Strictly Come Dancing 2019, grand final live: high-scoring, tear-stained finale sees favourites Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse lift glitterball trophy

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The grand final saw perfect 10 paddles raised and tears fall.

Here are all the major talking points and social media reaction from this year’s climactic live show…

Super sub Kelvin Fletcher was a worthy winner

All the stats were on the soap actor-turned-racing driver's side coming into this final. He was the highest scorer in the contest, had topped the leaderboard three times in the past four weeks and was the bookies' odds-on favourite.

Yet former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his pro partner Oti Mabuse still took risks in the final, with two exposing and technically tricky Latin dances performed out of hold. Their sensuous, seductive rumba left the judges swooning (and objectifying him in a cringe-making manner). Their hips-a-popping samba left them speechless.

The glitterball deal was surely sealed, however, by their spectacular showdance - the best of the night's three by a country mile. This jukebox-themed, jam-packed retro routine incorporated six different dance styles and many of their most memorable moments from the series, deservedly scoring a perfect 40 points.

The judges scored his arch rival Karim Zeroual - the other of the contest's 'Special Ks' - just ahead on the night but Kelvin was the deserving winner. Even more so when you consider that he had no prior dance experience, in contrast to his two fellow finalists, and wasn't even supposed to be in the contest.

He was parachuted into the contest at short notice when Jamie Laing injured his foot in the launch show. This turned out to be a ballroom blessing in disguise because Kelvin has emerged as the breakout star. He trained ferociously hard and discovered a true love of dance. He brought charisma and masculinity to every routine. He was the content's king of Latin but his ballroom became just as good.

A popular and worthy winner, then. Except possibly with acolytes of Anton du Beke.

No fairytale ending for Emma and Anton

Some Strictly fans believed it was written in the stars. After 17 series of loyal hoofing service, this had been stalwart pro Anton du Beke's best ever year. He scored his first 10s and reached only his second final. Did he at last have a partner to take him all the way?

Not quite. EastEnders actress Emma Barton was a Strictly superfan who got all the way to the final but fell just short. She finished bottom of the scoreboard, albeit only by two points, but had been a tad overmarked out of sheer sentimentality.

Her Charleston was huge fun, her Viennese waltz was dreamily elegant and her showdance provide pure Hollywood glamour but her dancing simply wasn't up to the standard of her two rivals. She'd become an excellent ballroom performer but her Latin certainly wasn't up to champion standard.

Strictly viewers tend to make the right decisions in the end and they resisted the temptation to reward Tony Beak for 15 years of entertainment. Instead they backed the superior dancer.

Still, as the last celebrity female standing, Emma can be proud. As she sobbed to her proud partner: “King of Ballroom, thank you for letting me be your Queen.”

Karim topped scoreboard but lacked public popularity

CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual was the most naturally talented, technically superior dancer in the contest but that doesn't count for everything in Strictly world. He and pro partner Amy Dowden came into this final as the rank outsiders, after appearing in the dreaded dance-off twice in the past three weeks.

Their three routines in this final were remarkably accomplished. Their well-tailored quickstep dazzled, their Hairspray jive wowed and although their wafty contemporary showdance felt like an end-of-term show, the judges were impressed by its skill and storytelling.

Two perfect 40s and a 39 meant that Karim only dropped a single point out of 120 yet he still left many viewers cold. He was too good, too stage-schooled, lacked chemistry with Amy and was a little too luvvie-ish, forever weeping, over-emoting and thanking everyone a tad ostentatiously.

Karim is one hell of a dancer and a West End stage career might well beckon but he ultimately lacked warmth and likeability, always looking like a losing finalist rather than a champion. So it proved.

Anton du Beke should bow out on a high

The much-discussed Anton du Beke romp towards the glitterball trophy didn't quite materialise and rightly since it would have been a triumph for popularity over pure ability.

However, the King of Ballroom enjoyed his most successful Strictly series alongside partner Emma Barton. He came third with Lesley Garrett in the first ever series but since those were the days of two-way finals, he departed in the semis. Anton reached the 2015 final with Katie Derham in 2015 but they finished fourth. Here he went one better on both counts but the title proved a dance step too far.

