Strictly Judge Singles Out One Contestant to Make It to the Final

Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell has said she would love to see Jake Wood in the final. Speaking to Closer magazine, Darcey said: "This is the best set of contestants the show has ever had. "I don't think anybody thought Jake Wood would be such an entertainer. It would be fabulous to see him in the final." Darcey wants to see Jake in the final According to the bookies, Jake, who plays Max on Eastenders, is a strong contender to win this year's series alongside Pixie Lott and Frankie Bridge. Darcey also said that Mark Wright suffers from nerves before the live shows and she does her best to try to help him. "Alison Hammond [was] the naughtiest [contestant], backstage she's hysterical, whereas Mark Wright panics. I've given him breathing exercises, Strictly is like nothing he's ever done before" said the judge. Darcey pictured with head judge Len Goodman