Hamza Yassin

Hamza Yassin's co-star Ben Fogle shut down some of the criticism the wildlife photographer received before his stint on Strictly Come Dancing.

“I just don’t want to horrify everyone! But now he has become the hot favourite to take home the Glitterball Trophy. “Who would have known that a natural history cameraman had such moves hidden within! “He is a very good man. [Hamza Yassin](/latest/hamza-yassin) dazzled millions in the [Strictly Come Dancing](/latest/strictly-come-dancing) ballroom, he was known for CBeebies’ Let's Go for a Walk, [Countryfile](/latest/countryfile) and Animal Park. “I have to say I was not expecting him to pull that out of the bag and I’m very glad that I’m nowhere near that dance floor because he would wipe it clean compared to my dancing, that is for sure!

Footage has emerged of Strictly Come Dancing favourite Hamza Yassin performing an 'advanced' paso doble at university. In an official BBC press release ...

It has been reported that a BBC insider insisted Hamza only “took part in two performances to help out a friend whose dance partner could no longer participate” at Bangor. It’s not clear why he would want to keep his dance experience at university a secret but I do not think this is fair to those voting for him.” The wildlife cameraman studied zoology and conservation at Bangor, graduating in 2011. In October he also claimed never to have danced with a partner apart from some Gaelic dancing. Hamza, who spent the first eight years of his life in Sudan before coming to England, has wowed the judging panel. Footage has emerged of Strictly Come Dancing favourite Hamza Yassin performing an 'advanced' paso doble at university.

HAMZA Yassin has revealed the words he whispers to Jowita Przystal before the live routines that have catapulted them to the Strictly Come Dancing fin.

Molly, 22, and her partner Gu will perform a quickstep to Love On Top by Beyonce as their judges' pick, their rumba to All The Man That I Need by Whitney Houston as their favourite and finish with a show dance to a mix of Kiss and 1999 - both by Prince. featuring Rodriguez. He will also perform his and Jowita's couple's choice to Jerusalema Remix by Master KG featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode, as well as a show dance to Let's Face The Music And Dance by Irving Berlin. He is set to fight for the glitterball trophy with his trio of dances, featuring a judges' pick routine of the salsa to Ecuador by Sash! "At the beginning of the year I got a calendar that said: 2022 it’s time to shine. Hamza then became tearful as Jowita told him: "I’m living my dream and to be partnered with Hamza is just the best thing that could happen to me.

HAMZA Yassin will go from a little-known presenter to a TV megastar after this year's Strictly Come Dancing.Even if he and dance partner Jowita Pr.

featuring Rodriguez. Hamza is set to fight for the Glitterball trophy with his trio of dances, featuring a judges' pick routine of the salsa to Ecuador by Sash! Hamza has a degree in zoology with conservation, and a masters in biological photography, and a home in the Scottish Highlands where he can be as close to nature as possible. Each of the finalists have topped the Strictly leaderboard at some point - Hamza five times, Fleur and Helen twice and Molly once - and will be fighting to win the most public votes on Saturday evening. A source close to the star said: "Some of the bosses at the BBC knew that when Hamza was revealed in the Strictly line up, few of the show's loyal viewers would know who he was but they just knew he would end the series the most loved of all of the contestants. [Jowita Przystal](https://www.thesun.ie/who/jowita-przystal/) miss out on lifting the coveted Glitterball trophy, [Hamza](https://www.thesun.ie/who/hamza-yassin/) is already a winner.

Hamza spoke out on It Takes Two on Friday night, 24 hours out from tonight's widely-anticipated final.

I asked Jowita for one thing when we first met, which is I’d like to go to the final. He appeared on the companion show to be interviewed on Friday evening. The star has never managed to land himself in the dance off - and is a red-hot favourite for tonight. And she said two things, ‘Give me your trust and your energy’, and we’re at the final. Here we go.’ I did not think that this was ever gonna happen, let alone that we’re in the final.” Hamza spoke out on It Takes Two on Friday night, 24 hours out from tonight's widely-anticipated final.

Hamza Yassin is one of four celebrities battling it out for the Strictly Come Dancing trophy.

Jowita began to cry as Hamza told her: “It would be the icing on the cake. [Strictly Come Dancing](/latest/strictly-come-dancing) stars have done all they can to impress the judges and viewers at home. [Hamza Yassin](/latest/hamza-yassin) is currently the favourite to win and has opened up on his journey. According to Ladbrokes, Hamza has pulled even further ahead in the betting and is now 2/5 to win, with Helen Skelton a 2/1 shot ahead of Molly Rainford (40/1). “I’m feeling so much happier. Hamza has lost almost two stone over the course of the series.

Hamza Yassin will dance it out to become the new holder of the Strictly Glitterball Trophy after winning public's hearts thanks to weeks of thrilling ...

