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, 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.
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.
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.
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, 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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