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- All professional dancers from 2024 confirmed to return for the 2025 series fuelling fresh speculation over the celebrity cast
- Nicola Roberts is the early 11/4 favourite to appear, followed by Jill Scott and Tommy Fury
- Bookmakers including William Hill have opened the market for potential contestants, with high-profile names across sport, music and politics
Nicola Roberts Tops Strictly 2025 Betting Odds as Casting Speculation Begins
With the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 professional dancer line-up now confirmed, attention turns to the celebrity contestants and UK Betting Sites have opened markets on who could join the next series.
Nicola Roberts, former Girls Aloud star and The Masked Singer winner, is the early favourite at 11/4 with William Hill.
She leads a varied field of potential stars rumoured to be in talks with the BBC ahead of the show’s autumn launch.
Following behind Roberts is former Lioness and I'm A Celebrity winner Jill Scott who sits at 7/2 in the market and her name makes perfect sense given former athletes performances on the show.
| Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Contestant | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Nicola Roberts | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| 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% |
| Brooklyn Beckham | 10/1 | 9.1% |
What the expert says...
Who Could Join the Ballroom This Year?
Tommy Fury is 9/2 and offers mainstream appeal and he’s no stranger to live TV or competition potentially attracting a younger audience.
Hannah Waddingham is 5/1 and oozes star power. The Ted Lasso and West End favourite has the poise and stage presence Strictly loves and she’d glide into the spotlight effortlessly.
Gary Lineker rounds out the main names at 6/1 but after stepping down from Match of the Day from the end of this season he'll now have Saturday night's free for dancing.
Mike Tindall (7/1) and Phil Taylor (9/1) both represent the sport-to-dance crossover Strictly loves, while Nigel Farage (8/1) and Brooklyn Beckham (10/1) show how political and pop culture names often stir betting site speculation even if their actual appearance is less likely.
Place Your Best Bet on Strictly Come Dancing 2025: Contestants and Betting Insights
Where to Bet on Strictly Come Dancing 2025
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