Until the disastrous semi-final, it was pretty clear each week who was likely to leave Strictly Come Dancing. Sure, there was the occasional upset, for example when Cheri Lunghi (she of the coffee) lost the dance off against Lisa Snowden, and the shock of Austin Healey being eliminated but in general Sunday nights have been reasonably predictable.

However, now it’s down to the final three, who will win is anybody’s guess. The voting fiasco of the semi-final means that all the votes from last week will be carried over to this week – presumably meaning that Tom Chambers will have received a lot of sympathy votes as he was bottom of the pile on Saturday night.

Austin was of course the firm favourite from the outset. His departure, although unsurprising on the night (the choice of dance played the major role in the judges decision) it did mean that Lisa “dance off queen” Snowdon has made it through to the final.

The last remaining male, Tom Chambers, is now the favourite. Presumably the British public voting in the competition are predominantly female and think he’s a bit of a sweetie (Austin, you really shouldn’t have gone for the open pink silk shirt option). Although I suspect the dodgy voting from last week might count against him. And while Rachel is undoubtedly, with all her record-breaking scores, the best remaining dancer, she doesn’t seem to gel well with the audience. Lisa has the girl next door appeal, she’s cute without being overtly sexy, she’s been knocked down and got back up again, and again. And she doesn’t take herself too seriously. Us Brits like an underdog. My money’s on Lisa.

Who will win Strictly Come Dancing 2008?

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