Strictly Come Dancing
Bookies give their verdict on Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winner
The countdown is on for the glitterball as Strictly Come Dancing waltzes back onto BBC One and iPlayer from Saturday, September 20.
The much loved show will once again pair celebrity contestants with professional dancers in a bid to lift the iconic trophy and the bookies have already revealed their favourites.
| Contestant | Odds | Chance of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cope | 3/1 | 25% |
| Ellie Goldstein | 4/1 | 20% |
| Dani Dyer | 9/2 | 18% |
| Karen Carney | 7/1 | 12% |
| George Clarke | 9/1 | 10% |
| Vicky Pattison | 12/1 | 8% |
| Harry Aikines-Aryeetey | 16/1 | 6% |
| Balvinder Sopal | 16/1 | 6% |
| Thomas Skinner | 16/1 | 6% |
| Alex Kingston | 18/1 | 5% |
| La Voix | 33/1 | 3% |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 33/1 | 3% |
| Chris Robshaw | 40/1 | 2% |
| Stefan Dennis | 40/1 | 2% |
| Ross King | 66/1 | 1% |
According to the latest odds, actor Lewis Cope is the early frontrunner at 3/1 (25% chance) with Ellie Goldstein close behind at 4/1 (20%).
Reality TV favourite Dani Dyer is not far adrift at 9/2 (18%), while former England footballer Karen Carney sits at 7/1 (12%).
Other notable names in this year’s line-up include architect George Clarke (9/1), TV personality Vicky Pattison (12/1), and Paralympian Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (16/1).
Bookmakers also list outsider Thomas Skinner at 16/1 (6%) after the businessman recently made headlines with a candid confession about cheating on his wife.
Speaking about the frontrunners, betting analyst Dave James commented:
“Lewis Cope has the charisma and acting background that often works well on Strictly. He’s comfortable performing and could become a real crowd favourite. Ellie Goldstein, on the other hand, represents something genuinely fresh for the show her modelling career has broken barriers, and her story could really resonate with the public. Both are strong contenders to make the final.”
At the longer end of the odds are soap star Alex Kingston (18/1), drag performer La Voix (33/1), and former footballers Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Chris Robshaw.
Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis and Good Morning Britain host Ross King are considered the rank outsiders.
With its mix of drama, sequins, and Saturday night sparkle, this year’s series promises another unmissable run and if the odds are anything to go by, fans should keep their eyes firmly on Lewis Cope and Ellie Goldstein.
