Favourite to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing in musicals week

The Strictly judges react to Craig awarding a perfect 10

Strictly Come Dancing’s remaining celebrities take on the hits of Broadway and the West End this week.

With only six contestants left, the pressure is mounting as the competition races towards the grand final.

The glitterball trophy is now tantalisingly in sight with the semi-finals next weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing glitterball logo

This week, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will host another dazzling night of sequins, showstopping routines, and high-stakes drama in Musicals Week.

The judges’ scores will play a crucial role, but the public vote will ultimately decide who gets to dance another week and who faces elimination.

Pete Wicks is tipped as the favourite to leave this weekend after narrowly avoiding the dance-off so far.

Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal

Pete, who found himself at the bottom of the leaderboard last week with 29 points for his Tango to Easy Lover by Philip Bailey & Phil Collins, is under significant pressure.

His Waltz to Somewhere from West Side Story, alongside pro partner Jowita Przystal, will be crucial if he’s to stay in the competition.

Olympian Montell Douglas is also once again in the danger zone, with now three appearances in the dance-off making her the second favourite for elimination.

Last week Montell saw out Jamie Borthwick who was voted-off in a unanimous vote by the judges.

Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal

Meanwhile, At the top of the leaderboard, Chris McCausland has become a fan favourite.

His humour, charm, and growing dance skills have made him a strong contender for the glitterball trophy. Partnered with Dianne Buswell, Chris will tackle a Quickstep to You’re The Top from Anything Goes this week, aiming to cement his place as the one to beat.

Meanwhile, Tasha Ghouri and Sarah Hadland are also performing strongly, with Tasha last week scoring the first perfect 40 of the series so far.

Catch all the action this Saturday and Sunday night on BBC One and iPlayer.