The Traitors
Celebrity Traitors Favourite REVEALED before Wednesday opener
Celebrity Traitors airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer Wednesday. Here are the bookies opinons and my verdict on who I think will win.
Celebrity Odds Expert Dave James from odds insight site whataretheodds.co.uk comments:
“The Traitors is back on our screens tonight and with the Celebrity twist this is certain to be a much needed viewing figure jackpot for the BBC. Odds released from the bookmakers show Alan Carr leading the market at 7/2 (22.2% chance of winning). The Chatty Man certainly has quick wit and sharp social instincts to do well in the castle.
I have a feeling that he’s the kind of player who’ll have everyone laughing while secretly plotting their downfall! He’s charming, sharp, and just sneaky enough to be dangerous. I think the end result will partly depend on how Alan copes with being either a Faithful or a Traitor. If anyone can pull off betrayal with a smile, it’s Alan and I think he’s probably the stand out contestant.”
“Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway could also do well and she’s the second favourite at the moment. Kate is priced at 4/1 (20% chance of winning). She brings a trusting warmth, resilience and prior reality TV experience which which is perfect. Kate can definitely tell when someone is hiding something when she’s interviewing them which is a massive advantage. The only worry with Kate is whether she can keep it togther at the Round Table. Will she be able to tell a tell a bare face lie to someone?”
“Stephen Fry, a national treasure is also tipped to do well at 9/2 (18.2% chance of winning). He could turn out to be a master manipulator in the show but he could be one of those contestants who finds the emotional side of the game tough. He might struggle with the intensity of the Round Table with the idea of banishing people, and I don’t think he’s someone who typically thrives under intense scrutiny.”
“Looking at an outsider, Tom Daley might be one to watch. He’s calm under pressure, hugely disciplined, and has a track record of thriving in high stakes environments with his sporting background. If he keeps a low profile early on and build up some trust, he could be a real dark horse.”
Other notable names in the field include Cat Burns (8/1), Clare Balding (10/1), and veteran actress Celia Imrie (12/1), all of whom bring unique strengths to the game. Further out in the betting are Paloma Faith (16/1) and Jonathan Ross (20/1), each capable of surprising viewers and fellow players once the cloaks are on.
| Celebrity | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Carr | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Kate Garraway | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Stephen Fry | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Cat Burns | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Clare Balding | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Celia Imrie | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Joe Marler | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Joe Wilkinson | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Niko Omilana | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Lucy Beaumont | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Charlotte Church | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Paloma Faith | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Ruth Codd | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Mark Bonnar | 18/1 | 5.3% |
| Tom Daley | 18/1 | 5.3% |
| Nick Mohammed | 18/1 | 5.3% |
| Tameka Empson | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| David Olusoga | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Jonathan Ross | 20/1 | 4.8% |
As UK betting sites are not currently open for this event, the odds presented are hypothetical and have been compiled for entertainment purposes only by our industry expert.
