Strictly’s Kelvin Fletcher says he’s at risk of missing final after he struggles to learn new dance with days to go
STRICTLY’S Kelvin Fletcher might be at risk of making his way to the final as he struggles to get to grips with his semi-final dances.
The 35-year-old actor, known for playing Andy Sugden in Emmerdale, has been consistently topping the leader board of the BBC1 dance contest – but now thinks there’s a chance he may just miss out on a place in the Strictly final.
Speaking on It Takes Two with his dance partner Oti Mabuse, 29, last night, the soap star voiced his concerns about the show this weekend.
He said: “We’ve had a tough day today. It’s been a really tough day.”
“It takes me ages to learn the dances. Normally by a Thursday I’m normally just learning the dance.”
“I’m praying it’s going to be enough on Saturday,” he added.
Presenter Zoe Ball, 49, consoled the dad-of-two saying: “I think you’re being hard on yourself.
“I think you’re not giving yourself enough credit.”
Each semi-finalist has been given two dances to perfect in the bid to get themselves into the final next weekend.
Kelvin and his partner Oti has been given the task of performing two polar opposite dances – the Paso and the Quick Step.
The star will be up against Eastenders actress Emma Barton, 42, CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual and comedian Chris Ramsey, 33.
Emma will be dancing the Waltz and Cha Cha with her dance partner Anton de Beke, 53.
Karim and Amy Dowden have currently been learning the Argentine Tango and the American Smooth.
Fans were quick to comment on the producer’s choice to give Geordie Chris the Rumba as one of his semi-final dances.
Viewers are convinced that they want the comedian out of the competition after giving him one of the hardest dances to learn.
The celebrities are fighting to be winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2019 and get their hands on the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
The final airs next Sunday on BBC1.
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The dazzling seasonal knits pay homage to Britain’s most iconic shows.
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