Arlene: "Chris Hollins Could Win This"

Arlene Phillips believes that Chris could beat Ali and Ricky for the Strictly Come Dancing title.

She told The Sun: "For the first time on Saturday night I suddenly thought, 'Do you know what? To my surprise, Chris Hollins could win this'. It was a complete and utter shock. I sat up in bed and went, 'Oh my goodness'. From never ever getting up on to the floor and dancing to where he is now, Chris has picked up so much."

She believes it's his connection with the audience that has won him popularity: "The audience demand someone who they feel is connecting to them. Chris does that best of all. He goes out there and makes the most of every moment on the floor. Of course, the judges are looking at what he's doing wrong technically - but in terms of partnership, connection and the power that is beaming out of that pair, you can't knock it."