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Charlotte Everett

Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite 'set for axe' after awkward moment

Kym Marsh is the favourite to be sent home from Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.

The actress had a difficult week during the BBC centenary episode as she received criticism from head judge Shirley Ballas.

The star has been dancing alongside professional Graziano Di Prima, but the pair's partnership could be coming to an end.

According to bookmaker Coral, Kym has odds of 6-4 to leave the show.

Meanwhile, James Bye is 5-2 to depart, while Ellie Taylor is 3-1 to be the fifth contestant to go.

Coral’s John Hill said: "Our betting suggests Kym Marsh ’s Strictly journey will come to end this weekend. However, this series has been full of surprises when it comes to the dance-off and eliminations, so nobody will feel they are safe."

Kym Marsh received some criticism from Shirley last week (BBC/Kieron McCarron)

Hamza Yassin is the current favourite to lift this year's Glitterball trophy with odds of 8-11.

John added: "Hamza Yassin continues to attract support to lift the Glitterball Trophy. The presenter is now odds-on to win the series."

Former Corrie star Kym danced the Quickstep to Ballroom Blitz by The Sweet on last weekend's show.

She managed to earn a score of 27 out of a possible 40 points as Strictly Celebrated 100 years of the broadcasting corporation.

However, Shirley told Kym exactly what she thought as she said: "The core today lacked a little bit, it was loosey goosey, it was moving a bit all over the place. Somehow for me it wasn’t your best dance today."

Kym has already landed in the bottom two (PA)

Following the performance, Kym told Claudia Winkleman that she had been struggling with her confidence that day.

Kym admitted told her that she had a 'dodgy' day on set.

She revealed: "I felt pretty confident going in...I've had a bit of a dodgy day when it comes to confidence. The team and everyone here has just picked me up. I can't thank you all enough for that."

Shirley has since hit back at accusations of favouritism after viewers questioned her scoring and casting votes in dance-offs this series.

Speaking out on the criticism, Shirley told Metro : "I don’t ignore it, no. I take my job seriously. I’m honoured and humbled to be able to be the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing.

Shirley addressed the backlash she received (BBC)

"I have been in my own industry for 55 years and to be able to get out there and give the best critique of the couples along their way during the show and hoping that it will inspire them to be the best that they can be."

The ballroom dancer has been the head judge on the hit BBC One celebrity dancing competition since 2017.

This weekend will see the iconic Halloween week return where they celebrities will dress up in scary costumes and dance to spooky songs.

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