Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jaime Winstone could leave the competition this weekend after an injury forced her to miss a live show, meaning she will miss out on dancing at the famous Blackpool Tower.
Going into week eight of this year's series, Winstone and her dance partner, Carlos Gu, did not perform last weekend due to an injury and were given a bye to this week's show. The actor was advised to skip the live show after medical professionals instructed her to rest.
Injury and recovery
Winstone issued a statement at the time revealing: "I am absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle. I am in considerable pain, and my doctors have advised complete rest to give my body the best possible chance to heal."
She added: "As frustrating as it is, I have to put my health first and follow their advice to step away from dancing this week. I love every moment of dancing and performing with Carlos, and I am praying for a speedy recovery so that I can continue this magical journey."
Betting odds and competition
Her departure follows her participation in the triple dance-off during Halloween week, another contentious first for the BBC programme. The results episode saw Winstone perform once more alongside actor Lawrence Robb and actress Bethany Antonia.
Winstone has been given odds of 10/11 of leaving this weekend, while at the other end of the market, actress Lacey Turner remains the favourite, odds-on at 5/6 to lift this year's Glitterball Trophy.
Betway's Lewis Knowles said: "It's great to have Jaime back performing after missing last week's show through injury, but the market is suggesting it could be a brief comeback as she's odds-on at 10/11 to be voted off the show this weekend. Graeme Hall is another who, according to the market, could be set for an anxious weekend, but the odds are suggesting he might just survive one more week."
Other contenders
Things are not looking good for Graeme Hall and Will Best either, who have odds of 11/4 and 7/1 of being sent home this weekend. Knowles added: "At the other end of the market, Lacey and Tabby are once again locked in a fierce battle in the outright betting, but the EastEnders actress has shortened up once again this week, and she's now 5/6 to lift this year's Glitterball Trophy."
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday at 6.25pm.
