Strictly's Bobby Brazier target of 'overmarked' claims by former pro Brendan Cole; Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has come under fire from former BBC pro Brendan Cole over his scores on the show.

Byline: By, Simon Duke

Bobby Brazier has been hit by accusations that he's been 'overmarked' on Strictly Come Dancing, with the claims coming from the show's former pro Brendan Cole. And the former champion has also argued that it's Bobby's rival,. Angela Scanlon who is the 'best dancer' this year.

Fresh from winning the National Television Award for Rising Star, EastEnders actor Bobby was made the early favourite to win Strictly this year, with bookies swift to put him at the top of the betting as soon as he was confirmed on the line-up for the new series of the BBC show.

But, while he and pro partner Dianne Buswell have yet to fall to the bottom rungs of the leaderboard, they have also so far failed to top it, as they were eclipsed by Nigel Harman and Katya Jones in the odds. Both Bobby and Dianne have opened up about some of the 'tough' times they've had away from the ballroom over the last month, with Bobby, son of Jeff Brazier and late reality star Jade Goody, admitting being 'deflated' after the week four tango David Bowie's Fashion.

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