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Strictly fans think Chris Ramsey could win as he avoids dance-off again after brilliant paso doble

Strictly Come Dancing fans think Chris Ramsey could cause a real shock and actually win the show this year.

The South Shields comedian has come on leaps and bounds in the ballroom since week 1, wowing with a Couples Choice routine to Let's Get Ready to Rhumble and a energetic salsa to Uptown Funk.

And on Saturday night, Chris and professional dancing partner Karen Hauer found themselves near the top of the leaderboard once again after a mean and moody paso doble to Run Boy Run.

As you can see from his face every time he gets a high score or is told he has made it through on the public vote, no-one is more surprised to be doing so well than Chris himself.

The 33-year-old is now gearing up for next weekend's Musicals Week, with this week's

And, as support grows for him on home turf and further afield, some Strictly viewers are tipping Chris to not just make the final, but go all the way.

One fan boldly predicted "Chris Ramsey is going to win this year. Just leaving this here," and another tweeted "I’m saying it now CHRIS RAMSEY YOU ARE MY WINNER @karen_hauer @IAmChrisRamsey that paso doble was next level YES YES YES."

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Another Strictly viewer who is firmly Team Chris & Karen, enthused "Just have to put it out there, i LOVE @IAmChrisRamsey - wanted him to do well at the start of @bbcstrictly but now I want to see him in the final - what a transformation?! Also, seems like the nicest and most decent guy which is just," and sharing the love, someone else backing him to win, tweeted "He made this year’s #strictly for me and it would be a travesty if he doesn’t make it to the final."

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