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Shaun Wright-Phillips on Strictly Come Dancing

Overview

Former England footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips joined the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dancer Alexis Warr. Prior to the competition, Wright-Phillips expressed a goal to dance at a professional level, stating he was “in it to win it,” despite supercomputer simulations suggesting he faced a low chance of winning.

Following his debut performance, Wright-Phillips and Warr earned a score of 15 for their Cha-Cha, placing them joint bottom of the leaderboard. Consequently, bookmakers have identified him as the favorite to be the first contestant eliminated from the competition.

Entities

Alexis Warr · BBC · Shaun Wright-Phillips · Karen Carney · Strictly Come Dancing

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Shaun Wright-Phillips faces early exit risk on Strictly Come Dancing

    Former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips is the odds-on favorite to be the first contestant eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing following a low debut score.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Shaun Wright-Phillips prepares for Strictly Come Dancing debut

    Former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips prepares for his Strictly Come Dancing debut, aiming to compete at a professional level despite simulations predicting a low chance of winning.

Sources

entertainmentdaily.co.uk · entertainmentdaily.com · gbnews.com · standard.co.uk