Four BBC Strictly Come Dancing celebrities 'at risk' just hours before show

Ladbroke has shared which Strictly Come Dancing contestants are at risk of being booted off the show this weekend. It comes just hours before the celebrities perform live on the BBC.

Actor Shayne Ward, 40, has been named as the first star to potentially face the chop, closely followed by Olympian Sam Quek, Wynne Evans and JLS star JB Gill. According to Ladbroke, Shayne has odds of 6/4, Wynne has odds of 7/2, Sam Quek comes in at 4/1 and JB Gill has odds of 5/1.

But Chris McCausland appears to be safe with odds of 150/1 to be booted off the show, Mirror reports. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Shayne Ward leads the way in the elimination betting after a shaky couple of performances, but four names are in huge danger of a shock exit this weekend, with Wynne, Sam and JB also being at risk."

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JB will be dancing with Lauren Oakley tis week after his professional partner, Amy Dowden, was forced to take time off following her collapse backstage last weekend. She blamed her collapse on the "tough" training schedule of the show to compete with the high standard of celebrities this year.

Ahead of this week's show, Amy issued a message of support to JB and Lauren. She said: "Wishing these two the absolute best of luck tonight! I’m going to be your biggest cheerleader!" She added to Lauren: "JB it says everything how you’ve been able to adapt to a new professional, produce such a great number ( so excited for everyone to see) whilst supporting me! I’m so lucky! You’re a STAR! I know what tonight means to you! Thank you!

"Thank you, I knew Jay would be in safe hands and have a fabulous time with you! You know I’ve always adored your dancing since I ran up to you in Blackpool tower at 8 years old to tell you! Thank you darling!"

Amy added on It Takes Two on Friday: "I’m feeling so much better and I’d just like to thank everyone for all the love and support I’ve received and to my Strictly family – feeling much better."

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