At this time last year, I had Pixie nailed on for the final, and the probable winner. As it was, she went in Week 11, following a controversial decision from Len, who overruled two of the other judges. That just underlines the folly of making predictions this early. It also (in my humble opinion) underlines the folly of having him as Head Judge. I would prefer either an odd number of judges or, in the event of a tie, going back to the public vote à la X-Factor.

This time last week, Jay was the undisputed winner, but last night's dance changed that.

I agree with you 100%. Len should not have the final say, I don't understand why they need a head judge. Especially when so many of his decisions are questionable. He definitely gets a bee in his bonnet some weeks, over silly little things.

The phone vote should decide in the event of a tie, not Len!!!

I can see Jay, Anita, Katie, Georgia and Helen all potentially getting more votes than him depending on how well they all dance and what dances they are performing. I certainly don't think he's a shoe-in for the final. The competition is really tough this year and for me Peter has been overshadowed by all five of the above. Having said that, I would be very surprised to see him go out early.

I still think he will make it to the finals. I don't think he is in the top tranche of dancers this year because he lacks nuance and finesse and always appears to be driving his performance too hard but I suspect he is popular with the voting public and that will keep him in.

Based on his dancing, no.
Based on a variety of other factors, he could well make the final. Unfortunately.

He might make the final, but I think he will have to rely on the judges. As the field thins out, he just won't have the public support to keep him safe. Peter Andre is quite popular among a certain section of the public, but I'm not so sure there's enough of a cross-over to make it relevant in a Strictly vote.
I think he's safe enough for a while yet though, votes for his rivals will be split and he's justifiably in the top half dozen on merit.

Don't think he is good enough to make the final 😬
His dances all seem to be the same, a lot of
Stomping and knees up, and posing. 😐 Their is
a lot of much better dancers than him...😄 Also don't
like the fact that the judges are not judging him
fairly by trying to make out he is better than he is.😕

I hope he doesn't. I personally don't enjoy watching him even though he is a reasonable dancer. I enjoy watching Jay, Anita, Georgia, Katie and surprisingly Jamilia. She always seems so surprised when she gets a good score.