Jason Gardiner 'turned On' By Danniella

The openly-gay judge was impressed by the actress and her professional partner Matthew Gonzalez and believes she could stun current favourite Hayley Tammadon - who he described as "cheesy" - by winning the contest.

He told The Sun newspaper: "Hayley has got something to worry about - Danniella's got more sex appeal.

"There's no question she's a lived woman and she's bringing all of her life experience into play here.

"It reminded me of Maggie Gyllenhaal from the film 'Secretary'. I was really turned on.

"It was steamy and it was really hot. It made me think, 'This is a woman on ice, this isn't some performing arts kid' - which I think Hayley can come across like. She's a little bit cheesy."

Jason has now advised 36-year-old Danniella to use her acting ability even more to give her the edge of Hayley, 33.

He said: "Danniella needs to keep using her acting ability, that's how she could win it. But Hayley is technically superior and a great dancer. That's what has got her this far."

Meanwhile, Danny Young - who was voted off the show this week - has also backed Danniella to win.