Strictly Come Dancing is heating up as the popular competition kicks off its Musicals Week, with the remaining five couples vying for a place in the semi-finals. Each pair will take to the stage at Elstree to perform dances to songs from beloved West End shows. As the competition intensifies, some participants face the looming threat of elimination.
Last week, the show bid farewell to Alex Kingston, who found herself in the dance-off against Balvinder Sopal. Despite facing the dance-off five times, Balvinder, alongside her partner Julian Caillon, has repeatedly managed to stay in the competition. Speculation surrounds whether this week will mark Balvinder’s final performance, as the pressure mounts for all couples.
The couples and their chosen performances this week include:
– Lewis and Katya: Salsa to “Dance At The Gym” from West Side Story
– Amber and Nikita: Charleston to “Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat” from Guys And Dolls
– George and Alexis: Argentine Tango to “The Point Of No Return” from Phantom Of The Opera
– Balvinder and Julian: Viennese Waltz to “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman
– Karen and Carlos: “The Rhythm Of Life” from Sweet Charity
George Clarke Faces ‘Curse’ Prediction
YouTuber George Clarke has emerged as a strong contender this season, yet a prediction from his friend could jeopardize his chances. During a recent podcast episode, TikTok influencer Max Balegde recounted attending a live show in Blackpool where his friend, dancer Dianne Buswell, was eliminated. This prompted a concerned Alexis to ask when Max would attend a show, to which he responded he would be cheering for George this week.
Max jokingly warned, “If the prophecy is true, you won’t leave until I show up,” leading George to urge him not to attend, highlighting the superstitions that often accompany competitive performances.
Amber Davies Faces Tough Odds
In the lead-up to Musicals Week, Amber Davies finds herself in a precarious position. Bookmakers from Betway have placed her as a strong contender to be eliminated, with odds of 33/1 against her. Balvinder shares similar odds at 250/1. This suggests that one of these hopeful dancers, who have consistently strived to improve their leaderboard standings week after week, may not reach the final.
As the excitement builds for this weekend’s performances, fans are left to wonder who will take their final bow on the dance floor. The stakes are high, and every step counts as the remaining couples aim to secure their place in the semi-finals.
