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<\/p>\nAnnabel Croft may have had all the fire in the world on the tennis court, but she\u2019s been warned that she\u2019s lacking a bit on the Strictly dancefloor. <\/p>\n
The star, 57, is competing in the BBC ballroom contest with pro Johannes Radebe and the duo have turned in decent scores, racking up 30 out of a possible 40 for last weekend\u2019s waltz. But body language expert Darren Stanton reckons Annabel needs to \u201ctighten up\u201d a little and has warned that she could be shown the door soon if she doesn\u2019t start serving up something a little stronger when she\u2019s showing off her moves to Shirley Ballas and co. <\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, he said: \u201cThey don\u2019t seem to have a strong bond or connection. There doesn\u2019t seem to be any fire in Annabel\u2019s belly, she seems to be going through the motions."<\/p>\n
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Darren said that Annabel \u2013 whose husband died in May after fighting cancer – needed to pay attention to what Shirley and fellow judges Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood had to say about her technique on the dancefloor. He said otherwise he could see her getting eliminated from the competition.<\/p>\n
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Despite his comments, the former tennis ace has become a real favourite with fans of the glitzy competition. Many have said they would like to see her go all the way and lift the coveted Glitterball trophy with Johannes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWatching on iPlayer and tears pricking my eyes after Annabel's spellbinding #Strictly performance,\u201d one viewer said after the sports star\u2019s last dance. Someone else said she was "beautiful" as she went through her steps.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAww well done again Annabel and Johannes that was such a beautiful and lovely waltz from you both,\u201d said another person. \u201cAnnabel oozes elegance,\u201d another viewer agreed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI loved most of the dancing tonight but Annabel\u2019s dance made me cry, it was beautiful,\u201d said one fan. Another said how much the star had come on since she first stepped out on the Strictly dancefloor.<\/p>\n
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Someone else posted: \u201cAnnabel created a lovely atmosphere and her frame has really improved as well. She's grown so much in confidence now compared to where she was at W1 where she heavily reliant on Johannes.<\/p>\n
"I've been saying for ages this woman is a dark horse!" added the Strictly fan. "Good for you Annabel.\u201d<\/p>\n
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