There has been speculation about Anton hanging up his dancing shoes for years. He's now 53, 16 years senior to the next oldest male pro (Neil Jones). His lack of versatility and Latin ability is becoming more apparent with each passing series.

We would love dear old Anton to move onto the judging panel or perhaps a role on spin-off show It Takes Two but he might never get a better opportunity to depart the dancefloor with his head held high.

No nepotism as Oti Mabuse deserved pro win

It was only the most churlish of commentators on social media who raised an eyebrow at the victory for professional dancer Oti Mabuse, due to the presence of her big sister Motsi on the judging panel. Oti and her celebrity partner Kelvin Fletcher got no favours and didn't need them anyway.

Three month ago, when her original partner Jamie Laing got crocked during the launch show, Oti wasn't even sure she'd get a replacement. Then Kelvin arrived, surprised everyone with that week one samba and suddenly they were strong contenders.

Oti has since coached and managed Kelvin expertly. She's choreographed routines that were tricky enough to challenge him and maintain improvement, harnessed his natural Latin ability, refined his ballroom technique and themed entertaining routines to exploit his acting ability.

'Team Floti', as they were dubbed, formed a hard-working, mutually respectful partnership, as evidenced by Kelvin flying Oti's mother over from South Africa as a surprise for the Blackpool show.

She arguably should have won three years ago with Danny Mac. Now, in her fifth series, the popular pro finally got her hands on the glitterball and it was grin-inducing to see.

Taylor Swift added serious star wattage

Strictly's musical guests can be erratic in quality but the BBC bookers hit paydirt for this showpiece occasion. The presence of A-list Pennsylvania popstrel Taylor Swift in the ballroom was impressively starry and would have attracted many a younger viewer. 

The birthday girl, who turned 30 yesterday, perched at the piano to perform her brilliant ballad "Lover”, while choreographic accompaniment came from six of the Strictly pros. This was classily low-key, spine-tingling stuff.  Swifty Come Dancing, anyone?

Class of 2019 returned for rousing finale

It's always a celebratory moment in each final when the year’s eliminated contestants all return to the ballroom for one last group dance. Yet this reunion routine was particularly joyous. The enjoyably chaotic, crowd-pleasing number incorporated all their signature moves from the series.

Hence we were treated to Dev Griffin’s streetdancing genie, James Cracknell’s pancake-flipping, David James as Batman, Magic Mike Bushell on a fireman’s pole, Michelle Visage vogueing, Viscountess Emma Weymouth doing Downton Abbey, Anneka Rice running around, Alex Scott doing Sister Act, foxtrotting Saffron Barker, Catherine Tyldesley’s “Single Ladies” moves with Johannes Radebe and Chris Ramsey's 'Uptown Funk' salsa. 

Will Bayley was supposed to be the sole absentee but even he surprised us by coming down from Aberdeen, where he was with his Paralympic team-mates for tomorrow’s Sports Personality Of The Year awards show, to join the fun.

It brought back memories, raised several chuckles and was an irresistible way to end the series.

Cracker of a final. Now roll on Christmas special

No need for sparkly withdrawal symptoms just yet. There are a mere 11 days to wait for the annual festive special.

At 4.40pm on Christmas Day, six former contestants - namely Chizzy Akudolu, Debbie McGee, Gemma Atkinson, Joe Sugg, Mark Wright and Richard Arnold - will perform Yuletide routines in a bid for the Strictly Star trophy.

Check back here for our review and more Strictly news as it happens. Until then, for one last time this year: keeeeeep dancing!

10:03PM

Last live show in full

Here’s your routine-by-routine recap of the grand glitterball final…

9:12PM

Credits roll on the series

A worthy winner and a rousing ending. Please stay with us for analysis and social media reaction…

9:11PM

Kelvin and Oti lift the glitterball trophy

Kelvin has a wobble in his voice and dampness in his eyes, bless him. Oti and indeed her sister Motsi are tearful. Kelvin thanks everyone sincerely, while Oti pays tribute to his work ethic, her mascara streaking,

They embrace and lift the bauble as sparks fly. The class of 2019 invade the dancefloor to hoist them shoulder high. Confetti and streamers fall again as everyone claps along to Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family'. A rousing, communal climax.

