Strictly vote sees two couples in major danger ahead of dance-off tonight

05 November 2023 , 10:24

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Strictly vote sees two couples in major danger ahead of dance-off tonight

Strictly Come Dancing fans have made it clear who they think could be facing the dreaded dance-off on the BBC dance competition on Sunday night. While Coronation Street star Ellie Leach topped the leaderboard with pro partner Vito Coppola for the American Smooth, it was soon obvious who viewers wanted to dance again for their place in the next round of Strictly.

The Strictly judges were not the only ones who thought that actress Ellie was top of the pile on Saturday night, as a poll of viewers on fan site, The Strictly Spoiler, also had the pairing head and shoulders above the rest with over a quarter of the votes (25.41%).

Second on the night, despite being awarded perfect 10s by Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse, were Bad Education star Layton Williams and dance pro Nikita Kuzmin for their show-stopping Jive. Unfortunately, it didn't resonate with viewers at home, with the pairing only being placed fifth on their leaderboard with just over nine percent of the votes cast.

Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk perform on Strictly (PA)

At the other end of the scale there were two couples who were clearly adrift from the rest and, according to viewers., could be in danger of facing the dreaded dance-off to keep them in the competition. Former BBC newsreader Angela Rippon didn't hit the headlines for her Waltz to Fascination by Nat King Cole with Kai Widdrington and only received just over four percent (4.19%).

Only just ahead of Angela in the viewer's vote, according to The Strictly Spoiler, is Actor Adam Thomas, who made his name in soaps Emmerdale and Waterloo Road. Despite his wife being in tears after his emotional American Rumba to Dancing On My Own by Calum Scott with dance partner Luba Mushtuk, Adam was left at the bottom of the leaderboard by the judges and viewers only had him just ahead of Angela in their leaderboard with 4.28% of the vote, which asked who viewers felt danced the best on Saturday night.

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Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington, appearing on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday (PA)

If the BBC show was to follow the thoughts of viewers who voted on The Strictly Spoiler site, then it will be a showdown between Adam and Angela for a place in the final eight dancers in this year's competition. Adam revealed on the show that he was dancing to his wedding song with wife Caroline - and said singer Callum even performed on their big day.

Adam said: "Callum Scott who sang this song actually performed at my wedding so it's extra special this song. My wife's always been there for me and I'm very grateful to have her in my life. This was our wedding song and it just means so much. I just want to do myself proud and this one proud myself."

James Brinsford