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Strictly Come Dancing celebs claim Susan Calman is ‘rewarded’ by judges after signing up for lucrative tour

STRICTLY’S celebs claim Susan Calman keeps bagging high scores because she’s signed up for the nationwide tour.

The Scots comic, 43, fellow contestant Jonnie Peacock and last year’s winner Ore Oduba are all confirmed for the lucrative arena run.

 Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton arrive at Blackpool for rehearsals
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Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton arrive at Blackpool for rehearsals

Rival stars reckon the deal means the judges are favouring Susan with high marks.

An insider  said: “The theory is that she’s agreed to the tour, which is  a big money-spinner, and bosses want her  in the show for as long as possible.

“Susan is a nice woman  and a lot of fun but she’s plainly not among  the top dancers.

"Some of the stronger stars  such as Aston Merrygold, weren’t afforded the same treatment despite their talent.”

 Susan and Kevin have been an unexpectedly successful pairing this year
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Susan and Kevin have been an unexpectedly successful pairing this yearCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture
 Stars reckon Susan's getting top marks because she has signed for the Strictly Arena tour
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Stars reckon Susan's getting top marks because she has signed for the Strictly Arena tour
Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton dance the Jive on Strictly Come Dancing
 Aston Merrygold's elimination is being dubbed the competition's biggest shock in history
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Aston Merrygold's elimination is being dubbed the competition's biggest shock in historyCredit: BBC

Susan has pledged to have “I Love Grimsby” tattooed on her foot after reaching tonight’s Blackpool stage.

"It  is in honour of dance partner Kevin Clifton, who hails from nearby Waltham, Lincs.

JOE McFAD-DIN

THE stars’ late-night salsa sessions are keeping up fellow guests at the Big Blue Hotel in Blackpool.

Some tourists have asked to switch rooms.

Insiders say actor Joe McFadden and dance partner Katya Jones are to blame for the early hours’ racket.

A source said: “They want their performance to be perfect. Unfortunately they’re pumping the music up a bit too loud.”

Aston Merrygold is eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2017