9:07PM

Kelvin Fletcher is crowned the winner

Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse become the 17th champions of Strictly Come Dancing.

9:06PM

Decision time

Right then, hoofing fans, this is it. Time for dramatic light and loooooong… tension-building… pauses... as we find out who’s the Strictly 2019 champion. Any last predictions? I'm rooting for Kelvin but it go either way.

9:00PM

Chris Ramsey's back

The defeated semi-finalist brings the 'Uptown Funk' to round off proceedings, Streamers and confetti fall. That was lovely. Great fun.

8:58PM

Class of 2019 return

Always a celebratory moment as this year’s eliminated contestants all return to the ballroom for one last group dance to 'Love Really Hurts Without You' by Billy Ocean.

Will Bayley is there after all, albeit moving gingerly. The enjoyably chaotic routine incorporates all their signature moves from the series. Tick them off like bingo. Anneka Rice does feathers. Viscountess Emma Weymouth does Downton and Alex Scott does Beyoncé.

We’ve got Dev Griffin’s streetdancing genie, James Cracknell’s pancake-flipping, David James as Batman, Magic Mike Bushell on a fireman’s pole, Michelle Visage’s vogueing, Catherine Tyldesley’s “Single Ladies” moves with Johannes Radebe… Ah, memories.

8:49PM

Birthday girl Taylor Swift in the ballroom

Musical guest time and it’s an A-list one in the shape of Pennsylvania popstrel Taylor Swift. The globe-conquering superstar turned 30 yesterday, so is celebrating beneath the glitterball.

A low-key Tay-Tay is sitting at the piano to perform her ballad "Lover”, written about her British actor boyfriend Joe Alwyn (who you can see on the BBC this Christmas in A Christmas Carol, Dickens/celebrity gossip fans). Choreographic accompaniment comes from six of the Strictly pros.

8:39PM

Final leaderboard

Karim and Amy at the top. Kelvin and Oti just a point behind. Emma and Anton two behind them. But it's viewer votes that will decide the winner.

8:34PM

Kelvin and Oti’s samba

Last dance now. Their couple’s favourite is the routine from way back in week one that announced their late arrival. After surprise package Kelvin booty-popped, hip-shook and shoulder-shimmied, Bruno Tonioli said he’d "started a chain reaction of hot flushes around the country”. It notched 32 points, the highest week one score for five years. Plenty of Latin spice and a Rio carnival of a routine. Olé!

Music: “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” by Celia Cruz

Judges’ verdict: Shirley says “you've left me speechless.” Bruno says “this guy is the samba king, the things you do with your bum and hips is mesmerising, what you have achieved over the past 13 weeks is extraordinary, you're incredible.” Craig says “I had a small problem with the bounce action but I'm prepared to overlook it, brave to do the samba and rumba, your hips are insane, you smashed it.” Motsi concludes “a samba of the highest level, you put your heart and soul into that dance”.

Judges' scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. Seven up on first time around.

8:25PM

Emma and Anton’s Viennese waltz

The couple’s favourite is their Viennese from back in week four, set to Stephen Sondheim’s weepy Broadway classic. This is the routine that gave judge Motsi Mabuse goosebumps and made her tell Emma: “You’ve arrived!” It scored 35 points last time and Emma’s frame should have improved since then. Elegance and emotional storytelling as they spin, twirl and float around the floor. Fleckerls and pivots ahoy. Much improved.

Music: “Send in the Clowns” by Barbra Streisand

Judges’ verdict: Motsi says “stunning, beauty of movement and believable acting skills.” Shirley says “poised, presented, feminine, the cuddle at the end brought a tear to my eye.” Bruno says “immaculate storytelling but the dancing was as good, my love.” Craig concludes “missed a couple of heels on your pivots - just saying, darling - class beyond class, gaw-jus”. He shushes the hecklers from the balcony with “quiet in the rafters!”.

Judges' scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. Still no 40 for Anton.

