Strictly’s Judi Love has been tipped as an unlikely outsider to lift the Glitterball trophy – by one of the disco queen’s dance buddies.
Bookies have the star at 20/1 to win the series, but her Loose Women mate Linda Robson says she is one to watch.
Linda – who was used “as a decoy” on the ITV panel show during Judi’s reveal she was going on Strictly – regularly hits the dancefloor with her pal and says that Judi, 41, has “great moves”.
“She feels it – the music,” says Linda, speaking at the press night of Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End. “I would know – I’ve been out with her a few times.”
Comic Judi said when she signed up: “I think I am still in shock that I will be part of this amazing show.
“I’ve watched it for many years and admired the phenomenal abilities of these dancers and celebrities that have taken part and dedicated themselves to learning a new craft.
“I’m truly looking forward to pushing myself in something that I could have only dreamed of doing and now it’s actually coming true. I can’t lie, I’m so nervous but excited.”
Birds of a Feather star Linda, 63, is also looking forward to Bake Off’s John Whaite, 33, being paired with a man, adding: “I think having a single male sex couple will make it sexier than ever.”
McFly’s Tom Fletcher is favourite at 4/1, followed by BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker and comic Robert Webb at 6/1.
But yesterday, it was revealed Peep Show’s Robert has seen a surge of bets.
“Since we opened up our market on Strictly this year, the most bets placed on one contestant have been for Robert Webb,” said Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead.
“It’s taken us by surprise, as we had made him one of the outsiders originally.
“Bill Bailey was a shock winner last year from the original odds and people clearly think that Robert can achieve the same.”
Other stars such as Corrie’s Katie McGlynn are getting ready for the show, set to start next month.
