Overview
- La Voix was ruled out of the Blackpool live show on doctors’ orders and, under Strictly rules, received a bye to next week.
- La Voix told It Takes Two the decision followed a worsening foot problem dating back to Foxtrot week that left her unable to dance in heels.
- With one couple absent, six pairs perform at Blackpool and only five can progress to week ten back at Elstree Studios.
- Bookmakers cut Balvinder Sopal’s price to be next eliminated to as short as 1/7 (Mecca) and 1/4 at Betfred, which implies an 80% chance.
- In the winner market, George Clarke remains favourite as Karen Carney’s odds shorten to around 4/1–9/2, with Lewis Cope next in the betting.