With the Strictly Come Dancing final taking place imminently, we're feeling simply gorgeous darling! Who will you be cheering on? EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach with Vito Coppola, or actor and singer Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin.

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This year's line-up has included a stellar line-up of stars, such as none other than original Come Dancing host Angela Rippon, EastEnders icon Nigel Harman and tennis legend Annabel Croft.

So, to keep the superfan in your house quiet (we all know it's you, really), we've got 13 of the best Strictly Come Dancing gifts.

From tickets to the upcoming tour, to a sparkling glitterball to stick on the ceiling, this list is the perfect remedy for the run up to this year's series. Or, if you're thinking very far ahead, this will provide some great inspiration for a Christmas present, as we've got books, DVDs and glitter galore.

Here is our list of the best Strictly Come Dancing gifts to buy this year.

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Strictly Come Dancing — the Professionals tour tickets

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour.
Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour. strictlytheprofessionals.com

The Strictly Professionals are once again heading on tour. Not to be confused with the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour which has yet to be announced for next year this tour will have our favourite professionals performing polished numbers similar to the ones they perform on the show every week.

The professional dancers confirmed to appear are: Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Gorka Marquez, and they'll be touring across the UK in May 2024. Check out our guide to the Strictly Come Dancing Professionals Tour for the full list of dates and venues.

Buy Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals 2024 UK tour tickets at Ticketmaster

Finding my own Rhythm: My Story by Motsi Mabuse

Motsi Mabuse Finding my Own Rhythm
Waterstones

Many Strictly fans love Motsi Mabuse for her encouragement towards the Strictly contestants, her clear and constructive feedback to help them progress, and also how well her love of dance comes across in her role as a judge. But Mabuse's journey to becoming first a Latin dance champion and then a Strictly Come Dancing judge wasn't by any means easy.

In this autobiography, Mabuse tells her story of growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, her experiences of discrimination, and how she raised money so she could compete in international competitions. Readers will learn about the world of professional dance and Mabuse's trials and triumphs to reach where she is today.

Buy Finding my own Rhythm: My Story by Motsi Mabuse for £18.05 at Amazon

Visit the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for two

Blackpool Ballroom
Virgin Experience Days

Making it to Blackpool is always a big moment for Strictly contestants, especially since the special episode has been hampered for the past couple of years by the pandemic. With this experience from Virgin Experience days, you and a friend or loved one can see the splendour of the Blackpool Ballroom for yourselves. You'll get to learn about its history, see the elegance and refinement up close, and even take a spin on the famous dance floor!

Buy tickets to visit the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for £19.90 at Virgin Experience Days

Behind the Sequins — My Life by Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas Behind the Sequins
Waterstones

This would make a great gift for any big fans of Strictly's head judge. In this autobiography, Ballas, the 'Queen of Latin', writes about her career spanning over four decades, but also how her upbringing inspired her determination to succeed. Ballas grew up in Wirral, and left home at the age of 14 to make it on her own. In this moving and motivational memoir, she unpacks her pain and personal loss felt while also conquering the dizzying heights of ballroom.

Buy Behind the Sequins — My Life by Shirley Ballas from £11.95 at Amazon

Anton & Giovanni —Together tickets

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice sitting on a doorstep in Anton and Giovanni: Adventures in Sicily
Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice in Anton and Giovanni: Adventures in Sicily. BBC

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice are back with another live tour. Next summer they'll be coming to to venues across the UK, such as the Milton Keynes Theatre, with a new show of singing, dancing and entertainment. The pair will be delighting audiences with a collection of breath-taking routines, innovative choreography, and a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary dance styles, plus some musical theatre so grab your tickets today!

Buy Anton & Giovanni — Together tickets from £37.67 at ATG Tickets

Strictly Come Dancing: The Most Glorious Collection

Strictly DVDs
Amazon

Rewatch the very best moments from nearly 20 years of Strictly history with this: Strictly Come Dancing: The Most Glorious Collection. Six discs of the funniest, the flashiest, and the most gasp-worthy moments from all the seasons. What a FAB-U-LOUS trip down memory lane.

Buy Strictly Come Dancing: The Most Glorious Collection for £9.99 at Amazon

Intensive Salsa Dancing Workshop for Two

Happy Latin American couples taking dancing lessons in a dance studio
Getty

Get that swoon-worthy hip action with this intensive Salsa dancing class in Covent Garden. Taught by an expert, you'll spend a day learning everything there is to know about this steamy South American dance. From foot technique to body fluidity, by the end you and the Salsa will be the best of friends, and your dancing will be worth a TENNNN!

Buy Intensive Salsa Dancing Workshop for £100 at Red Letter Days

Be Quiet I'm Watching Strictly Socks

Strictly socks
Eenymeenyminymoeuk / Etsy

With these Strictly socks you can banish any chatterers from the room without having to say a word. Don't let anyone disturb the peace of your perfect Saturday evening.

Buy Be Quiet I'm Watching Strictly Socks for £10 £9 (save £1 or 10%) at Etsy

Giovanni Pernice – Let Me Entertain You tickets

Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing
Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing BBC/Ray Burmiston

Fan favourite, Giovanni, is also going on his own tour around the UK next year. The Let Me Entertain You tour will see the pro joined by a range of world-class dancers and West End performers, who will be bringing incredible musical numbers to life. The tour will run from January to April 2024, so make sure you pick up a ticket today.

Buy Giovanni Pernice – Let Me Entertain You tickets from £31.02 at ATG Tickets

Craig Revel Horwood's Ballroom Dancing guide

Craig Revel Horwood's Ballroom Dancing book
Waterstones

There's no doubt that Craig Revel Horwood takes his role as the serious judge, well, seriously. If you know anyone whose always wanted to improve their ballroom moves, this step-by-step guide is a great place to start.

Written by Revel Horwood, the book tells readers the history of different steps, while also helping them to master the foot positions of Strictly favourites like the waltz, rumba and samba.

Buy Craig Revel Horwood's Ballroom Dancing guide for £12.95 at Amazon

Strictly Come Dancing Pencil Set

Strictly pencils
PencilMeInShop/ Etsy

Bring the ballroom to any office or class with this Strictly pencil set, featuring some of the best phrases from the show. If you're having a good day, doodle with the one that says "Fabulous Darling," or if things could be better, you can always score it with a "Sevennnn."

Buy Strictly Come Dancing Pencil Set for £7.50 at Etsy

Mirrored Disco Ball

Mirror Ball
Amazon

The perfect gift for anyone who needs a little sparkle in their life, this glitterball would brighten up any room. Similar to the Strictly trophy, the disco ball can be hung from the ceiling for a dance party or even to watch the Strictly final!

Buy a Mirrored Disco Ball for £13.95 at Amazon

Strictly Come Dancing Board Game

Strictly Come Dancing Boardgame
Amazon

If you find yourself wondering how you would do as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, this might be the thing for you. It's a great gift to play with the family, especially if you'll be gathering round to watch the Strictly Christmas Special this festive season.

In this game you take part in the training for Strictly, do challenges against your fellow contestants and even perform in the dance-off. It can be played with up to six players and so is a great one to get everyone involved, and make sure they keeeeep dancing!

Buy the Strictly Come Dancing Board Game for £29.99 £19.95 (save £10.04 or 37%) at Amazon

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