A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has been dealt a huge blow after they were flagged as the favourite to be axed first.
The broadcaster, who candidly admitted he was struggling from day one of training, has been deemed the “most likely to depart.”
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been flagged as the favourite to depart first[/caption]
Entertainment reporter Ross King has been deemed ‘most likely’ to be first to exit[/caption]
The Lorraine host is partnered with Jowita Przystal[/caption]
This Saturday will see the Strictly 2025 show cast take on their first live dance.
While there are no eliminations on Sunday’s episode, Ross King is the hot favourite to be first off the show.
Bookies Coral have placed the entertainment reporter, who is a familiar face on ITV daytime series Lorraine, with odds of 2-1 to be the initial departure.
Coral’s spokesperson John Hill told us: “With no elimination on Strictly this weekend, Ross King is guaranteed to make it through to next weekend, but our odds suggest he is the most likely to depart once voting on elimination begins.”
In the odds, he is closely followed by former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink who has odds of 4-1 to exit first.
Tipping the other end of the scale, John added: “In the outright betting, Lewis Cope is a warm favourite, but he could face tough competition from new contestant, Amber Davies, who is second best to lift the Glitterball Trophy.”
Amber’s last-minute inclusion in the show came after Dani Dyer, 29, had to drop out after revealing she had fractured her foot in rehearsals with pro partner Nikita Kuzmin.
In an emotional update to fans, Dani explained that continuing would risk exacerbating the injury.
Yet The Sun then exclusively revealed the Strictly cast backlash that ensued after Amber – another Love Island champ though with stage, acting and dance experience aplenty – would be stepping into her dance shoes.
ROSS’ STRUGGLES
Meanwhile, Scottish presenter Ross admitted he was struggling with dance training just one day in.
Speaking to Lorraine guest host Ranvir Singh, he explained: “I’ve spent the whole weekend in the bath.
“I’ve just been lying in the bath recovering. I was shattered after Friday.”
He also dropped a key clue that he wouldn’t be reaching the show semi final.
The popular ITV broadcaster, 63, is set for a “very busy pre Christmas time” – with a possible schedule clash set to cause havoc.
Strictly stars who’ve been forced to pull out
Here is a full list of stars who have been forced to quit the long-running BBC show
Dani Dyer (series 23) – forced to pull out of the competition after suffering an ankle injury in rehearsals
Kristian Nairn (series 23) – forced to pull out of the competition on medical grounds
Nick Knowles (series 22) – eliminated from the show following injury
Amanda Abbington (series 21) – pulled out of the competition due to “personal reasons”
Tony Adams (series 20) – pulled out of the competition after sustaining an injury
Nicola Adams (series 18) – axed after partner Katya Jones tested positive for COVID-19
Will Bayley (series 17) – pulled out of the competition after sustaining a knee injury
Jamie Laing (series 17) – pulled out of the competition after suffering a foot injury in rehearsals
Will Young (series 14) – quit the show after struggles with mental and physical health
Jade Johnson (series 7) – pulled out after suffering a knee injury in rehearsals
John Sergeant (series 6) – quit the show despite public popularity after flailing in the leaderboards
Kell Brook (series 5) – pulled out following the death of her father Kenneth
Jimmy Tarbuck (series 4) – pulled out following doctors advice
He will star alongside Rylan Clark, 36, in a production of Cinderella in Southend.
Yet the show stars its run on Saturday, December 13 – while Strictly’s final stages are still in full flow.
This prompted Ranvir – who has also previously competed for the Glitterball Trophy – to intervene.
Ross proudly said: “I am delighted to say Mr Michael West End Harrison has invited me to tread the boards.
“I will be in Cinderella the pantomime and returning as Buttons at the wonderful Cliff’s Pavilion in Southend.”
Ranvir then quizzed Ross: “I love panto but how are you going to fit it around Strictly, that’s my question?
“Is he [Ross] going to be there for any rehearsals, this one?”
Ross then joked: “I am just going to turn up on the night aren’t I?”
As the Lorraine episode wrapped, Ranvir added: “Ross congratulations.
“You’re going to have a very busy pre Christmas time,” to which he cheered: “Bring it on.
“You never know until you give it a go.”
Meanwhile, he was also praised for his 100 per cent effort and “hard work and commitment” by his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal.
Ross is hot favourite to be eliminated next week with odds of 2-1[/caption]
Jowita previously praised Ross’ ‘hard work and commitment’[/caption]
He previously admitted he had been struggling with training since day one[/caption]
