This weekend, Strictly Come Dancing is going all out as the celebs compete in the ballroom to make Blackpool.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will welcome the celebrities back to the dancefloor with routines they hope will earn them a place at the iconic Tower Ballroom next weekend.
The judges are ready to score every step, and the viewer vote will once again play a crucial role in deciding who moves forward and who risks facing the dreaded dance-off.
At risk of heading home this week is Shayne Ward, who has been struggling to keep up with the pack.
After finding himself in the bottom two twice, Shayne was recently saved by the judges last week when they sent Dr. Punam home instead.
This time, however, his odds aren’t looking so good.
He and pro partner Nancy Xu will dance a Rumba to Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper.
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “The nine-strong Strictly field will be cut down to eight following this weekend’s show, and Shayne Ward looks in danger of performing his last dance in the competition.
“The English singer is our odds-on favourite at 10/11 to be the next contestant eliminated from the show following a second appearance in the dance-off last weekend.”
Yet, Strictly is known for its surprises, and Shayne could still have a dramatic twist up his sleeve to keep him in the running.
Meanwhile, comedian Chris McCausland is at the opposite end of the spectrum, standing as the show’s clear frontrunner.
With his charm and humour lighting up the ballroom, Chris has won over audiences and appears to be the top pick for the glitterball trophy.
This weekend, he and pro partner Dianne Buswell will dace a Couple’s Choice to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon
Following closely behind are Tasha Ghouri and Sarah Hadland, both of whom are showing strong potential yet remain in Chris’s shadow as the competition intensifies.
Tune in to BBC One this Saturday and Sunday for Strictly Come Dancing.
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