Jade Johnson among the favourites to win BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
Fri 25/09/2009 10:20
Former European long jump silver medallist Jade Johnson is 10-1 joint-third favourite to land victory in the latest series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, reports spikesmag.com.Johnson, who stands at 6ft 1ins tall, produced two sizzling routines with dance partner Ian Waite in last week’s show and was awarded 52 out of 60 to place second on the overall leader board.
Judge Bruno Tonioli commented on Johnson’s performance by saying: “Those legs could crack walnuts. I’m envious! Nasty and naughty and I loved it.”
Online betting firm Sky Bet has made Johnson joint third favourite to win the competition alongside Footballers’ Wives actress Laila Rouass. Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle is a 2-1 favourite with The Bill actress Ali Bastion second favourite at 5-2.
Stars of track and field have a great tradition of performing well on the show, but have yet to win the British version.
Former Olympic heptathlon champion Denise Lewis was runner-up in the second series while ex-world 110m hurdles record holder Colin Jackson finished in the same position in series three.
Former world long jump champion Fiona May was a past winner on the Italian version, and the 2004 Olympic shot put bronze medallist Joachim Olsen was voted top dog in the Danish edition last year.
September 25, 2009
Strictly Come Dancing Week Two is upon us and the 
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, he could be this years JS as suggested but I think Richard will go on Saturday for the fact I predict he'll be the weakest and I don't recognise him but could also be Jo Wood in the mix but the middle is the danger zone of the leaderboard.
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scream. He is a complete and utter irritant and constantly talked over Claudia, Camilla and Lisa.
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