Bookies' favourite Louis Smith shapes up for Strictly Come Dancing final as he pumps some weights in rehearsals
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He's been spending more time in dance rehearsals than the gym since he joined Strictly Come Dancing.
But with the final looming on Saturday, bookies' favourite Louis Smith has been getting in some last-minute workouts as he pumps weights during a break in dance rehearsals.
The Olympic gymnast, 23, lifted some weights as he took time out of dancing in a West London studio.
Work it out: Louis Smith lifts some weights during a break in dance rehearsals with Strictly Come Dancing partner Flavia Cacace
I've had the time of my life: Louis and Flavia will perform their salsa from Week 3 to the Dirty Dancing hit
Louis and his partner Flavia Cacace have been hard at work practising three dances this week, including their salsa from Week 3 and a new showdance to Take That's Rule The World.
Then if they progress to the second part of the final, they will perform their favourite of the series - the Charleston from Week 9.
Currently, Louis is just ahead of Kimberley Walsh as the favourite to win this year's series.
Good friends: Louis and Flavia have developed a good working relationship during their time on the show
Do you need some help their Louis: Flavia smiles as Louis grimaces during his weight-lifting session
Bookmakers Ladbrokes have given Louis and Flavia 8/11 odds of winning, followed by Kimberley and Pasha Kovalev with 7/4.
Despite wowing over the judges consistently since the show began, Denise Van Outen and James Jordan are the outsiders with 16/1 with actress Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone at 12/1.
On Thursday morning, Louis tweeted: 'Last training session with @FlaviaCacace :(.'
Bookies' favourite: Louis and Flavia have proved popular with viewers and are tipped to win this year's series
On Wednesday, he said the judges had chosen the salsa as their favourite dance from the couple, although he and Flavia disagreed.
He wrote on Twitter: 'Judges have chosen the salsa as their fav mine and @FlaviaCacace is the charleston but we want to know what your fav dance was #teamflouia.
'Looks like lots of you are liking the Charleston:). Ok well we are looking forward to the charleston and I know we surprised you all so hopefully you will like the small changes we've made too.'
Strictly Come Dancing final is on BBC1 on Saturday 22nd December at 6.30-7.55pm and 8.50-10.05pm.
Dirty Dancing: The couple recreate a famous dance move from the Hollywood classic
Olympic physique: Louis is still cutting a strong figure, despite his change of working out style
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