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Strictly Come Dancing stars Dianne Buswelland Stefan Dennis have been dealt a huge blow just hours ahead of the next live show. Stefan and Dianne have become one of the favourites to be booted from the show, with odds of 11/10 given by Online Slots provider Spin Genie.

Speaking behalf of the company, a representative said: “Spin Genie, a representative said: “After last weekend’s dance-off, which left Strictly fans reeling as favourite Balvinder landed in the bottom two alongside Ross King, it’s clear that no celebrity is truly safe.

“That could spell trouble for Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis and his fan-favourite professional partner Dianne Buswell heading into this week’s competition. Having been given a bye last weekend due to illness, Stefan will need to prove he’s back to his best if he wants to win viewers back over. If he fails to impress, his Strictly journey could be in real danger of ending sooner than expected – and the odds certainly reflect that. He’s currently priced at 11/10 to be next eliminated, sitting just behind Chris Robshaw, who has shortened slightly to Evens (1/1), and level with Balvinder Sopal.

Strictly's Dianne Buswell

Dianne Buswell has been given bad news just hours before the live show (Image: BBC)

“While Robshaw was heavily tipped to face the dance-off last weekend, the former rugby star seems to have more fan support than initially thought. If his streak of luck continues, Stefan may well meet his match if he finds himself up against Balvinder – and that showdown could mark the end of his time on the dancefloor.”

The bad news comes after Dianne and Stefan were forced to miss Movie week due to Stefan being ill, sparking concerns for the couple’s future on the show.

But Dianne and Stefan have confirmed they will be back as they shared a video on Instagram, with Dianne saying: “One week back in the changing room and we haven’t stopped, we genuinely haven’t stopped.”

The star was forced to assure fans that she was okay just weeks after announcing her pregnancy, saying on Instagram: “”Just to clarify, I’ve had lots of people messaging me thinking this is a cover-up for me not being able to dance?!

“Firstly, we wouldn’t lie, especially about someone being sick. And secondly, I am fine. Yes, I am pregnant, but I’m also very capable and feeling good!

“Thirdly, there are things in place if any pros were to get sick or injured.