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- Lewis Cope is the betting favourite to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing
- Ross King leads the way in the dreaded first elimination market
- Reports suggest Claudia Winkleman could leave the show
Strictly 2025 Betting Markets Heat Up
The nation’s favourite dance competition is back, with Strictly Come Dancing 2025 set to launch on 20th September, followed by the first live show on 27th September.
UK betting sites are already offering a wide range of specials on this year’s series, from the outright winner market to the first elimination
Further markets look at who might replace Claudia Winkleman if she steps away from presenting duties.
According to William Hill, replacement contestant Lewis Cope has surged to the head of the winner market at 11/4, edging ahead of Dani Dyer at 7/2.
Cope was brought in due to injury to actor and DJ Kristian Nairn last month and he'll be looking to step in as a potential winner here.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Winner Odds
| Contestant | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cope | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| Dani Dyer | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Ellie Goldstein | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Vicky Pattison | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| George Clarke | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Karen Carney | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Balvinder Sopal | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Thomas Skinner | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Alex Kingston | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Harry Aikines-Aryeetey | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| La Voix | 28/1 | 3.4% |
| Stefan Dennis | 28/1 | 3.4% |
| Chris Robshaw | 50/1 | 2.0% |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 50/1 | 2.0% |
| Ross King | 80/1 | 1.2% |
What the expert says...
First Elimination Market
William Hill have also opened a market on which contestant will be the first to leave Strictly 2025.
Early eliminations often favour less experienced dancers or those with lower public recognition, putting Ross King under immediate pressure.
| Contestant | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Ross King | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Chris Robshaw | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Stefan Dennis | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| La Voix | 13/2 | 13.3% |
| Thomas Skinner | 9/1 | 10.0% |
Who Could Replace Claudia Winkleman as Strictly Host?
Reports suggest that Claudia Winkleman may be considering stepping away from Strictly, sparking speculation about who could step into her role.
The betting experts have priced Zoe Ball as the 2/1 favourite, with Janette Manrara and Fleur East both strong contenders at 3/1.
| Potential Host | Odds* | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Zoe Ball | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Janette Manrara | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Fleur East | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Holly Willoughby | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Rylan Clark | 4/1 | 20.0% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
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Where To Bet on Strictly Come Dancing 2025
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