Strictly’s Shayne Ward looks in good spirits as he heads to the studio with pro Nancy Xu – as he’s dealt a crushing blow hours before the live show

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shayne Ward put on a brave face on Saturday as he headed to Elstree Studios after being been dealt a crushing blow just hours before the live show. 

The X Factor winner, 40, cheerfully posed alongside his professional partner Nancy Xu, 33, while leaving the H๏τel ahead of performing a Rumba to Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper.

But according to bookies odds, it could be the last time they take to the dancefloor together as they’re predicted to be the next pair to be given the boot. 

Odds suggest Shayne and Nancy are unlikely to make it to through to next week’s Blackpool special after their odds were slashed to 10/11 to be voted out of the compeтιтion. 

The That’s My Goal hitmaker is now favourite to leave the show, closely followed by opera singer Wynne Evans, who has odds of 9/4.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shayne Ward put on a brave face on Saturday as he headed to Elstree Studios after being been dealt a crushing blow just hours before the live show

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shayne Ward put on a brave face on Saturday as he headed to Elstree Studios after being been dealt a crushing blow just hours before the live show 

The X Factor winner, 40, cheerfully posed alongside his professional partner Nancy Xu , 33, while leaving the H๏τel ahead of performing a Rumba to Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper

The X Factor winner, 40, cheerfully posed alongside his professional partner Nancy Xu , 33, while leaving the H๏τel ahead of performing a Rumba to Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper 

Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: ‘As far as the odds and punters are concerned, it looks like Shayne Ward’s Strictly journey will come to an end this weekend.’

William Hill also has the same odds of Shayne being given his marching orders, with Wynne next in the firing line.

Lee Phelps, a spokesperson for William Hill, explained: ‘The nine-strong Strictly field will be cut down to eight following this weekend’s show, and Shayne Ward looks in danger of performing his last dance in the compeтιтion.

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‘The English singer is our odds-on favourite at 10/11 to be the next contestant eliminated from the show following a second appearance in the dance-off last weekend.

‘Should Ward dance himself out of H๏τ water, Wynne Evans is next in the firing line at 9/4, with both JB Gill (6/1) and Pete Wicks (8/1) looking safe enough chances to secure their place in next weekend’s show.’

Despite the odds stacked against him, Shayne plastered on a smile as he joined Nancy and their fellow Strictly stars in heading to the studio.

The No Promises singer wrapped up against the chill in a brown coat worn with a turquoise beanie hat, while Nancy looked chic in a long grey coat.

Meanwhile, Tasha Ghouri cut a stylish figure as she stepped out in a long taupe coat accessorised with a chunky patterned scarf.

According the odds, Shayne and Nancy are unlikely to make it to through to next week's Blackpool special after their odds were slashed to 10/11 to be voted out of the compeтιтion

According the odds, Shayne and Nancy are unlikely to make it to through to next week’s Blackpool special after their odds were slashed to 10/11 to be voted out of the compeтιтion 

Despite the odds stacked against him, Shayne plastered on a smile as he joined Nancy and their fellow Strictly stars in heading to the studio

Despite the odds stacked against him, Shayne plastered on a smile as he joined Nancy and their fellow Strictly stars in heading to the studio

The No Promises singer wrapped up against the chill in a brown coat worn with a turquoise beanie hat and white trainers

The No Promises singer wrapped up against the chill in a brown coat worn with a turquoise beanie hat and white trainers

Meanwhile, Tasha Ghouri cut a stylish figure as she stepped out in a long taupe coat accessorised with a chunky patterned scarf The Love Island star added khaki leggings and chunky brown boots to her look

Meanwhile, Tasha Ghouri cut a stylish figure as she stepped out in a long taupe coat accessorised with a chunky patterned scarf

Tasha flashed a dazzling smile as she made her way to the car

Tasha flashed a dazzling smile as she made her way to the car

While Montell Douglᴀss wrapped up in a fluffy white jacket teamed with cream leggings and tan mules

While Montell Douglᴀss wrapped up in a fluffy white jacket teamed with cream leggings and tan mules

While Montell Douglᴀss wrapped up in a fluffy white jacket teamed with cream leggings and tan mules. 

Chris McCausland was also seen being guided to his taxi, with the comedian flashing a smile as he sat in the back seat.

Lauren Oakley, who’s been drafted in as Amy Dowden’s replacement, smiled and waved as she too headed to the studio.

Chris McCausland was also seen being guided to his tax

Chris McCausland was also seen being guided to his tax

The comedian then flashed a smile as he sat in the back seat

The comedian then flashed a smile as he sat in the back seat

Lauren Oakley, who's been drafted in as Amy Dowden's replacement, smiled and waved as she too headed to the studio The dancer looked stylish in a padded black coat worn over an animal print jumper and black pleated mini skirt

Lauren Oakley, who’s been drafted in as Amy Dowden’s replacement, smiled and waved as she too headed to the studio

While Gorka Marquez - one of the pros tipped to be getting the axe - cut a serious figure as he headed out

While Gorka Marquez – one of the pros tipped to be getting the axe – cut a serious figure as he headed out

While Gorka Marquez – one of the pros tipped to be getting the axe – cut a serious figure as he headed out. 

It comes after it was reported that some of the show’s biggest professionals could be at risk of being axed in a huge shake-up. 

Over the last year, the beloved BBC show has been hit by a string of scandals, and now sources are claiming that bosses plan to bring in a new generation of young dancers, with up to five professional dancers at risk.

Among those at risk are thought to be Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and Katya Jones, four of which have already been eliminated from this year’s compeтιтion.

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