8:16PM

Karim and Amy’s jive

The couple’s favourite, unsurprisingly, is their jive from Musicals Week a fortnight ago - the routine that scored the first perfect 40 of the series and was hailed by Bruno as “the best jive we've ever seen on Strictly.” (Jay McGuiness and Jill Halfpenny are drafting their complaint emails as we speak). It’s a monochrome Sixties-style party dance, packed full of kicks, flicks and tricks. Flying leaps, pirouettes and showmanship. Feelgood, upbeat, lightning in a bottle.

Music: “You Can't Stop the Beat” from Hairspray

Judges’ verdict: Craig says “you remind me of me, darling, it's like looking in a mirror, absolutely a-may-zing.” Motsi says “you couldn't have done anything better today, you're the best.” Shirley says “dancing and work ethic go without saying, you're so inspiring for the young generation, came back fighting when you were low and a true gentleman.” Bruno concludes “I'm always right, it was the best jive ever on Strictly, professional standard”.

Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 40 points. His second perfect 40 tonight. He's only dropped one point across three dances but I suspect he won't get quite enough votes.

8:10PM

Special Ks tied at the top

Kelvin and Karim now deadlocked on 79 points out of 80 so far. Emma just behind on 77.

8:04PM

Kelvin and Oti’s showdance

Set to the 1959 song, later covered by Lulu, this is a pink-clad, jam-packed retro showdance. They start off inside a jukebox, then jump down onto the dancefloor. The fast, full-on number incorporates six different dance styles: lindyhop, jive, Charleston, quickstep, tango and Argentine tango (even though they haven’t danced it). There are neat nods to their memorable moments from the series, including those flying press-ups from Blackpool. Spot of moonwalk and Northern soul. A few Elvis moves, big lifts, then a nice change of pace. This is a cracker. A showreel of his best bit. Spin and sparks to end. Brilliant. Oti barely staying in her top towards the end.

Music: Shout” by The Isley Brothers

Judges’ verdict: Bruno says “I'm rocked, shaken, stirred and exhilarated, it was a tour de force, 13 weeks condensed into one dance.” Craig says “I loved every single minute.” Motsi says “I have no words” and gets tearful. Shirley concludes “pushed the limits, great technique, it had everything”.

Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 40 points, tying him at the top with Karim.

7:55PM

Emma and Anton’s showdance

The 1936 classic soundtracks a Fred & Ginger-style number. E,,a in a blue feathered grok descends from the ceiling. Old-style Hollywood glamour, fast and jazzy, razzle-dazzle with a bit of tap and a cane section in the middle. This is the sort of showdance that worked in the final for winners Tom Chambers and Ore Oduba. An omen?  Slightly lumpen lifts and Emma struggling with the rhythm in places, losing sync, but sparkly fun,  spectacular styling and a big finish.

Music: “Let Yourself Go” by Irving Berlin

Judges’ verdict: Shirley says “immaculate choreography, totally enjoyed it.” Bruno says “hooray or Hollywood and hooray for Emma, it works.” Craig says “slight hesitation on the steps, I had that set at my 50th birthday, flashy and full-on, loved the style and loved the dance.” Motsi concludes “nerves showed but it was classy, glitzy and glamorous”.

Judges' scores: 8, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 38 points. Generous.

7:44PM

Karim and Amy’s showdance

Set to a cover of the anthem from The Greatest Showman, this is a dreamy and ethereal contemporary dance. Feelgood free movement charting the youngest couple’s journey from childhood to the Strictly final. Barefoot, white-clad and full of emotion. Lots of leaps and pirouettes, then some floorwork. Very accomplished but all very balletic and not terribly ballroom. A confetti-as-water effect. Lovely and skilled but a little stage school-ish for me. Karim in tears at the end.

Music: “A Million Dreams” by Pink

Judges’ verdict: Motsi says “perfect dance for you, showcased your talent and feeling, you made my dancing heart happy.” Shirley says “so moving, freedom and expression, congratulations to Amy, you've worked wonders.” Bruno says “felt like a dream, danced like an angel, honest and truthful, never lose that passion, regardless of what happens tonight.” Craig concludes “technically demanding, out of sync in the fountain, but theatrical storytelling and emotion all there”.

Judges' scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points - the third 39 out of four dances so far.

7:42PM

Karim top after one dance

But there's nothing in it, with Kelvin and Emma just a single point behind.

