As the race for the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy gathers pace, one popular contestant is unlikely to make it to the Blackpool Week, according to the bookies

The BBC Newsreader has so far managed to avoid the dreaded dance-off in week eight of the competition, but could his luck be running out?

Krishnan Guru-Murthy appeared on It Takes Two to discuss his preparation for tonight's show

The Channel 4 News presenter has now made it more than halfway through the dance contest with dancer Lauren Oakley

With just hours to go before Krishnan Guru Murthy and Lauren Oakley take to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor, the couple have been widely tipped to be the next to leave

"I’m so proud of myself."

While millions of Strictly Come Dancing fans tune in for the dazzling dance performances, the chemistry between the celebrity and their pro partner often sparks real-life romance

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Robin Windsor has spoken out about his departure from the BBC show, admitting that it left him heartbroken and it wasn't his choice to leave

As the competition hits its 8th week, tonight's live show will be moved

Here's how you can watch the event in person...

Some viewers want the former newscaster to up the pace

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams, 29, grew up on a council state in Bury in Greater Manchester before getting his first major acting break as the lead role in Billy Elliot The Musical aged 10.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Judi Love has revealed she was 'sad' after hearing that Amanda Abbington had decided to walk away from the competition

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams has revealed the last-minute drama that went down before his dance with Nikita Kuzmin last weekend.

But it all turned out well in the end.

The EastEnders actor issued a tribute to his late mum

Could one Strictly pair's body langauge hint at an exit from the competition?

Strictly Come Dancing 2023, week 8: live - The Telegraph