COMMENT: The former TOWIE star’s stint on the show has proved divisive, but critics would do well to remember why he’s lasted in the competition, writes

Against the odds and to everyone's surprise – including his own – Pete Wicks has waltzed his way into the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final with his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał.

He's doing something right' - EXCLUSIVE The former TOWIE star is the bookies’ favourite to be eliminated next but Brendan Cole says he shouldn’t be discounted yet

Pete Wicks in action again after controversial survival - Week 11 will see the remaining six contestants dance in ‘Musicals Week’ to make it through to the next round