Sports personality Chris Hollins took home the Strictly Come Dancing title this weekend, after a fab final dance with partner Ola Jordan.

The pair wowed with their fancy footwork, beating other famous dancers Ali Bastian and Ricky Whittle, both of whom were tipped for the top.

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And ratings enjoyed a much-needed boost after the end of X Factor last week, with 11 million tuning in to watch Saturday's show.

But the winner Chris reveals his busy training routines have left him in the doghouse with girlfriend Sarah Alexander.

Ola Jordan-Strictly Come Dancing-Celebrity Photos-14 December 2009

The star also cut short a holiday with his beau to join the Strictly line-up.

‘That went down very badly. I have to say I have been pushing it. Not only did I leave her on holiday, I also decided this was a good time to move out of our flat and buy a house,' he said.

'To make matters worse, I also didn't realise I was going to survive until Christmas so I haven't done any Christmas shopping or helped out with Christmas at all. So I am permanently in the dog house.'

Meanwhile Strictly's resident lovebirds Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna have finally gone public with their romance, jetting off to Paris this weekend for a romantic break in the snow.

Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna - Celebrity News - Marie Claire

Were Strictly's winners unexpected? Let us know who you wanted to win below.

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I think Ali and Brian should have won. It was such a shame they went home, especially after their perfect score - just shows it is a popularity contest, no one of talent.
Comment by Jen on December 21 11:59

I agree with Jen, Ali should definitely have won. She was the better dancer and gave Ricky a run for his money. Chris Hollins was voted for due to his popularity and not his dancing ability, his facial expressions still make me cringe!
Comment by Paula on December 21 12:40

My predicted winner Chris has left me smug and my wife owing me a fiver!! Chris played the game throughout and Team COla won... nice one!!
Comment by David on December 21 13:40

i agree with jen ali was a better dancer, ut i was behind Chris all the way as he wasnt able 2 dance like Ali and made steady progress and that what it about progressing well done Chris and Ola
Comment by carol on December 21 17:48

The best couple won in my opinion, loved following Chris, the ups the downs, he is such a gent. Ola deserved it, bless her! Great final!
Comment by Elena on December 22 12:04

well done Chris - what a lovely lovely man he is. He DID have the hardest journey, out of all the final favourites he had no dance training whatsoever, he DESERVED his win so get over it whiners!
Comment by corinne on December 22 14:08

Ola and Chris were superbly entertaining, exuding qualities that cheer people up and make them smile. You cant put a price on that, clear winners I'd say!
Comment by Margaret.Walker on December 22 15:38

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