Jowita added: "When I show him a routine he is able to pick it up so quickly because he learns through visuals. However, it has previously stated it is a dancing gift and helps his visualise the dancefloor in 3D. For a while during Hamza's childhood spent in Khartoum and Newcastle, where he picked up a Geordie accent, he was destined to become a dentist but the daunting textbooks put him off. I learn though visuals." Instead, he went on to study Zoology with Conservation at Bangor University. The loveable

The odds on Strictly Come Dancing winner suggest that the Glitterball trophy is Hamza Yassin's to lose.

“Molly Rainford is 25/1, Molly and Carlos’ favourite dance is Rumba to All the Man That I Need by Whitney Houston. [William Hill](https://sports.williamhill.com/betting/en-gb/tv-specials/OB_EV24878078/strictly-come-dancing-2022-winner) have Hamza and Jowita odds on to win on 4/9, with Helen and Gorka behind them on 7/4, well ahead of Molly and Carlos on 25/1 and outsiders Fleur and Vito on 40/1. Molly and Carlos are on the same odds of 25/1, while Fleur and Vito further behind on 50/1. Hamza and Jowita’s favourite dance is Couple’s Choice to Jerusalema – Remix by Master KG featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode.” Commenting on the final odds, BetVixtor's Sam said: "Saturday evening is the grand final and by the end of the night we’ll have our 2022 Strictly winner. [Hamza](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/hamza-yassin-strictly-come-dancing-25760736) has been an incredible contestant on the new series of the hit BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Hamza Yassin previously insisted he had no dance experience but an unearthed video clip from his time at university proves ...

Hamza and Jowita will be revisiting their Salsa to Ecuador by Sash! “But professionally, no, absolutely not. [Fleur East](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/fleur-east) and Vito Coppola, [ Helen Skelton](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/helen-skelton) and [Gorka Marquez](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/gorka-marquez) and [Molly Rainford](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/molly-rainford) and Carlos Gu in the grand final on Saturday 17 December. The couple will be performing their Showdance to Let’s Face The Music And Dance by Irving Berlin. [Click here for today's top showbiz news](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [Alison Hammond 'works out' who will win Strictly – and reveals how she's figured it out](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/alison-hammond-strictly-winner-hamza-28750632) [Strictly's Hamza Yassin reveals 1.5 stone weight loss as he goes into final as favourite](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/strictly-hamza-weight-loss-dancing-28746825) [Strictly finalists break down into tears ahead of final show for Glitterball trophy](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/strictly-finalists-tears-final-show-28755465) [For all your daily celebrity news and gossip, sign up to OK!’s newsletter - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/ok-magazine-newsletter-celebrity-news-20010882) Ahead of his stint on Strictly, he was asked about his dance background, to which he replied: “I like dancing in the shower, just the same as singing in the shower, I think I sound amazing and I think my dance moves look cool, in my own personal time. Two dances are introduced in the clip and it is stated that all of the students have been being taught by dance teachers for a number of months. The wildlife cameraman, 32, can be seen performing a paso doble and a salsa in Bangor University Dance Club's end-of-term show in 2010 in the video obtained by the Hamza, who graduated from Bangor in 2011, danced a salsa in the beginner section, but performed with the group of advanced dancers for the paso doble. The compere then adds that both dances have been split into beginners and advanced sections, before saying: "Many of the dancers in this piece have only been learning salsa for a year and some even less.” [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20784083/strictly-fix-row-hamza-yassin-dancing-past/): “Whilst Hamza was studying Zoology with Conservation at Bangor university, he took part in two amateur dance performances, he was not part of an 'advanced troupe of dancers'. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/strictly-come-dancing) finalist [Hamza Yassin](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/hamza-yassin) claimed to have no professional dance experience before taking part in the BBC One show, but an unearthed video appears to prove different.

EXPERTS have said that Strictly Come Dancing star Hamza Yassin has beaten all the other stars - even if he doesn't win the competition.The wildlife ca.

[Channel 4](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/channel-4/), including Animal Park and Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness. [Hamza is due to bag a big-money TV role](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20785481/strictlys-hamza-yassin-in-secret-plan-that-will-bag-him-a-big-money-job-after-the-final/) after the final of Strictly Come Dancing tonight. [bosses cash in on his popularity](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20594228/strictly-hamza-yassin-new-job-bbc/). [JohnSlots](https://www.johnslots.com/en/), it was revealed that Hamza saw the highest increase in following thanks to [Strictly](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/strictly-come-dancing/). [Jowita, 28](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jowita-przystal/), often keep their fans up to date with the behind-the-scenes of their training each week on Instagram. [Hamza, 32](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/hamza-yassin/), will join his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał on the BBC One dance floor tonight for the finale.

Scots are backing wildlife expert Hamza Yassin to take the Strictly glitterball trophy tonight as he and pro Jowita Przystal face off on the BBC dance floor ...

