Judi will waltz away with Strictly crown, says Linda
COMEDIAN Judi Love can spring a surprise and win Strictly Come Dancing, says her Loose Women pal Linda Robson.
Judi, 41, is an outsider to lift this year’s Glitterball Trophy and is priced at 20/1 to triumph in the upcoming series.
But Birds Of A Feather star Linda, 63, regularly hits the dancefloor with her friend and warned this year’s contestants she has “great moves”.
Linda said of her Loose Women co-star: “She feels it, the music. I would know – I’ve been out with her a few times.”
Linda, who was used “as a decoy” on the ITV panel show during Judi’s “Strictly reveal”, was speaking at the press night for the Trafalgar Theatre’s production of Jersey Boys.
Judi said: “I am still in shock that I will be part of this amazing show.
“I’ve watched it for many years and admired the phenomenal abilities of these dancers and celebrities that have taken part and dedicated themselves to learning a new craft.
“I’m truly looking forward to pushing myself in to something that I could have only dreamed of doing – and now it’s actually coming true. I can’t lie, I’m so nervous, but excited at the same time.” Also taking part in this year’s Strictly are EastEnders actress Nina Wadia, actor Greg Wise, TV presenter AJ Odudu, Dragons’ Den investor Sara Davies, Corrie’s Katie McGlynn, Gordon Ramsay’s TV presenter daughter Tilly and Olympian Adam Peaty.
They will be joined on the BBC dancefloor by former England rugby star Ugo Monye, children’s presenter Rhys Stephenson, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, Bake Off’s John Whaite, McFly’s Tom Fletcher – the favourite at 4/1 – BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker and comedian Robert Webb.
The series is expected to start next month.