BBC Strictly finalists unrecognisable in unearthed pics as they compete for Glitterball

After months of sashaying across the dancefloor, it’s almost time for a new winner to be crowned. This year, fans have seen , , and earn their place in the grand finale.

Last weekend, the remaining stars took to the dancefloor as they were tasked with learning two routines to impress the judges. It was JLS singer who topped the leaderboard with an impressive combined score of 79.

Following close behind is Love Island star who earned a total of 75 for her routines. However, it wasn’t enough to keep her out of the dreaded dance-off.

Tasha found herself competing against TOWIE’s to earn the last spot in the final. In the end, it was a unanimous decision with the judges who all opted to keep Tasha in the show.

Although viewers are used to seeing the finalists in their glitz and glam for their routines each week, they once looked quite different. We’re taking a look back at some unearthed pics from before their Strictly stint.

TASHA GHOURI

Tasha looks unrecognisable with brown locks (Image: INSTAGRAM)

After coming out of the Love Island villa, Tasha took to to ask people what they’d like to know about her. When one person questioned whether or not one was her real hair colour, the contestant revealed it wasn’t.

Posing in front of a mirror, the now 26-year-old looks almost unrecognisable with long brown locks coming just above her waist. She captioned the snap: “It’s not! Mousey brown it is. This also used to be my natural length.”

Although Tasha now sports blonde hair once again, earlier this year she opted to have another change up with Amber-coloured hair. Her sudden change had fans in a frenzy with her fellow Love Island stars flocking to comment on the switch.

Former winner Millie Court wrote: “You could pull off anything!!!!” With Liberty Poole adding: “I love this suits you soooo much.” (sic)

STRICTLY COME DANCING

Sarah has brown curly locks in the ITV comedy (Image: ITV)

It’s not only Tasha who’s decided to ditch the brown hair for light locks as has followed suit. In 2013, the actress starred in the ITV comedy The Job Lot.

However, she looks a far cry different to how viewers are used to seeing her every weekend. With short hair just below her shoulders, Sarah’s hair is darker than usual and is wavy, as opposed to straight.

In another image on her social media, the actress took to dying her hair a light auburn colour in preparation for a new role. She captioned the snap: “New job new hair woop woop! Thank you so much @thistlecourtneyhair for doing a fabulous job !! #redheadshavemorefun @sianygibby #wearesistersnow” (sic)

Sarah’s followers were quick to compliment the star, with one person commenting: “That really suits you.” Another wrote: “Loving your redhead look, Sarah.” While someone else said: “That colour looks amazing on you.”

DIANNE BUSWELL

Dianne’s natural hair colour is dark brown (Image: INSTAGRAM)

Chris began performing as a comedian over a decade ago in 2003, although his appearance hasn’t changed drastically over the years, the same can’t be said for his Strictly partner Dianne Buswell.

Well-known for her vibrant red hair on the show, this hasn’t always been the case as she once took to to share her former locks. Naturally brunette, the professional dancer shared a snap of herself as a child.

JB first burst onto the scene back in 2008 when he competed in the singing competition X Factor with his JLS bandmates. The now 38-year-old finished as a runner-up in its fifth series, losing to Alexandra Burke.

While competing in the show, JB appears fresh-faced with a shaven head, with a pattern shaved into the top. Now, the Strictly star is seen with facial hair and hair braided back.

airs Saturday 14th December on One from 6pm.

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