Reflecting on Strictly Finale and 2026 Predictions!

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Chapters

00:00 Swinging into Predictions

05:02 Christmas Reflections and Generational Wealth

10:08 P Diddy and the Documentary Revelations

15:07 Pop Culture Predictions for 2026

23:23 Navigating Personal Expectations and Relationships

26:28 The Quirky World of UK Pantomimes

27:44 Reality TV: The Traitors and Its Social Commentary

41:15 The Future of Reality Shows and Predictions

47:33 Marvel's Evolution and Fan Reactions

48:50 Stranger Things Finale: Expectations vs. Reality

52:35 The Impact of Streaming on Content Creation

55:14 Predictions for American Politics and Global Events

56:58 New Year's Resolutions: Reflections and Aspirations

01:01:01 Engagement Talks and Relationship Dynamics

01:08:27 Betting on Reality Shows: Risks and Rewards

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Alexis Warr & George Clarke REVEAL ALL About Strictly Finale!

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00:00 Introduction & Holiday Spirit

02:57 Reflections on Performance & Competition

05:59 Life on Tour: Funny Stories & Behind the Scenes

08:59 Christmas Traditions & Family Celebrations

11:55 My Favorite Christmas Movies & Gifts

14:59 Disney Channel Nostalgia: Ranking the Shows

28:46 Childhood Favorites: Disney Moments

30:04 Ranking Iconic Disney Channel Shows

31:40 Most Memorable Disney Characters & Relationships

33:45 How Disney Shaped My Childhood

37:30 Strictly Come Dancing Journey

39:52 Favorite Strictly Moments

45:54 Reflections on Growth & Confidence

49:57 Final Thoughts & Future Plans

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00:00 – Kicking Things Off + My TikTok Hot Take

03:02 – Wild Tour Stories & Behind-the-Scenes Moments

05:53 – How I Ended Up Dancing on Strictly (and What Went Down)

08:55 – TV Life: Live Shows, Chaos & Unexpected Moments

12:03 – Strictly Secrets: Food, Backstage Routine & More

15:03 – The Emotional Side of Performing (Yep, I Nearly Cried)

18:05 – What You DON’T See: Production Tricks & Crowd Reactions

29:26 – Handling Curveballs in Dance Competitions

32:43 – Public Voting: The Stress, The Drama, The Reality

35:11 – Dealing With Online Hate (and Staying Sane)

38:00 – How Content Creators Actually Shape These Shows

42:40 – More Strictly BTS: The Stuff Nobody Talks About

45:29 – How Dance Styles & Performances Have Evolved

51:26 – Where Content Creation in Entertainment Is Heading

56:40 – Why Good Partnerships Make or Break a Dance

01:01:10 – Looking Back: What the Whole Experience Taught Me

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