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Strictly Come Dancing’s Gemma Atkinson is all smiles but Alexandra Burke looks glum as they join co-stars at afterparty

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Gemma Atkinson was all smiles as she joined her co-stars at an afterparty to celebrate Joe McFadden's glitterball victory.

The actress missed out on the win, but she still headed out to party with the other finalists.

Gemma Atkinson couldn't stop smiling as she headed to the bash with dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec
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Gemma Atkinson couldn't stop smiling as she headed to the bash with dance partner Aljaz SkorjanecCredit: ISO Images

Gemma, 33, was joined by her Strictly dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec as well as fellow finalist Alexandra Burke at the bash, which was held at the BBC's  Elstree Studios.

The former Emmerdale star couldn't keep the smile off her face as she chatted with Aljaz following last night's final.

Also spotted heading to the bash was fellow finalist Alexandra, 28, who looked downcast as she made her way into the party.

Debbie McGee was seen walking in with Mollie King and Ruth Langsford.

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Finalist Alexandra Burke looked downcast on her way to the bashMollie clutched a huge bunch of flowers and Ruth wheeled along a suitcase, while finalists Debbie looked glum as she made her way to the party.

The former magician's assistant appeared to pay tribute to her late husband Paul Daniels by wearing a skirt made out of playing cards.

Reverend Richard Coles, who was booted off earlier in the series, was also seen heading to the party to reunite with his co-stars.

As well as the celebrity cast, the show's professional dancers were spotted heading to the bash.

Debbie McGee was seen with Ruth Langsford and Mollie King
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Debbie McGee was seen with Ruth Langsford and Mollie KingCredit: Flynet Pictures
Alexandra looked glum outside the bash
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Alexandra looked glum outside the bashCredit: Flynet Pictures
The stars wheeled their cases on their way to the party
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The stars wheeled their cases on their way to the partyCredit: Flynet Pictures
Mollie had a big bunch of flowers in her arms
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Mollie had a big bunch of flowers in her armsCredit: Flynet Pictures
Davood Ghadami was spotted at the party
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Davood Ghadami was spotted at the partyCredit: Flynet Pictures
Presenter Tess Daly looked glam as always
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Presenter Tess Daly looked glam as alwaysCredit: Flynet Pictures
Darcey Bussell changed into a short skirt for the afterparty
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Darcey Bussell changed into a short skirt for the afterpartyCredit: Flynet Pictures
She wore comfortable flat shoes after the show ended
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She wore comfortable flat shoes after the show endedCredit: Flynet Pictures
Debbie wore a skirt emblazoned with playing cards
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Debbie wore a skirt emblazoned with playing cardsCredit: Flynet Pictures
Anton Du Beke was spotted carrying what appeared to be a Christmas present
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Anton Du Beke was spotted carrying what appeared to be a Christmas presentCredit: ISO Images

Brendan Cole and Nadiya Bychkova were laden with bags and suitcases as they made their entrance, while Anton Du Beke carried what looked like a Christmas present in a gift bag.

Kevin Clifton was seen standing outside grinning as he chatted with fellow dancer Aljaz.

It was a huge night for the cast of the show as former Holby City actor  Joe went head-to-head with Debbie McGee, Gemma and Alexandra and, after tough competition, beat them at the final hurdle to take home the glitterball trophy.

Aljaz was seen having a nice chat with fellow dancer Kevin Clifton
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Aljaz was seen having a nice chat with fellow dancer Kevin CliftonCredit: ISO Images
Reverend Richard Coles reunited with his co-stars at the afterparty
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Reverend Richard Coles reunited with his co-stars at the afterpartyCredit: ISO Images
Brendan Cole and Nadiya Bychkova were laden with bags and suitcases
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 Brendan Cole and Nadiya Bychkova were laden with bags and suitcasesCredit: ISO Images

After being announced as the public's winner, the stunned star said: "It’s completely surreal! I can’t believe it! We did it!”

He then told Claudia Winkleman that he thought he "wouldn't win in a million years" and added: "I'm so in awe of everyone who started all those weeks ago. We've become such a tight unit."

Joe and Katya were crowned the champions of Strictly 2017
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Joe and Katya were crowned the champions of Strictly 2017
Joe McFadden and Katya Jones dance the Charleston on Strictly Come Dancing

Joe, whose partner Katya Jones burst into tears after they were crowned, won the judges over with his impressive routines.

Turning to Katya, Joe said: "This one is an amazing woman. Thank you so much for sticking with me and persevering, and being the most amazing artist and dancer and counsellor and slave driver! She's amazing."

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