Strictly Come Dancing fans are predicting that Jaime Winstone will be eliminated this weekend, as she returns from injury with restrictions on her Charleston routine. With nine couples remaining after Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu's elimination last Sunday, the stars are competing for a place in next week's Blackpool special.
Jaime Winstone returns with restrictions
Jaime Winstone, 41, missed Week 7 due to injury after receiving a medical bye. She is cleared to return to the floor with partner Carlos Gu, but doctors have banned all lifts in their upcoming Charleston. Some viewers believe this could signal the end of her competition.
Many fans claim Jaime's Charleston will likely falter compared to the one Love Island star Cach Mercer is performing this weekend.
Fan reactions on Reddit
On a Strictly Reddit forum, one fan wrote: "In the nicest way possible, Jaime's Charleston will most likely be her last. I know she had a bit of a tough time last week due to injury but the positive is she is back to perform this weekend all being well."
The fan added: "Jaime has said they had to rectify the choreography so that doesn't impact her injury any further. Given the benefit of the doubt, Cach's Charleston will fare better than Jaime's and I think out of respect it is probably best that Jaime goes home this week so that her injury will properly heal."
One person replied: "Sadly I do think she will be and I think she will be up against John/Graeme/Will." Another agreed: "I think she's almost certainly in the dance off because she doesn't seem to be picking up public votes, but if she's not too hampered she could get through there because she's a decent dancer."
Concerns over Charleston choice
Others are baffled that Jaime is doing such an energetic routine despite her recent injury. One fan said: "I wish they have given her a Waltz this week instead… I hope Jaime is able to hang on for 1 more week and that Graeme goes this week… I overall think Jaime is a better dancer than Graeme, Will, & John and it’s upsetting people aren’t supporting her."
Another viewer wrote: "Totally agree. I’d love her to hang on for a few more weeks. I really enjoy watching her dance, and think she has a fab personality." Someone else added: "Getting a Charleston after/with an injury is weird."
Bookmakers' favourite to leave
Jaime is the clear favourite with bookmakers to be eliminated this weekend. Major UK bookies have her priced as the odds-on favourite to leave ahead of Blackpool Week, largely due to concern over her returning from injury with restricted choreography after missing last weekend.
Her odds are currently at 10/11, followed by Graeme Hall (9/4), John Nellis (7/1) and Cach Mercer (15/2). Strictly Come Dancing next airs on Saturday November 14 at 6:25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
