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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rachel McGrath

Strictly Come Dancing is more open than ever this year – but I’d love to see Vicky Pattison win

It doesn’t take long for the favourites to emerge in Strictly Come Dancing – and this year, the contest feels more open than ever.

Week one saw former Lioness Karen Carney and Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope mark themselves as ones to watch after delivering phenomenal jives, while Amber Davies wowed with a waltz despite having less than 24 hours to learn the routine.

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