From TikTok to the Final: Who Is George Clarke on Strictly Come Dancing?
So, if you’ve been watching Strictly Come Dancing this year and wondering, “Who exactly is George Clarke, and how did he end up in the final?” you’re not alone. George Clarke’s journey to the Strictly final in 2025 has been one of the most talked-about stories of the season, and it’s easy to see why.
George, often called “Clarkey,” is a 26-year-old content creator from Bristol who first made his name on TikTok and through podcasting. Before Strictly, he was known for his humour, online presence, and relaxed personality rather than any kind of dance background. In fact, he openly admitted before the show even started that he’d get embarrassed doing anything more than a simple two-step on a night out. Ballroom dancing was never part of the plan.
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And yet, week by week, he surprised almost everyone, including himself. Paired with professional dancer Alexis Warr, George quickly proved he wasn’t just there for fun. Early on, his paso doble in week two earned an impressive score of 30, with judges already hinting that he could be a frontrunner. That moment seemed to change how he was viewed, both by the panel and by viewers at home.
There were bumps along the way, though. In week five, his Harry Styles-inspired jive landed him at the bottom of the leaderboard, with criticism that it looked “flat-footed” and “stompy.” For a while, it felt like his momentum might slip away. But instead of fading, he came back stronger. His Viennese waltz later in the series was praised for having some of the best footwork seen in that style, a huge turnaround from earlier doubts.
One of the defining moments of his journey came during Blackpool week. His salsa to a medley of party anthems nearly scored a perfect 40, leaving him stunned and describing the whole experience as a blur. From that point on, he was no longer seen as just a social media star having a good run – he was a genuine contender.
Off the dancefloor, emotions also ran high. Ahead of the final, George broke down in tears on live TV after watching messages from friends and family, apologising as he struggled to speak. He admitted to feeling imposter syndrome and said he’d tried not to think too far ahead, choosing instead to stay present and enjoy every week.
Now, as he heads into the final against Karen Carney and Amber Davies, George Clarke stands as one of Strictly’s most unexpected success stories. Whether or not he lifts the glitterball trophy, his journey from TikTok creator to “ballroom boy” has already won over a huge audience.
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