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- Balvinder Sopal is the overwhelming favourite to be eliminated this weekend at 2/7.
- George Clarke is top of the winner market at 11/10, but Karen Carney remains a real threat.
- This weekend’s brand-new Instant Dance challenge could completely shake up the standings
Six Celebs Remain in Strictly 2025
We’re officially into the business end of the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing and this weekend brings both high stakes and a fresh new challenge.
With only six celebrities remaining, pressure is higher than ever, especially with the Instant Dance twist set to catch dancers off guard.
Bookmakers have already priced up who they think will leave next and the elimination market paints a pretty clear picture.
Balvinder Sopal has made 4 appearances in the dreaded dance-off already this series and it seems likely that she will do so again this weekend.
Sopal is the odds-on favourite with William Hill to leave the show with their odds giving an implied probability of 77.8% that it happens.
Who Could Leave Next? Strictly Elimination Odds
| Strictly Come Dancing Elimination | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Balvinder Sopal | 2/7 | 77.8% |
| Alex Kingston | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Amber Davies | 13/2 | 13.3% |
| Karen Carney | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| George Clarke | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Lewis Cope | 100/1 | 1.0% |
This Week’s Songs & Dances
- Alex & Johannes – Cha Cha to Ring My Bell by Anita Ward
- Amber & Nikita – Jive to Proud Mary by Tina Turner
- Balvinder & Julian – Jive to Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale
- George & Alexis – Quickstep to I Get A Kick Out Of You by Frank Sinatra
- Karen & Carlos – Couples Choice to Born This Way by Lady Gaga
- Lewis & Katya – Rumba to Falling by Harry Styles
These routines will be scored as usual before the Instant Dance challenge comes into play.
Instant Dance Challenge Explained
For the first time ever, Strictly introduces the Instant Dance: a high-pressure, wildcard round that will test spontaneity, confidence, and memory.
- Couples randomly draw a dance style from those they’ve already performed this season
- They’re played their accompanying music immediately, triggering a dash to wardrobe
- They have just 10 seconds to decide how they’ll perform
- Then straight onto the floor
The judges will then award extra points from 6 (best) to 1 (worst), with those scores added to the night’s overall tally.
What the expert says...
Who’s Favourite to Win?
George Clarke is now back to strong favourite status at 11/10, with Karen Carney just behind.
Clarke's consistent public support make him the one to beat, especially if he can shine in the surprise round.
Lewis Cope remains a technical powerhouse, but still slightly lags in the narrative the show thrives on.
| Strictly Come Dancing Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| George Clarke | 11/10 | 47.6% |
| Karen Carney | 13/8 | 38.1% |
| Lewis Cope | 10/3 | 23.1% |
| Alex Kingston | 40/1 | 2.4% |
| Amber Davies | 40/1 | 2.4% |
| Balvinder Sopal | 80/1 | 1.2% |
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