Strictly: Thomas Skinner and Amy voted off the show

One Strictly Come Dancing couple has been dealt a devastating blow just hours before their third live performance.

Last Sunday, Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden were axed after finding themselves in the dance off against Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova.

After delivering their routines once more, the judges unanimously chose to rescue Chris and Nadiya, resulting in Tom and Amy’s departure.

The bookmakers have also been revealing their predictions about who will face elimination this weekend, and the outlook appears bleak for two of the celebrities.

A spokesperson from Betway revealed, “Despite being saved from the dance-off last weekend, Ross King is the favourite to leave the competition on Sunday,” reports Wales Online.

Ross is also at risk of leaving (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA)

“Things are not looking good for Chris Robshaw either, as in a surprising turn of events, he landed in the bottom two last Saturday and had to perform his routine again. Luckily for him, the judges voted unanimously, and Thomas Skinner was sent home instead.”

They added, “This means the pressure is on for Chris and his dance partner, Nadiya Bychkova, this week, and if they fail to impress viewers and the judges, their time could be up once and for all.

“George Clarke is still the frontrunner to win the competition with odds of 11/8, with Vicky Pattison close behind him. But with the competition heating up, anything could happen.”

Chris and Nadiya landed in the bottom two (Image: PA)

When discussing her emotional departure last week, Amy Dowden said, “I’ve got to know the real Tom, and he is adorable. He’s looked after me.

“We’ve laughed so much. We’ve worked so hard and a glitterball would have been amazing, but what I’ve learnt in the last few years is happiness, health, and being alive is more important than anything.”

She continued, “I’ve made a new friend for life, and I wouldn’t change a thing. There is a Ballroom boy in there so I’m a bit gutted he didn’t get to do the Ballroom, but the last three years as you know have been quite difficult for me.

“I lost all confidence as a dancer – but walking into the room with you with a massive smile and a laugh, you brought me back and, honestly, thank you.”