BBC Strictly Come Dancing star to make final appearance this weekend and pro says 'it's about time'

Shayne Ward is the bookies’ current favourite to leave Strictly Come Dancing this weekend, and former Strictly winner Ola Jordan agrees – but says, “It’s about time Wynne was in the bottom two”. Mecca Bingo has teamed up with Ola Jordan, former Strictly Come Dancing professional, to share her thoughts on who could be at risk ahead of this weekend’s episode.

“This weekend, I think Shayne and Nancy are at risk with their Rumba – the Rumba is a tricky dance for the celebrity partners so I would definitely say they’re at risk," Ola said. "JB and Lauren could be at risk with their Samba, too. I also think it’s possibly time for Wynne to be in the bottom two. I don’t think it’s Pete and Jowita’s time yet, their Couple’s Choice might be quite good!

Ola concludes, "I think Shayne is at risk this weekend, then it’s between JB and Wynne.” Simon Kew, spokesperson from Grosvenor Sport, said: “The competition heats up a notch this weekend as the remaining nine Strictly couples will battle it out on the dancefloor once again. They’ll be hoping to make it through to the half-way point of the series, which sees the celebrities perform in the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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"Shayne Ward remains our favourite to leave this weekend. He was 6/4 to be eliminated last weekend but defied the odds – but now he’s been priced at 10/11. They’ve got the Rumba this weekend which is a hard dance – Shayne has really got to give a stellar performance to stay.

“Shayne sits 5 ^th in the leaderboard, whilst others in the competition find themselves in the danger zone too – with Wynne, JB and Pete hot on his dancing heels in the elimination betting.” He said: “The second favourite to be eliminated is Wynne Evans. He was 7/2 to leave the competition last weekend, but now he’s priced up at 7/4, so he could be at risk. Wynne and his dance partner Katya Jones are dancing the American Smooth to Grace Kelly by MIKA. Will we be seeing him in Blackpool?

“Pete Wicks is priced up at 8/1, although it appears evident that he has a big following so he could easily be safe this weekend. He’s dancing to Couple’s Choice, which fans have argued it’s a free pass through to Blackpool.

“Elsewhere in the elimination market, Jamie and Montell are both priced at 10/1, Tasha 80/1, Chris and Sarah both 100/1.”