BBC Strictly star set to 'miss out on trophy' after dancefloor 'error'

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Strictly Come Dancing star Will Best could be denied the Glitterball Trophy if he fails to address a subtle ballroom habit, according to body language experts. The Big Brother…

Strictly Come Dancing star Will Best could be denied the Glitterball Trophy if he fails to address a subtle ballroom habit, according to body language experts. The Big Brother host has been balancing his presenting duties on the ITV reality show alongside mastering his Strictly routines and welcoming a newborn baby boy. But his performances on the dance floor have remained strong, and the 41-year-old has progressed into week eight of the BBC's dance competition, with professional partner Dianne Buswell by his side.

Last week saw Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu become the sixth couple to be eliminated from Strictly, following a dance-off against Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby. The remaining couples are set to battle for their places in the competition this Saturday night (November 14), but body language expert Judi James warns that Will could lose out on vital votes if he continues his "distracting" habit.

Speaking to Paddy Power, Judi said: "Will badly needs to correct one body language trait that is spoiling his chances of a win. Instead of flaunting what could be his matinee idol good looks that would add an extra Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire spin to his waltzes and some sizzle to his tangos, he tends to dance with his mouth gaping wide open in a 'Guppy' gesture."

She continued to clarify that this open-mouthed facial expression could be affecting viewers' votes. "It's distracting and it will be losing him votes. Dianne needs to get him rehearsing with a pencil chomped between his teeth to get him looking more chiselled cheekbones and less surprised guppy," Judi said, reports Wales Online.

However, the expert also highlighted Will's significant successes in the competition. She stated: "With his work commitments plus a new baby, Will must be running on fumes right now, but his effort shows every week as he comes back with hyper energy and commitment levels that show total commitment to the competition."

She proceeded to note that he is "eager, chatty and he throws…

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