BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2025 season has kicked off with all 15 celebrity contestants performing their first live routines, but one name already stands out as the most likely first elimination. Ross King, the longtime LA showbiz correspondent for ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, finds himself at the bottom of both judges' scores and bookmakers' predictions after his initial Cha Cha performance scored just 10 points overall. Judge Craig Revel Horwood described the routine as "very awkward," setting a challenging tone for the Scottish presenter's ballroom journey.

The entertainment reporter's struggles were compounded by betting odds that placed him as the clear favorite for early departure. Bookmakers Coral gave King 2-1 odds to be the first contestant eliminated once voting begins, while BOYLE sports had previously positioned him at 80/1 to win the Glitterball Trophy—the longest odds among all competitors. These predictions came even before his live performance, suggesting early training sessions had already signaled difficulties for the television veteran.

King himself appears to share the pessimistic outlook, having admitted to struggling from the first day of rehearsals and telling his girlfriend Bridget to attend the initial live show because he doesn't anticipate many more appearances. The physical demands of Strictly training have proven challenging for the presenter, who acknowledged the ballroom represents a different beast compared to his usual red-carpet reporting duties and dawn starts in Hollywood.

While King faces elimination pressure, the competition's frontrunners are emerging clearly. Actor Lewis Cope leads as the warm favorite to win at 7/4 odds, with Ellie Goldstein following closely at 7/2. The dynamics shifted recently with Amber Davies's last-minute inclusion after Dani Dyer's injury withdrawal, with the Love Island champion and experienced performer immediately storming into joint fourth position and potentially disrupting the established hierarchy as the season progresses.

A man in his 50s remains in life-threatening condition after sustaining a serious head injury during an altercation with door staff outside licensed premises in Lurgan, County Armagh. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning around 12:55am in the William Street area of the town, according to police statements from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Detective Inspector Handley confirmed that the man had been attempting to re-enter the licensed premises when he became aggressive toward two members of the door staff. Police reports indicate that the door staff pushed the man backward, causing him to fall and strike his head on the ground, resulting in the serious head injury that now threatens his life.

The door staff provided immediate medical treatment to the injured man before he was transported to hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Police have not released additional details about the man's identity or current medical status, focusing instead on their ongoing investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

PSNI detectives are continuing their enquiries and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV footage, or mobile phone recordings of the incident to come forward. The police reference number for the investigation is 75 of 19/10/25, and information can be provided through multiple channels including the PSNI website or anonymously via Crimestoppers.