Will Wynne Evans Be the Next to Be Eliminated on Strictly Come Dancing 2024?

Wynne Evans, the popular opera singer and BBC Radio Wales presenter, is facing elimination danger on Strictly Come Dancing 2024. After surviving a dramatic dance-off against actor Shayne Ward in week 8, fans are speculating whether Evans’ luck may run out in the upcoming weeks.

The Dance-Off Drama

In the week 8 results show, Evans found himself in the bottom two for the first time with his professional partner Katya Jones. The pair performed their American smooth to “Grace Kelly” again in the dance-off against Ward and his partner Nancy Xu. The judging panel was split 2-2, forcing head judge Shirley Ballas to make the deciding vote. She controversially saved Evans, leading to outrage from many viewers who felt Ward deserved to stay.

Despite the controversy, Evans lives to dance another week and heads to the coveted Blackpool Tower Ballroom episode. But being in the bottom two often foreshadows eventual elimination. Is Evans destined to be the next celeb sent home?

The Blackpool Curse?

Getting to perform at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom is considered a major achievement on Strictly. However, over the years a so-called “Blackpool Curse” has seen many couples who dance there end up being eliminated the very next week.

History is not in Evans’ favor – making it past Blackpool often requires surviving a previous dance-off, which he has done. But he is still one of the weaker dancers technically, despite the judges praising his improvement.

Will Wynne Evans be eliminated in Blackpool? 22bet21.com is offering bets to say he could be, with odds of 1.67/1 or 60%.

Betting Odds and Competition

Betting odds strongly indicate Evans is likely to be eliminated soon. Evans is surrounded by stronger dancers like comedian Chris McCausland, presenter Tasha Ghouri, and actress Sarah Hadland. Ward’s shocking exit also shows no one is truly safe.

His Lifeline

However, Evans has a potential lifeline. Many Strictly couples who survive a dance-off avoid landing in the bottom two again for at least a couple of weeks. This suggests the close call motivates their supporters to vote more actively for them.

The opera singer will need to rally his fans to avoid being in the most danger. His charming personality and feel-good performances have made him a fan favorite thus far.

Prediction

Evans’ fate likely comes down to viewer votes. He is not the best technical dancer, but his joyful routines and lovable personality are a hit with audiences. If he can avoid the dance-off in Blackpool, he may buy himself a few more weeks in the competition. But his time is running out and he will need to continue improving to make it further. His performance is also still overshadowed by the ‘groping’ scandal from last month.

Chances seem high that Wynne Evans will be the next celeb eliminated on Strictly Come Dancing 2024 after making it through Blackpool week. However, his fortunes could change if voters who want to keep their favorite performer in the contest make the effort to actively support him. Evans’ journey on Strictly may soon be coming to an end, but he has already won over many new fans.