BBC enthusiasts are predicting Toyah Wilcox might face the chop in tomorrow’s elimination after detecting “tension” between the performer and her dancing partner Neil Jones.
Despite being earmarked by bookmakers to bow out, the judging panel commended Toyah for major strides forward compared to the previous show. Opening the critiques, Anton du Beke remarked: “That move at the beginning reminded me of Blackpool last year when Craig was crawling across a bar. This was a thousand times better than last week. More of that please.”
However, Craig Revel Horwood voiced his dissent: “Well it wasn’t a thousand times, that’s a slight exaggeration.” He continued with critique highlighting: “It was flat-footed,” but also conceded: “I loved your energy,” reports .
Shirley Ballas chimed in with warmth: “Give her a little cuddle from me because that was much better than last week. Last week to this week, definitely better marks.
“I’m going to call you my rock chick because I lived in Texas for five years, and when I hear that music, I just go back there, I can see all those people doing the line dances and doing the different types of Jives. You had windmills in there, a windmill. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a windmill on Strictly.”
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Fans think there is tension between Toyah and Neil (Image: BBC)
However, despite the encouragement from the judges, audience members have voiced concerns over the harmony of Toyah and Neil’s duo, with one viewer commenting: “I’m sensing tension with Toyah and Neil. #Strictly.”
Another echoed the sentiment replying: “Me too! At the beginning, on the stairs, he was proper looking at her and she totally blanked him.” (sic)
Views among fans are mixed regarding the partnership of Toyah and Neil on the dance floor. A fan expressed disappointment: “There’s something about Toyah and Neil together which just doesn’t work. Shame. I like her but she’s not coming across that great. #Strictly.”
Another viewer critiqued the dynamic, saying: “It’s all about Neil in the partnership with Toyah I’m so annoyed. Others play to their partners’ strengths #Strictly.”
Toyah and Neil are at risk of being eliminated (Image: BBC)
The possibility of an early exit loomed as another wrote: “Might as well say goodbye to Toyah tonight, there’s no way she’s not going tomorrow #Strictly.”
However, others sang a different tune with one supporter sharing: “Don’t understand people’s hate for Toyah and Neil. Love them. Toyah has greatly improved this week.”
Praising their latest performance, someone else chimed in: “Toyah and Neil’s Jive was just a bundle of fun tonight. Who could not enjoy the Tina Turner classic music too. Toyah is looking good and full of energy. Fingers crossed for tonight.”
With tension mounting ahead of Sunday’s results, one couple faces elimination in the series’ first cut. Those finding themselves with the lowest votes will encounter the dreaded dance-off, with Toyah appearing vulnerable at this stage.
Toyah Wilcox and Neil Jones (Image: BBC)
Chad Yeomans of Betway communicated the odds to Express.co.uk, stating: “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 went on to say: “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 .
“Chris dazzled the audience with his first performance, and his natural charm and wit have vaulted him into serious contention for the Glitterball trophy.”
returns to One on Sunday.