Hamza's youngest supporter is in position to watch the Strictly final. A village that normally favours fleeces and cagoules has pulled out all the stops for the Strictly final. His friends and neighbours have been watching him throw Jowita across the dancefloor for 12 weeks now so they are just about used to his wild strength. His dad Richard has just told our reporter Anna Burnside he is "100% confident" that Hamza has it in the bag. There is at least one of these in the hall tonight. Sequins, sparkles, tinsel and Santa hats are out in force in a packed Kilchoan community centre. [Jowita Przystal ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/strictly-come-dancings-hamza-yassin-28720712)waltzed their way to the final with an incredible Scottish-themed Charleston last weekend which was performed to the sound of Paolo Nutini's Pencil Full Of Lead. But it's going to be a long night." "He got off to a great start. Several people are wearing Hamza t-shirts spotted on sale in England. Her nerves are "so-so" after her friend's first dance. Anna Burnside at Kilchoan Community Centre, Ardnamurchan

Hamza Yassin is the hot favourite to triumph in this year's Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday night.

It was his move to the Scottish Highlands at the age of 21 that proved to be a real turning point, as he embraced his passion for wildlife. The 32-year-old has also hosted Channel 4's Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness, where he took four celebrities on a tour of Scotland and its wildlife. The couple will perform three dances in the final as they bid for victory. Hamza was born in Sudan, before moving to the UK at the age of eight and going onto study at Bangor University at the University of Nottingham. They will reprise their salsa on the orders of the judges, perform their personal favourite, a Couple's Choice to Jerusalema Remix and their Show Dance, which they will perform to Irving Berlin's Let's Face the Music and Dance. [Helen Skelton ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/strictly-come-dancings-helen-skelton-25756973)and Gorka Marquez, Molly Rainford and [Carlos Gu](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/carlos-gu-strictly-molly-rainford-25758350) and Fleur East and Vito Coppola and, while Helen and Gorka's odds have been creeping lower all the time, it still Hamza and Jowita who are odds on to take home the Glitterball trophy this year.

The wildlife cameraman will compete for the Glitterball trophy during Saturday night's final of the BBC One dance contest as the 20th series officially comes to ...

He then added: "I have lost 4-5 inches across my waist, it’s just nuts. But Hazma has also shared the physical benefits he has seen to himself during his 13 weeks in the Strictly bubble. "My feet are not achy anymore and I’m seeing body parts being defined and I feel so much happier, fitter, and healthier. I didn’t think I could dance, I still don’t think I can dance," he said. "I did not think that this was ever gonna happen, let alone that we’re in the final." He will battle it out on the dancefloor against radio DJ Fleur East, TV presenter Helen Skelton and actor and singer Molly Rainford.

Hamza Yassin has made it to the 2022 Strictly Come Dancing final alongside dance partner Jowita Przystał. The Sudanese wildlife cameraman turned TV ...

Hamza lived with his parents, both doctors, and his brother and sister. He lived in a huge house overseen by his grandmother, who had her seven children also living there in their own sections of the home. My hair is part of me and Jowita's nice enough to put up with it in training." Speaking about his hair on This Morning, he previously divulged that he has refused to have it cut for the past 17 years. I think it’s from the days of chucking people up in lineouts in rugby, and also tossing the caber in Scotland, which is really good fun." “So I don’t want to be a rhino, I want to be a dolphin that’s constantly moving through water that can go for hours and hours.

Dedicating her late dance to her late father, Fleur put in a passionate performance for her final dance. Giving his comments, Craig said: 'You gave Vito a ...

Head judge Shirley said: 'What a way to open the final of Strictly 2022. Motsi said: There is a lot of pressure in the final, you did choose one of the most difficult dances to dance. You became a stronger Fleur, you learned how to use that skill. Vito wore a white vest under a green shirt which was teamed with red trousers, to match the colours of the flag of his home nation Italy. It went wrong and it just took a few seconds, which I know felt for you like a lifetime, to get going. Giving his comments, Anton said: 'It was the attitude, it was the you, I haven't seen that before. The pair scored 37 out of a possible 40. I thought it was steady, I love the moments of passion... Shirley said: 'When you want it all to come together, tonight is the night it's come together... Tearing up, Anton said: 'I get a little emotional watching you dance because it's like the clouds part and the sun comes out. The pair scored 39 out of 40. You also chose the Rolls Royce of the Latin dances which is extremely difficult to dance...

The Strictly Come Dancing 2022 final got off to a dazzling start on Saturday as both Hamza and Molly came close to getting the perfect score with their ...

Hamza says: 'I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Fleur says: 'I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up. While Motsi said: There is a lot of pressure in the final, you did choose one of the most difficult dances to dance. This is also my Mum's favourite show and she's had a really tough few years so I'm doing this is for her as well. The thing I'm most impressed with is your skill as a dancer... It went wrong and it just took a few seconds, which I know felt for you like a lifetime, to get going. Observation: Commenting on the dance, Shirley said: 'It was the first time that I saw a little panic. Said he improved it and thanked them for their hard work' Said he improved it and thanked them for their hard work.' And three, slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be.' While Anton fought back tears as he said: 'I get a little emotional watching you dance because it's like the clouds part and the sun comes out. He worked hard and he made it, and I'm so proud of you.'