stars Toyah Wilcox and Neil Jones have been dealt a crushing blow just hours before the show’s first elimination.
According to the bookmakers’ latest odds, the duo is set for an early exit from the competition as they are the favourites to be eliminated.
Betway spokesperson, Chad Yeomans told Express.co.uk: After scored just 12 points on Strictly’s opening night, she’s now the 7/4 favourite to leave the competition first.
“Following closely behind, former footballer is 3/1, and TV presenter is 5/1, which means both men are at risk this weekend of being booted from the ballroom!”
He added: “Meanwhile, comedian is stealing the spotlight, with his odds to win the show slashed from 10/1 to 7/2, making him the joint-favourite alongside .
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Toyah Wilcox and Neil Jones are at risk of being eliminated first (Image: BBC)
Chris dazzled the audience with his first performance, and his natural charm and wit have vaulted him into serious contention for the Glitterball trophy!”
Last week, despite receiving a huge cheer from the crowd following their routine, Toyah and Neil failed to impress the judges.
Craig Revel Horwood kicked off the feedback by saying: “For me, it lacked aggression. It really did, you were leaping around.
“This is like a prowling dance, you should be in your knees and I felt like you were being lifted, you went off the wrong foot a couple of times as well, we lost timing, we lost connection.”
Toyah Wilcox and Neil Jones will take to the dancefloor (Image: BBC)
As the audience began to boo, Motsi Mabuse cut in: “Listen, Craig, I feel like this dance has never met Toyah. Even Neil didn’t know what was happening.
“I am going, I am going, nobody is going to stop me, not even Craig. You were pushing him, I saw Neil at one point lifting you so those legs don’t move.”
“Her feet were nowhere near the floor, Motsi,” Craig interrupted as Shirley Ballas interjected: “Well actually I think it does matter and I think what Craig said was absolutely right. Please hold her hand while I deliver this message.
“You have the most competitive spirit, I want to say that first of all, I think you came out here and you wanted to give it your all and you did your best.
Unfortunately, less is more, and poor Neil looked like he was going for a walk in the park. I have danced with Neil and he’s beautiful to dance with so we need listening skills, we need to calm it a little bit.”
returns to One on Saturday.