7:41PM

Tom Allen on the Ts & Cs

Last surprise guest of the series now as the hilariously camp comedian, clad in tails, pops up on Claudia’s balcony to read out the voting smallprint, ending with the traditional handover “Tess…”

7:32PM

Kelvin and Oti’s rumba

The judges’ pick is from week four - a rare rumba for a final. This was one of Kelvin’s routines which sent the judges all aflutter, with Craig saying it "oozed machismo, it was filth” and Motsi adding: "That's my sister, stop it!" It scored 36 points - can the couple turn those nines into 10s? Shirley wants details, chemistry and continuous body motion. Black-clad, sensual and seductive. Controlled turns and spins. Great romantic connection. Kelvin leading well and it sizzles away beautifully.

Music: “Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers

Judges’ verdict: Craig says “I'm hot under the collar, darling, it was believable but above all, masculine.”  Motsi says “you used your muscles well, it was too much last time so I'm glad I'm saw it twice.” Shirley fans herself and says “you're all the sunshine I need, oily like a lava lamp, superb technique, credit to the teacher.” Bruno concludes “we've reached melting point, it was sensual and romantic, sizzling chemistry, you went from sculptural to fluid and opened up the lines gorgeously”.

Judges' scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. Level with Emma.

7:26PM

Emma and Anton’s Charleston

The last woman standing and the judges have picked their Charleston from Musicals Week just a fortnight ago. “You just fast-tracked your way to the final,” said head judge Shirley Ballas, prophetically. First time around it scored a hat-trick of 10s for 39pts, Anton’s highest ever score. Emma’s back in her red fringed flapper dress and is in her element. Full of bounce, bags for character, goofy faces and that all important swivel. Can they go one better and get the full 40? Craig wants some extra refinement and polish on the finishes. Not sure she's managing it, this looks a little heavy in places and not perfectly in-sync.

Music: “Thoroughly Modern Millie” from the musical of the same name

Judges’ verdict: Bruno says “you're my favourite flapper ever, sold it and played the part with flair.” Craig says “there was a sync issue but that routine would be right at home in the West End.” Motsi says “details and energy on-point, your eyes sparkled more than my outfit, darling.” Shirley concludes “last lady standing and you did not disappoint, one of the most enjoyable Charlestons I've ever watched and Anton you were fabulous”.

Judges' scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points - same as last time.

7:15PM

Karim and Amy’s quickstep

The judges’ pick is their well-tailored quickstep from week seven. Shirley said it was "one of the best quicksteps I've seen”, while Craig declared it "totally stunning". It scored 39, one point short of perfection. Can it get a full house of 10s this time around? Get rid of the gapping, says Craig Revel Horwood. It's fast, flicky and full of jazzy style. Lovely T-shape frame. Minor footwork hesitation mid-routine but flying elegantly and smoothly around the floor. Will Craig be reaching for that 10 paddle?

Music: Mr Pinstripe Suit” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Judges’ verdict: Shirley says “what a way to open the show, no gapping, beautiful frame, you were a star.” Bruno says “pure ballroom bliss, detail and musicality were perfection, you made it current too.” Craig says “you did mind the gap, darling.” Motsi concludes “it was great first time but you've matured, played around with it and it was electrifying”. We could be in for a full house here.

Judges' scores: 10, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 40 points. Third maximum of the series and Karim's notched two of those.

7:14PM

Our Strictly stars

The couples reappear and their outfits give us our first clues. Looks like it's the judges' choice of dances first up.

7:12PM

Frockwatch

Time for our final fashion face-off of the series. Claudia Winkleman is sporting a monochrome get-up with frilly white shirt and black trousers. Tess Daly in a bronze sequinned full-length halterneck frock. Claudia just edges it.

7:10PM

Celebs arrive too

The three finalists are introduced. Awkward mum-dancing and dad-dancing ahoy.

7:09PM

Pros open the show

We kick off with a moody group number from the pro troupe white outfits on a neon-lit dancefloor, set to 'Higher Love'.

The three pro finalists make their entrance: Oti Mabuse, Amy Dowden and, of course, Dame Anton du Beke.

