Dancing On Ice star gets HUGE tribute from Premier League club ahead of final
DANCING On Ice star Anton Ferdinand has received a huge tribute from Premier League club West Ham United ahead of tonight’s final. It comes after three contestants remain in the series closer…
DANCING On Ice star Anton Ferdinand has received a huge tribute from Premier League club West Ham United ahead of tonight's final.
It comes after three contestants remain in the series closer - Michaela Strachan, Sam Aston and Anton - though only two have a chance of winning, according to a leading bookmaker.
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Anton Ferdinand has received a huge tribute from West Ham UnitedCredit: Supplied
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The footballer will skate for the last time in tonight's Dancing On Ice finalCredit: Supplied
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The players also took a moment to wish the Hammers legend best of luckCredit: Supplied
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Anton is behind in the odds - with bookies saying it's a two person raceCredit: Rex
Retired footballer Anton, 40, has very wide odds of 20/1 with Ladbrokes, leading the bookmaker to claim it will be a two-horse race.
Despite things not looking in his favour, West Ham United have thrown their support behind his and his partner Annette Dytrt, with a good luck message proudly emblazoned on their London Stadium home.
The players also took a moment after training to wish the Hammers legend and his pro skater the best of luck ahead of Sunday’s final.
Annette’s been warmly welcomed into the Hammers family, with the pair present at London Stadium to witness the Hammers Premier League win over Fulham in January.
The pair have shown their affinity for the club throughout the competition, regularly pulling the famous cross hammers during his routines.
Pro skater Annette said: "Firstly, I want to thank Anton for bringing me into his beautiful world of football, it was a new world for me and because of Anton I have met so many amazing people from West Ham United, the players, the team and it’s been a honour for me.
"Since I am skating with Anton, I am now a big West Ham fan, it’s not just the club but every time I came to the games I just felt so welcomed, it’s like a big family for me, it was really amazing.
“I always try to put a little irons sign into our routine, I think people have seen it and I wanted to do it for Anton.
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"He always speaks about West Ham, it’s his family and it’s his world, I am part of it now, I will continue to be a big fan of West Ham and support them whenever I can!
"I am just grateful for this journey with Anton and West Ham, it’s been a dream come true.”
Michaela, 58, is the favourite at 4/7 while Coronation Street star Sam, 31, is at 6/4.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "He's arguably been one of the standout performers of the series, but Anton's got no chance of taking home this year's crown, if the latest odds are anything to go by."
Anton hadn't expected to make it beyond the semi-finals in which he beat Dan Edgar in the skate-off.
He previously said: "If you had said to me at the start of it that I would have got to the semi-finals I would have said no chance, but I am here and I here because of you guys.
“Thanks for voting for me, keep voting for me.”
If Michaela were to win, she'd be one of just five women to lift the trophy.
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Anton hadn't expected to make it beyond the semi-finalsCredit: Rex