Claudia Winkleman revealed a surprise to audiences just moments into tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing.
As she and Tess Daly greeted viewers, Claudia took a moment to share news about the contestants’ achievements.
Her announcement was: “For the first time in Strictly history, all our couples are entering this week of the competition having scored a ten.”
The crowd erupted with applause, and Tess chimed in: “We still haven’t seen the elusive 40 yet and there is only one group of people who can change that. So please welcome the judges.”
Come Sunday evening, one celebrity will have to hang up their dancing shoes – and the outlook isn’t favourable for Pete Wicks and his partner, who were the first to dance.
The former reality show personality, paired with Jowita Przystal, seems at risk of leaving the contest soon, judging by the latest bookies predictions, reports the Mirror.
Betway spokesperson Mike Reading said: “Following the glitz and glamour of Blackpool and Wynne Edwards’ elimination, the Strictly contestants are back in the ballroom to face another challenging week.
“This weekend, not only must they impress with their usual routines but also take on a Samba-thon to secure their spot in the much-anticipated – Musicals Week.
“Reality star Pete Weeks currently leads the odds at 5/6 as the next to leave the competition, despite avoiding the dance-off twice already. Hot on his heels is fellow dance-off alumnus Montell Douglas, who comes in at 3/1 to be sashaying away post-Samba.
“Meanwhile, Chris McCausland continues to lead as the favourite to advance to next week after delivering a flawless American Smooth at the renowned Blackpool Tower Ballroom, earning an impressive 37 out of 40 from the judges.”
Fans also fear for Pete as they opened the show, with many taking to X to share their concerns. One pleaded: “Please keep Pete in tonight, he is what strictly is all about, a none dancer learning along the way!!”
“Pete opening the show AGAIN?! Also way undermarked AGAIN,” another complained while a third went on: “Sadly the song choice let Pete down this week and the Tango was a little slow because of that. No way was that Tango worth an 8.”
Someone else said: “I agree I don’t think that music did #Pete any favours!”
“Pete could be in trouble this week – little for him to shine with in that choreography. #Strictly,” another feared.
Strictly Come Dancing returns on Sunday at 7.20pm on BBC One.