Toyah Wilcox has been hit with some upsetting news 24 hours before the second Strictly live show airs. The actress and musician looks the most likely to be booted out of the competition on Saturday as the 6-4 favourite. She is ahead of the likes of Paul Merson , who stands at 7-2 and Nick Knowles , who is 9-2 to exit.
In the outright betting for the show, Tasha Ghouri is the 3-1 favourite, with JB Gill and Chris McCausland following closely at 7-2. "Toyah Wilcox is under the most pressure for a big performance on Saturday night, as we make her the favourite to be the first contestant eliminated from this year's series," said Coral's John Hill. "Paul Merson and Nick Knowles are also the top end of the first elimination betting and are in danger of being in the dance-off this weekend," added Hill, reports the Express .
The musician and actor, 66, is competing in the current season of Strictly and is partnered with pro dancer Neil Jones. In a recent interview, Willcox discussed her preparation for the series and shared the challenges she had been facing. "There's just this most extraordinary feeling you get having someone you trust hold you close and dancing," Willcox told The Times.
"I suddenly feel pre-menopausal again." When asked about the so-called Strictly curse a trend where celebrity contestants end up having romantic flings with their dance partners Willcox brushed off the suggestion. "I'm not saying we're doing anything wrong but, ooh yes, it's nice to remember that fe.