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The ex-England cricketer, who triumphed in the competition two years ago, described the singer as "just unbelievable".
He told The Sun: "I think it's just amazing the way she can dance. If the public vote on dancing ability then she will win it."
Gough, 37, is currently training for the show's live tour, which begins next year.
He said: "I'm loving dance training because it's the best way to lose weight and get fit, and for me it's just before pre-season training starts for cricket."
Dixon and partner Matt Cutler face EastEnders star Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace in the live final.
Strictly Come Dancing airs tonight at 5.50pm and 9.25pm on BBC One.
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