7:07PM

Cue clapalong credits

Three couples on this title sequence will be slugging it out for victory tonight, while 11 will be returning to the danceloor for one last boogie. Will Bayley won't, sadly.

7:06PM

And we’re off!

We open with a cute tension-building VT set in an empty ballroom. Let's hope those seats are filled tonight.

7:03PM

Let ballroom battle commence

We’ve had 13 weeks, 11 eliminations, two injury dropouts and several million sequins.

Now just three celebrities are left standing and that garish glitterball trophy is within reach.

So who will take the bauble home for Christmas? Two minutes until we go over to Elstree Studios ballroom…

7:00PM

Showdances could prove crucial

As we know from previous finals, the showdance can make or break their hopes.

One magical showdance could propel any of our trio to victory and we'll see three contrasting ones tonight.

Hold tight, it's five minutes until the big one...

6:57PM

Will Shirley be twirly?

Head judge Shirley Ballas suffered a shock injury last night. She's currently performing in panto (Jack and the Beanstalk at Darlington’s Hippodrome, in case you’re wondering) and pulled her hamstring during Friday’s performance.

Will that affect the Queen of Latin's grand entrance or participation in any group dances tonight? Just eight minutes until we find out...

6:55PM

Class of 2019 return but no Will Bayley

Always a celebratory moment as this year’s eliminated contestants all return to the ballroom for one last group dance.

The only absentee is Will Bayley, who is still recuperating from knee injury and is up in Aberdeen with his Paralympic team-mates for tomorrow night’s Sports Personality Of The Year awards show.

Ten minutes to wait now...

6:52PM

Taylor Swift shakes it off tonight

Musical guest tonight is an impressive booking: pop superstar Taylor Swift. Swifty Come Dancing anyone?

6:50PM

Place your ballroom bets

According to bookies, the man to put your money on is Kelvin Fletcher, with 2/5 odds on him lifting the glitterball.

Emma Barton is 9/4, while Karim Zeroual is the rank outsider at 12/1.

Just 15 minutes until that ba-ba-da theme tune...

6:44PM

Chris Ramsey just missed out

Last weekend’s tense semi-final saw Geordie joker Chris Ramsey and his pro partner Karen Hauer depart the dancefloor.

It was bittersweet to see the popular pair go but the right decision. They lit up the series with their entertaining routines and endearing partnership but weren’t worthy finalists.

Twenty minutes until showtime...

6:35PM

No dance business like showdance business

This will separate the contenders from the pretenders, as Len Goodman used to say.

If the finalists thought mastering two full routines last week was tough, they’re now on an even steeper learning curve because it’s three dances apiece: the judges’ pick, the couple’s favourite (their choices were revealed on last night’s spin-off show It Takes Two) and, of course, the no-rules, no-hold-barred, anything-goes showdance.

Expect lifts, tricks, themes, storytelling and all manner of risk-taking razzle-dazzle.

Half an hour to wait…

6:30PM

From Downing Street to dancing feet

Now that a certain other public-voted race is over, it’s time for the main event. After three months of steps, sequins and surprise eliminations, glitterball glory now beckons. We’ve reached the grand final of Strictly 2019 and it’s all to dance for.

At 7.05pm on BBC One, our last three surviving pro-celebrity couples must tackle three full routines apiece for the first time: one chosen by the judges, the couples’ previous favourite from the series and, of course, the famous showdance - always a series highlight.

With more steps than ever to learn, the pressure has been on in the training rooms. Who will rise to the showpiece occasion and succeed Stacey Dooley as Strictly’s 17th champion: Emma Barton, Karim Zeroual or Kelvin Fletcher?

As if further intrigue were needed, an additional sub-plot is that it would be a first glitterball trophy for any of their three professional partners.

Although the judges will mark the routines as usual, their scores are just for guidance tonight. The winning couple will be decided by viewers votes alone.

We'll be liveblogging from 6.30pm, providing build-up, rolling coverage, recaps, analysis and sequin-spangled sarcasm. Please join us - and join in too. You can email me on michael.hogan@ telegraph.co.uk, tweet me on @michaelhogan or leave comments at the bottom of this blog. I'll keep an eye on them all and report the highlights here.

Nearly time to staaaaart glitterball trophy-lifting…