Strictly Come Dancing professional Julian Caillon and his partner Balvinder Sopal landed in the dance off last weekend
Abbie Bray Deputy Editor for Screen Time
14:56, 08 Nov 2025
Strictly Come Dancing newcomer Julian Caillon and his dance partner Balvinder Sopal have suffered another setback as, for the second consecutive week, they remain the bookmakers’ top picks for departure.
The previous week saw the pair narrowly avoid elimination despite being tipped as most likely to go, according to Betway.
Nevertheless, this Saturday evening could prove less fortunate for them, with odds of 100/1 on their exit – meaning departure would deny them the chance to perform at the iconic Blackpool Tower.
Hot on their heels sits Harry Aikines-Aryeetey with 50/1 odds, whilst La Voix faces 40/1 chances of elimination.
Meanwhile, George Clarke remains the betting favourites’ top choice to claim victory in the competition, reports the Express.
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Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope sits in second position at 9/4 odds, with Alex Kingston occupying third spot at 4/1.
The previous weekend witnessed Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola’s surprising departure from the show.
The duo found themselves in the dance-off facing Julian and Balvinder, but the panel opted to rescue the EastEnders actor, sealing Ellie’s fate.
Reflecting on her journey, Ellie smiled: “I’ve enjoyed it so much! He is a kind person, and all I wanted from day one.
“You have been so heartwarming, thank you to you [Vito].”
Who will be eliminated on Sunday night?(Image: BBC)
Vito became emotional as he addressed Ellie: “Honestly, there are no words I can use to describe how proud I am of you and you did really change my life so much. You made me such a better person.
“At the beginning of this year, I said to myself, ‘please, please, please can you send me a beautiful angel into my life?’ And now you arrived. I’ve never had a little sister but I always wanted one.
“Now, I have you and you’re my little sister forever, and your big brother is always by your side.”
Earlier in the week, Balvinder and Julian made an appearance on It Takes Two, where they discussed their repeated dance-off experiences.
Balvinder confessed to It Takes Two host Fleur East: “The rumba, it was the hardest thing to learn.
“Literally, on Tuesday, I’d thrown the towel in and went, ‘I can’t do it,’ I sat in a corner and cried.
“Jules was standing there and went, ‘When you’re ready, bro… we’ve got to get this done’.”
Strictly Come Dancing will be broadcast tonight at 6.30pm on BBC One.
