Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing 1st Elimination favourite REVEALED
The countdown is on for the glitterball as Strictly Come Dancing waltzes back onto BBC One and iPlayer from Saturday, September 20.
The bookies have ALREADY revealed the celebrity most fancied to be eliminated in Week 1.
Dave James, TV Odds Analyst at Whataretheodds.co.uk comments:
“Bookies have made Ross King the favourite to go in Week 1. The TV presenter and entertainment correspondent on Lorraine has interviewed some of the world’s biggest stars. He’s personable and polished, but the odds suggest he’ll need an unforgettable Week 1 to avoid the chop.“
“Ross is likeable, but at these odds, the market says he’s vulnerable. Charm doesn’t always translate to the dancefloor. At 66/1, the bookmakers clearly expect him to be one of the first names voted off – and unless he pulls off a surprise in week one, he could be the series’ early casualty. A standout Week 1 is crucial for him.“
Actor Lewis Cope is the early frontrunner to go all the way and lift the famous crown 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:
“Emmerdale’s 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.
| Contestant | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cope | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Ellie Goldstein | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Dani Dyer | 9/2 | 18.0% |
| George Clarke | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Karen Carney | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Harry Aikines-Aryeetey | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Vicky Pattison | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Balvinder Sopal | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| La Voix | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Thomas Skinner | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Alex Kingston | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Chris Robshaw | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Kristian Nairn | 22/1 | 4.3% |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Stefan Dennis | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Ross King | 66/1 | 2.9% |
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.
