Tables seemed to have turned for Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell since Ellie Leach topped the leaderboard with Vito Coppola on Saturday night’s show.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have started rooting for the Coronation Street actress, 22, as it emerged she was the new favourite to win, swopping past the EastEnders star, 20.
Bookie odds confirmed that Ellie is in the lead for Strictly glory following her exceptional performance at the weekend.
Ellie is tipped as the favourite to win at 4/6, up from 7/4 last weekend, while Bobby drifted significantly from 2/1 to 9/2.
Lee Phelps of William Hill said: ‘Ellie Leach has really started to assert her dominance in this year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing after posting scores of 38 and 39 in the past fortnight.
Incredible: Tables seemed to have turned for Bobby Brazier, 20, and Dianne Buswell, 34, since Ellie Leach, 22, topped the leaderboard with Vito Coppola, 31, on Saturday night’s show
Not so happy: Strictly Come Dancing fans have started rooting for the Coronation Street actress as it emerged she was the new favourite to win, swopping past the EastEnders star
‘Having leapfrogged Nigel Harman into the top of the betting last week, the Coronation Street actress is now just 4/6 with us to win the Glitterball Trophy this year – the lowest price we’ve had on any contestant to win the show so far.
‘Nigel Harman remains 4/1 with us after scoring 33 points in week seven’s show, with another previous favourite – Bobby Brazier – drifting heavily from 2/1 to 9/2’.
Viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to praise Ellie on her joyous American Smooth which achieved a near-perfect score of 39.
Some wrote: ‘I want Nigel or Ellie to win strictly but it will be boring Bobby that wins I don’t even enjoy his dances.’
‘Everyone assumes Bobby has this in the bag, but I think Ellie has been the most consistent and I don’t recall her having a bad dance yet. #Strictly’
‘My favourite celebrity strictly come dancing dancer Ellie Leach is though to next week on strictly come dancing. Whooooooo. She is also amazing.’
‘I’ve always thought Ellie was good but over the last 2-3 weeks she’s improved even more than the beginning of the series’.
‘Ellie Leach is my winner!’
Incredible: Bookie odds confirmed that Ellie is in the lead for Strictly glory following her exceptional performance at the weekend
Proud: Ellie is tipped as the favourite to win at 4/6, up from 7/4 last weekend after scoring 39 points for her American Smooth
Scraping behind: Bobby drifted significantly from 2/1 to 9/2 in Bookies odd after scoring 30 points for his Argentine Tango to Sail by AWLONATION
Favourite’s to win: Lee Phelps of William Hill said: ‘Ellie Leach has really started to assert her dominance in this year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing after posting scores of 38 and 39 in the past fortnight
Pro-Ellie: Viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter , to praise Ellie on her joyous American Smooth which achieved a near-perfect score of 39
‘Ellie Leach has some serious moves. Gets even better every week. Can’t be overlooked as a serious contender to dance away with the Glitterball….’
Following Dianne and Bobby’s performance, the Strictly professional and her boyfriend Joe Sugg have reportedly been ‘hit hard’ over the scrutiny of her five-year relationship with the YouTuber, 32, due to her close bond with Bobby.
However, Dianne and Joe put on a united display as they cosied up in some sweet photos as they gave an insight into their relaxing weekend.
Brushing off the comments, the couple looked happier than ever as they posed for a fun selfie in matching outfits before going for a swim.
Dianne nailed her Autumnal look in a tan jumpsuit with a long leather coat and knee-high boots.
Meanwhile, Joe coordinated his outfit with his girlfriends, wearing in a suede jacket and smart trousers.
Their outing comes after Dianne was reportedly upset over ‘cruel remarks’ after Bobby declared his love for her.
Insiders close to Dianne said she was ‘very much still together’ with Joe but is feeling down after being bombarded by taunts from overzealous supporters of the YouTuber.
United: Following Dianne and Bobby’s performance, the Strictly professional and her boyfriend Joe Sugg have reportedly been ‘hit hard’ over the scrutiny of her five-year relationship with the YouTuber, 32, due to her close bond with Bobby
Cute: Brushing off recent comments about their relationship, the couple looked happier than ever as they posed for a fun selfie in matching outfits before going for a swim
‘The cruel remarks she has read about her relationship with Bobby – who has been really supportive – have hit her hard,’ a source told The Mirror.
‘Her and Joe are still very much together and he has also been very supportive, and made it clear publicly that he has her back.’
MailOnline has contacted Dianne and Bobby’s representatives and Strictly for comment.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
