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- Karen Carney now 4/6 favourite after perfect score.
- George Clarke drifts out to 9/4 as runner-up in the betting.
- Balvinder Sopal makes Strictly history with five dance-off wins.
Karen Carney Becomes New Favourite After Perfect Score
Karen Carney has surged to the top of the Strictly Come Dancing winner market after receiving a perfect 40 from the judges on Saturday night, firmly establishing herself as the one to beat in this year’s series.
Having started the show as an outsider, Carney’s steady progress and standout improvement has now culminated in her first perfect score of the series, with bookmakers reacting instantly by shortening her odds into 4/6.
It’s the first time all series that former favourite George Clarke has been knocked off top spot in the market as we head into the Quarter-Finals with just five celebrities remaining.
William Hill's latest betting market gives an implied probability of 60% that Carney is crowned winner of the show this year.
Strictly Come Dancing Winner Odds
| Strictly Come Dancing Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Carney | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| George Clarke | 9/4 | 30.8% |
| Lewis Cope | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Amber Davies | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Balvinder Sopal | 50/1 | 2.0% |
Carney’s rise reflects both her increasing scores and consistent improvement, while George Clarke’s dip in odds comes after a less-than-impressive performance by his own high standards over the weekend.
Historic Run for Balvinder Sopal
In what has now become Strictly legend, Balvinder Sopal made history on Sunday night after surviving a record fifth dance-off, knocking out Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe in the process.
No celebrity has ever won five dance-offs in a single series and while her odds of lifting the Glitterball Trophy remain long at 50/1, her resilience has made her a fan favourite and a potential upset story.
With just five contestants remaining, this Saturday marks Quarter-Final week, and all eyes will be on whether Carney can continue her dominant run.
Meanwhile, Lewis Cope remains in touching distance at 4/1 and could close the gap if he delivers another strong technical routine.
Cope has been the best dancer of the series but has failed to win the public over.
Expert View
What the expert says...
Jake Ashton - Entertainment Betting Expert - OLBG.com
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