Pete Wicks defies elimination odds on Strictly Come Dancing
- Pete Wicks has faced criticism regarding his dance skills but has progressed to the quarter finals of Strictly Come Dancing.
- He will perform the Waltz, a dance historically linked to fewer eliminations compared to others like the Charleston.
- Experts suggest he may continue in the competition despite concerns from fans about his scoring.
In the United Kingdom, former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has continued to participate in the popular television show Strictly Come Dancing, despite facing harsh criticism regarding his dancing abilities. As the competition progresses towards its quarter finals, Wicks has been paired with professional dancer Jowita Przystała. Recently, they performed a tango to the song 'Easy Lover' by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, securing a score of 29. However, there are concerns about his longevity in the competition as some fans believe the judges are giving him higher scores than he deserves. In their upcoming performance, Wicks will be doing the Waltz, which statistics show has historically been one of the safest dances in the show. This has provided him with a possible advantage of remaining in the competition longer. Expert opinions suggest he might scrape through to the next round, while other contestants like Sarah Hadland, performing the Charleston, face significant risk of elimination, with the Charleston linking to nine eliminations over recent series. This situation creates a dramatic tension where favorites like Hadland and Montell Douglas may find themselves at risk due to their chosen dances. Wicks' friends suggest that he is already planning for life after the show, indicating that he may join his best mate Sam Thompson in Australia if eliminated.