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- Wham are 1/7 favourites to claim their third Christmas Number One in a row.
- Kylie Minogue is the closest challenger thanks to Amazon Music backing.
- The 2025 Christmas chart will be revealed live on BBC Radio 1 on December 19.
Wham 1/7 for Xmas Top Spot Once Again
Wham are streets ahead in the betting for the 2025 Christmas Number One with odds crashing into 1/7 to top the festive chart once again.
Their enduring hit “Last Christmas” has dominated the last two years and bookmakers expect a third straight victory on December 19.
The classic 80s anthem remains a seasonal favourite and is now as close to a festive certainty as you'll see in music betting.
William Hill's latest market goes as far as giving an 87.5% implied probability that Wham are crowned Kings of Christmas once again this year.
The late George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's band had to wait 39 years since it was released to hit the Christmas Number One spot for the first time in 2023.
Christmas Number One Odds
| Christmas Number One | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Wham – Last Christmas | 1/7 | 87.5% |
| Kylie Minogue – XMAS | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is You | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Taylor Swift | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Together for Palestine | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Why Wham Keep Winning the Christmas Number One
It’s easy to see why Last Christmas remains such a force during the holiday season.
The track taps into multi-generational memories and emotions that resurface during the holidays.
With playlists like "Christmas Classics" and "Festive Favourites" heavily promoted on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music, Wham’s hit is constantly top of the queue.
Few modern acts are releasing Christmas-specific singles aimed at the top spot these days, leaving legacy acts like Wham and Mariah Carey largely unchallenged.
Combine these factors with massive repeat exposure via TikTok, YouTube, and TV/radio syncs, and it’s no surprise Last Christmas is positioned to keep the crown.
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When Is the 2025 Christmas Number One Announced?
The Official Christmas Number One will be revealed on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the countdown broadcast live on BBC Radio 1:
- The Official Chart with Jack Saunders airs from 4pm GMT
- The full Top 100 Singles and Albums Charts are published online at 5.45pm GMT via OfficialCharts.com
The week leading up to that moment is the busiest of the year for streaming and downloads and the race is now on.
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Where to Bet
You can bet on the 2025 Christmas Number One with William Hill, one of the best entertainment betting sites in the UK.
They also have a new customer offer when you join which gives you £30 in free bets when you bet £10.
