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- Helen Flanagan is the 1/1 favourite to appear on Strictly Come Dancing 2025
- Nicola Roberts and Rachael Blackmore close behind in the betting
- Bookmakers continue to update odds as casting speculation builds
Helen Flanagan Tops Early Betting as Star Rumours Swirl
With summer rolling on, speculation is heating up around the 2025 line-up for Strictly Come Dancing and bookmakers have opened the market on which celebrities could be waltzing into the ballroom this year.
Helen Flanagan, best known for her time on Coronation Street and I'm a Celebrity, is now the evens (1/1) favourite to take part in this year’s series, according to the latest odds.
The BBC’s flagship dance show typically announces its contestants in late summer, but punters are already getting stuck into this year’s casting market.
Massive potential names include Mike Tindall and Nigel Farage, both with Reality TV history after stints in the I'm A Celeb jungle.
| To Appear on Strictly Come Dancing 2025 | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Flanagan | 1/1 | 50.0% |
| Nicola Roberts | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| Rachael Blackmore | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Jill Scott | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Tommy Fury | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Hannah Waddingham | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Gary Lineker | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Mike Tindall | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Nigel Farage | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Phil Taylor | 9/1 | 10.0% |
What the expert says...
Who Else Is Tipped?
Nicola Roberts, a former Girls Aloud member and Masked Singer winner, has moved into 11/4 second favourite and would fit the show’s mould.
Meanwhile, Rachael Blackmore, who became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in 2021, is priced at 3/1 for a potential surprise appearance after retirement.
Jill Scott is another sports star in the mix, alongside boxer Tommy Fury and darts legend Phil Taylor.
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Where to Bet on Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Strictly markets are among the most popular on entertainment betting sites, especially in the run-up to the show’s official reveal.
Punter interest continues to grow as rumours swirl, and leading UK betting sites have already priced up dozens of possible names.
Take advantage of the latest free bets before the market shifts.
