Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole has predicted an “early exit” for Susannah Constantine and Anton Du Beke.
In his new column for Hello! magazine, Brendan spilled his thoughts on this year’s Strictly pairings after Saturday night’s launch show saw the celebrities meet their dance partners for the first time.
And unfortunately for Susannah and Anton, it’s not good news from Brendan…
Brendan wrote of their pairing: “I felt it was way too predictable! It will be fun for a few weeks but I am expecting an early exit for them both. Once again they have given Anton an older contestant – which is a bit boring.”
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However, he added of fashion presenter Susannah: “I like her banter and think she will be really fun.”
On the other end of the spectrum, Brendan suggested Casualty’s Charles Venn and pro dancer Karen Clifton are the “couple to watch” this year.
He wrote: “Is he single? Because the chemistry is obvious! He has the perfect partner in the show in Karen as what she delivers is amazing.”
Brendan was axed from Strictly earlier this year despite being one of the original pro dancers.
At the time, he said: “”
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