BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick 'to miss out' on final as star dealt crushing blow

Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick, who is partnered with Michelle Tsiakkas, has been dealt a crushing blow ahead of the series finale.

Each week, a celebrity gets eliminated from the competition as the final draws closer - but who will lift the Glitterball Trophy this year?

Bookmakers have been offering fresh odds each week about who will win the 2024 series. Chris McCausland, Sarah Hadland, and Tasha Gouri are the three contestants set to make the final.

However, EastEnders star Jamie, who was tipped to win, may miss out on making the grand finale. At the time of writing, Chris has odds of 1/5 winning, Sarah has 1/3, Tasha 4/5, and Jamie has odds of 6/4.

Betway spokesperson Mike Reading commented: “The latest odds to reach this year’s Strictly final make Chris McCausland and Sarah Hadland the strong frontrunners to dance their way into the last three.

“Tasha Ghouri is next in line in the betting, priced up at 4/5 to secure a final spot, but Jamie Borthwick isn’t far behind, and we’ve shortened his odds to 6/4 to make it all the way to the last weekend of the series!”

This weekend, the remaining celebrities will get to perform at the iconic Blackpool Tower - however, one pairing will be sent home.

After landing in the dance-off last Sunday night, it looks as though opera singer Wynne Evans and professional dancer Katya Jones will be given the boot this weekend, according to the bookmakers latest odds.

Mike continued: “We're at the halfway point of the series and as the couples pack their bags and head up to Blackpool, the latest odds suggest Wynne Evans might be waltzing his way out of the competition this Sunday.

“Wynne is the odds-on favourite to go this weekend, but he may find a lifeline in Pete Wicks, who comes next in the elimination odds. Pete will need to dazzle the judges with his Cha Cha to I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred if he wants to stay in the competition!”

When chatting about who could win, Mike added: "Meanwhile, Chris McCausland and his pro partner Dianne Buswell stole hearts last Saturday with a moving Couple’s Choice routine. With that performance, Chris solidified his position as the odds-on favourite to take home the Glitterball Trophy.

"Still, Miranda star Sarah Hadland isn’t out of the running just yet—she’s got strong support from punters and will be hoping to close the gap on Chris with her Couple’s Choice routine to Kylie Minogue’s Padam Padam this week."

Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday at 6.45pm on BBC One.