Who Will Win The Fortune Hotel? Jae And Cherish Favourites After Week 1
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The Fortune Hotel has hit our screens this week, and fans of The Traitors may have noticed a few similarities.
This high-octane ITV1 show is a similar game of deception, and it features challenges before an evening meet up, which is called the Nightcap and happens in the Lady Luck Bar.
In the programme, 10 pairings checked into The Fortune Hotel in the Caribbean with the aim of checking out £250,000 richer.
Four episodes have already aired, with the final four set to be broadcast next week, and there has been a big shake up on betting sites after this week's activity.
Four pairings have already departed the show after they ended each evening with the dreaded Early Checkout card.
Each pairing has a briefcase with them, and while most contain nothing, one case has the £250,000 inside, and one case has the Early Checkout card.
The pair with the Early Checkout card are known as the Unfortunates. Those who have it in their possession at the end of the episode are told to leave the hotel.
The pair with the £250K are called the Fortune Holders, and the others are the Fortune Hunters.
Business partners Chloe and Louie were the first to leave the hotel early, followed by mother and daughter Tracey and Abbie, partners Gary and Lesley, and, in Thursday night's episode, Claire and Daniel ended up with the Early Checkout card.
But six pairs remain at the Fortune Hotel to battle it out for the £250,000 prize.
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Jae And Cherish Top Market
After four episodes, Jae and Cherish are the current 2/1 favourites on specials betting sites to win the Fortune Hotel series.
The best pals are certainly in the driving seat at the end of the first week, but could that put a target on their backs?
In Thursday night's episode, best mates Adam and Michael began the episode as the Fortune Holders - meaning they had also banked £10,000 - after they were deliberately given the £250K case by their pals Jo-Anne and Will.
Later in the episode, Adam and Michael won a Room Service challenge, so returned the favour to Jo-Anne and Will by swapping their case back with them, meaning the mother and son duo were the Fortune Holders again and in pole position to bank £10,000 themselves.
However, later on, Jae and Cherish won the main challenge, so were able to swap last during the Nightcap.
Several swaps ensued beforehand, including Dan and Claire swapping cases with Jo-Anne and Will, meaning they were then the Fortune Holders.
But they weren't for long as Jae and Cherish swapped with Dan and Claire, sending them home, but it also meant the best pals ended the week as the Fortune Holders and bagged £10,000.
Jae and Cherish also now have the power to dish out the next Early Checkout card.
Scott And Tommy Ease Into Week 2
Scott and Tommy are the 3/1 second favourites on betting apps to win the series, after they eased into the second week.
The best pals don't seem to have made any enemies, while they have been quietly going about their business, and doing well in challenges.
Another pair of best mates is next in the betting at 4/1 in the shape of Adam and Michael.
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They appear to be a big threat, but after finishing bottom of the latest challenge, they were forced to go first in the swapping order, which is the worst position to be in heading into the Nightcap.
The pairings compete in challenges earlier in the episodes in a bid to enhance their position in the swapping order, which is vital come the end of the night.
Those who swap last have the power to potentially ensure they avoid the Early Checkout card, or end up as the Fortune Holders.
Adam and Michael have formed a strong bond with Jo-Anne and Will, which could be a huge help in the competition.
But it could also hamper them and put a target on their backs, especially now Jae and Cherish have realised Jo-Anne and Will have been the Fortune Holders for large parts of the first week.
Jo-Anne And Will To Check Out Soon?
Mother and son duo Jo-Anne and Will are the heavy favourites to be given the Early Checkout card next.
The pair are just 1/2 on new betting sites, and it looks likely that Jae and Cherish won't trust them anymore, now they know they've had the money for a while.
Jae and Cherish could also be wary of Jo-Anne and Will's bond with Adam and Michael, who are Evens second favourites to receive the card next.
What's more, Jo-Anne and Will are 5/1 to win the series.
They have done well so far keeping hold of the money for most of the week, but now it's with Jae and Cherish it could be hard to get it back, and they may have blown their chances of winning.
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