I really think that any of the remaining couples could make the final, although if I'm honest I think Claire is the outsider.
M+K - He has been great at Latin apart from last week and he's doing really well and has shown himself to be a fine dancer. Very popular couple as well. Possible problem is that they have 4 ballroom and only 2 Latin dances left and I agree he has a lot of work left to do on his posture and footwork in ballroom.
L+V - inconsistent mainly due to choregraphy choices, but obviously a great little dancer, especially in Latin. She's had a great week and I think most of her routines will continue to be strong now. However, her Ballroom needs a lot of work and the Rumba may be a difficult dance for her to pull off. Also not convinced about their popularity.
E+D - strengths are her ability to really sell a routine and go out there and perform, but technique is often a weakness and so is popularity. I'm still not completely convinced she'll make the final and I very much doubt both Louisa and Emma will make it - one will leave early I think.
M+L - Everyone loves an underdog and his improvement and dancing in the last couple of weeks has been fantastic. However, this is in ballroom. He's got some very hard Latin dances left and is yet to prove that he can master this side of things. If he can I think he'll be in the final, if not he could be in trouble in the Latin weeks.
C+M - I think they are very popular and when she gets it right on the night her technique is wonderful and she has the best footwork of all the couples IMO. However, technique alone doesn't make people pick up phones and she really needs to start selling her routines more to keep the votes. After this week, I think she's going to up her game and I think she's going to start really going for it. Tango and Paso could be her make or break dances.
C+B - Claire has improved a lot in ballroom, but Like Matt I think she will still struggle in Latin as she has a few timing issues. In my opinion least likely to make final, but you never know what will happen in this show and I really wouldn't bet against it.
I think it's so close and anyone could leave and anyone could make the final. It's going to be down to the performances coming up and it's going to be V exciting!