Dancing on Ice star Adele Roberts ended up joint second on the leaderboard last week after her Musicals Week performance – but one expert has a tip that might just bag her the victory.
Roberts and her partner Mark Hanretty skated to Little Shop of Horrors from Little Shop of Horrors and scored 31.5 out of a possible 40.
Whilst judges have been impressed with her progress over the weeks, she hasn't been able to push that little bit further to get to the top spot.
Dance expert Dr Jill Jacobs has given her advice on what “subtle” improvement she thinks Roberts can make to secure the win.
When asked who she thought was the dark horse of the series and had what it takes to secure a surprise win, she told GB News on behalf of Heart Bingo: “Adele.
“She has a dancer's body, very long limbs but long-waisted. On top of that, she has the history that she has.
Adele has improved week on week
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“She has gone beyond fear. She has faced her biggest fears so she is fearless, she can go beyond pain, she is out of this realm.
“Her strength is improving very subtly, she has unbelievable musicality and dramatism, it is part of her and she can tell a story, she connects with the story in a real way. She is sometimes not in her body.”
Dr Jacobs continued: “Now what she really needs to do is more energy and more fortitude, and that is where, if she can, really find the energy.
“She needs to get the energy out of her long limbs to really feel and claim the space. Extend her lines, whilst still maintaining some grounding with the ice.
Dr Jacobs gave one tip for Adele which could give her the win
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“She could win it. Does she have the fortitude is the only question because she is really progressing and doing beautifully.”
Despite having faith in Roberts, she did admit: “Who I think will win it are Amber (Davies) and Miles (Nazaire), that is who we are looking at in my opinion.”
Meanwhile, turning her attention to the other end of the leaderboard, Dr Jacobs also told GB News who she expects to be eliminated from the competition next.
It seems Dr Jacobs isn’t the only one who thinks Roberts can go all the way after viewers branded her a “natural” on the ice.
Whilst watching Roberts skate, one viewer took to their X account and said: “OMG Adele is amazing on the ice, just a natural.”
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Dr Jacobs claimed Adele was a dark horse
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“Adele is INCREDIBLE,” another posted while a third added: “Every week Adele skates - I will apparently be in tears.”
A fourth viewer added: “LOVE LOVE LOVE Adele! She is amazing! So proud of her a true inspiration.” (sic)
According to bookmakers OLBG.com Roberts now moves into favourite to win the show with 9/4 odds: “Adele Roberts is now the clear betting favourite at 9/4 to win this year's Dancing On Ice.
“Bookmakers [are] now changing the betting market right around after the latest lot of dances!” Entertainment Betting Expert Jack Ashton explained.