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- George Clarke 3/1 favourite to win Strictly after Week 1
- Market has shifted significantly since pre-show odds on Friday
- Ross King odds-on at 4/6 for first elimination after low score
George Clarke New Favourite for Glitterball
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 competition is underway and already the betting market has shifted after the opening live show as bookmakers swap odds right around on the big contenders.
YouTuber George Clarke impressed in Week 1 with a strong score of 24, moving into 3/1 favourite with William Hill to win the glitterball trophy.
Before Friday’s launch show, Clarke was a 5/1 shot in the market.
But his assured performance and early fan backing has seen him leapfrog pre-show market leaders Lewis Cope and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey in the latest odds.
The latest market gives an implied probability of 25% that Clarke will win the show this year.
Strictly Come Dancing Winner Odds
| Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| George Clarke | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Lewis Cope | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Karen Carney | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Vicky Pattison | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Amber Davies | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Harry Aikines-Aryeetey | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Market Movements Since Friday
The pre-show odds had Lewis Cope as a narrow favourite at 5/2, with Clarke a 5/1 chance.
However, Cope’s 28-point performance has only kept him in contention rather than moving him clear.
Meanwhile, Karen Carney has been the breakout performer, scoring an impressive 31 points to top the leaderboard.
She has shortened into 9/2 third favourite, reflecting strong public and judge support.
First Elimination Market
Attention also turns to the First Elimination betting, where Ross King is odds-on at 4/6 after scoring just 10 points, the lowest of the week.
| Strictly First Elimination | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Ross King | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| Thomas Skinner | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Chris Robshaw | 4/1 | 20.0% |
King faces an uphill battle to survive Week 2 unless the public vote rallies strongly behind him.
The second live show will provide another opportunity for the contestants to impress the judges and the public.
If Karen Carney maintains her high-scoring form, she could quickly move into outright favourite territory, while King will be desperate to improve.
Week 1 Scores Recap
- Karen & Carlos – 31 (highest score)
- Lewis & Katya – 28
- Amber & Nikita – 27
- Jimmy & Lauren – 27
- George & Alexis – 24
- La Voix & Aljaž – 24
- Vicky & Kai – 23
- Stefan & Dianne – 22
- Alex & Johannes – 21
What the expert says...
- Harry & Karen – 19
- Balvinder & Julian – 17
- Ellie & Vito – 17
- Thomas & Amy – 16
- Chris & Nadiya – 14
- Ross & Jowita – 10 (lowest score)
Where To Bet on Strictly Come Dancing
Punters can back the Strictly Come Dancing Winner market at a variety of leading bookmakers, with William Hill currently offering competitive odds on both the winner and first elimination markets.
For those new to betting, free bets are available across top UK betting sites, making it a perfect time to get involved.
Check out our full guide to the best entertainment betting sites for the latest offers.
