BBC Strictly Come Dancing star dealt new blow as they face early exit from show

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Strictly Come Dancing's Toyah Willcox has been dealt a new blow ahead of Saturday's second live show.The legendary singer and TV presenter, 66, is one of 15 celebrities hoping to show off their moves on the iconic BBC One dance floor each week and she has been paired with professional dancer Neil Jones.However, Toyah could face an early exit as she's the bookies' favourite to leave Strictly this weekend.

Toyah is the 6-4 favourite with bookmaker Coral to be the first contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.The actress and musician tops the betting ahead of Paul Merson, who is at 7-2 to leave, and Nick Knowles, who is 9-2 to depart, reports the Express.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Tasha Ghouri is the 3-1 favourite to win, with JB Gill and Chris McCausland next best at 7-2. Talking about the new findings, Coral's John Hill said: "Toyah Wilcox is under the most pressure for a big performance on Saturday night, as we make her the favourite to be the first contestant eliminated from this year's series." They added: "Paul Merson and Nick Knowles are also the top end of the first elimination betting and are in danger of being in the dance-off this weekend."It comes as Strictly pro Neil, 42, has broken his silence after landing at the very bottom of the leaderboard with Toyah following the first week of the BBC competition.

On the first live show of the series on Saturday night, Toyah performed a tango to Madonna's Ray of Light with her professional partner Neil.Following their debut performance, the duo only managed to secure a disappointing 12 points from the judges - Craig Revel-Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Motsi Mabuse.