How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2023: stream the show online

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 has had us gripped since September as the latest batch of celebrities battle it out on the dancefloor each week in a bid to make it to the final. And now the final is here - but who will we be adding to our Strictly Come Dancing winners list? 

The BBC hit has become an annual highlight in our TV calendar and this 21st season has been nothing short of spectacular. 

Here's how you can watch Strictly Come Dancing 2023 on TV or online from wherever you are in the world... 

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2023 in the UK

The next episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, which is the final will air on Saturday, December 16 at 7 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. 

Strictly spin-off show, Strictly: It Takes Two 2023 airs every weeknight on BBC Two at 6.30 pm and finishes on Friday, December 15. 

If you can't catch Strictly Come Dancing 2023 live, then you can catch up using iPlayer, as the BBC uploads its programming onto its own streaming service for you to watch on demand.

Both of these options cost nothing additional to people who already pay their license fees.

Can you watch Strictly Come Dancing 2023 in the US?

The short answer is no. Unfortunately, Strictly Come Dancing 2023 won't be showing in the US on the usual platforms, either on TV or via a streaming service.

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2023 everywhere else

If you're going to be away from your normal TV setup but still want to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2023, you might run into some problems. Thankfully, you can solve this exact issue with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). 

A VPN lets you change your IP address to that of the area of what you want to watch, meaning you can tune in to your favorite shows or other content even if you're not there. Our favorite is ExpressVPN, which is the No. 1-rated VPN in the world right now according to our sister site, TechRadar.

How to use a VPN to watch any stream

• Download the app at ExpressVPN
• Choose the location of the streaming service you want to watch (UK, US, etc)
• Navigate to the streaming service and start watching!

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ExpressVPN is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to watch what you want from anywhere you want to watch it. 

It's straightforward and easy to use, has great security, is available on loads of streaming devices and, best of all, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out 100% risk-free.