Amber Davies dealt fresh blow ahead of BBC Strictly as former pro claims audience ‘manipulated’

Strictly Come Dancing’s quarter-final airs this weekend, with just five couples left in the competition.

The latest odds have revealed that Lioness Karen Carney and her dance partner Carlos Gu are the current favourites to win, but unfortunately it’s bad news for Amber Davies despite the actress receiving a perfect score last week.

Speaking on behalf of Mecca Bingo, former BBC Strictly professional Ola Jordan has shared her predictions, while Online bookmaker Grosvenor Sport has revealed who’s tipped to leave next.

Ms Jordan commented: “My prediction would be Balvinder [Sopal] again to go home.

“Obviously, she’s the weakest dancer in the competition, so I think she’s going to be in the bottom two with one of the good dancers, possibly Amber or George, and then she will go out because she’s against someone very good.”

When asked about Ms Carney being the current favourite to win, she told Mecca Bingo: “With Karen, it’s possible that she’s going to win.

“She’s not going to be in the bottom two. I do feel like she’s not as good a dancer as the others, and I know that people will vote for who they want, but I do think the audience has been manipulated slightly.

“She’s just not as good as the others. I find it a bit pushy, they’re pushing her. Is it set up for her to get to the final? I think so.

Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin

BBC Strictly: The latest odds spell bad news for Amber Davies

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“She’s not a finalist for me; the BBC, for some reason, wants her in the final. Karen got the Samba.

“She’s actually got a dance that might not suit her, and if it does, then fair play, she will go through to the next week, but Samba might be the teller.”

Grosvenor Sport has also placed Ms Sopal as the favourite to leave, with odds of 1/5, but Ms Davies is the second most likely at 11/2.

Simon Kew, spokesperson for Grosvenor Sport, shared insight on who could be at risk this weekend.

Ola Jordan

BBC Strictly: Former Strictly pro Ola Jordan shared her prediction

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He explained: “Balvinder Sopal is still the runaway favourite for elimination at 1/5, unchanged from last week.

“Even though she survived again and now holds the record for the most dance-off appearances, the market isn’t giving her much hope. Bookies clearly believe her luck is running out.

“Amber Davies has shortened into 11/2 from 7/1, suggesting a slight rise in risk.

“She continues to perform well, but the shift shows that punters aren’t backing her as strongly as before.

Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon

BBC Strictly: The update has also come as a fresh blow to Balvinder Sopal

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“George Clarke has seen the biggest move, coming into 9/1 from 50/1. That’s a huge change and likely reflects his recent dip on the leaderboard.

“He’s still unlikely to go, but the market now sees him as more vulnerable than before.

“Lewis Cope shortens from 50/1 to 14/1. With his high scores and strong public support, he remains one of the safest contestants in the lineup.”