Strictly Come Dancing star's exit 'sealed' as they're dealt devastating blow hours before live show

One Strictly Come Dancing pair has been hit with a heartbreaking blow just hours before their third live performance.

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

After their second performances, all judges unanimously chose to save Chris and Nadiya, leading to Tom and Amy's exit from the contest.

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Betting experts have also unveiled their predictions for this weekend's elimination, with two celebs facing particularly bleak prospects, meaning they'll miss out on the much-loved Halloween Week, set to air later this month.

A spokesperson forBetwayrevealed: "Despite being saved from the dance-off last weekend, Ross King is the favourite to leave the competition on Sunday," reports Wales Online.

"Things are not looking good for Chris Robshaw either, as in a surprising twist of fate, 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."

Reflecting on her heartbreaking departure last week, Amy Dowden shared: "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 went on to say, "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."

Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.