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New frontrunner to win Strictly emerges ahead of semi-final tonight

Strictly's Shirley Ballas breaks silence on Johannes Radebe rumoured exit
  • Strictly Come Dancing has reached its semi-final week, with four celebrity contestants competing for a place in the 2025 final.
  • Amber Davies, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, and Karen Carney will each perform two new routines.
  • Last week saw the elimination of Lewis Cope and Katya Jones after a dance-off against Amber Davies.
  • The semi-final show will also feature performances from Australian pop star Kylie Minogue and boyband Five.
  • YouTuber George Clarke has emerged as the new frontrunner to win the competition, with odds of 5/6, surpassing former Lioness Karen Carney.
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