Strictly Come Dancing Odds: Ellie Favourite But Ross Could Lose Crown Early
Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 line-up has now been confirmed, and just four celebrities are single-figure prices on betting sites to win this year's Glitterball Trophy.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will return to co-host the BBC One Latin and ballroom show, which has 15 new famous faces hoping to strut their stuff to victory.
Several champions are already in the line-up, including Love Island winner Dani Dyer and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! victor Vicky Pattison.
They are joined by former England rugby union captain Chris Robshaw and ex-Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a Golden Boot winner during his playing days.
But who has what it takes to go all the way and strike Strictly gold in December?
Ellie Early Frontrunner
The aptly named Ellie Goldstein is the early 3/1 favourite on betting apps to take first place in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The trailblazing model, actor and influencer – who made history in 2023 as the first model with Down’s syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue – is the frontrunner with Bet365 .
Ellie cannot wait for her Strictly journey to begin, but admits the show will be “challenging”.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Odds: Series Winner
Celebrity | Odds | Bookmaker |
Ellie Goldstein | 3/1 | |
Dani Dyer | 5/1 | |
George Clarke | 13/2 | |
Vicky Pattison | 8/1 | |
Karen Carney | 11/1 | |
Tom Skinner | 12/1 | |
Alex Kingston | 14/1 | |
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro) | 14/1 | |
La Voix | 16/1 | |
Balvinder Sopal | 16/1 | |
Kristian Nairn | 25/1 | |
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 33/1 | |
Stefan Dennis | 40/1 | |
Chris Robshaw | 40/1 | |
Ross King | 50/1 |
(Odds correct at time of publish - 12:00pm 18/8/25)
She said: "I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dancefloor. Let the Strictly journey begin!"
One of her biggest challengers could be ex-Love Island star Dani Dyer, who is 5/1 with Star Sports.
Dani will no doubt be cheered on by her famous father, former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, in the Strictly studio, and she will be hoping to repeat her Love Island feat by claiming victory in the BBC series.
British YouTuber George Clarke could also provide some competition at the top of the market.
He is 13/2 third favourite, followed by former Queen of the Jungle Vicky, who is an 8/1 chance.
Backers should beware that while Vicky is "buzzing" about taking part in the show, she is also "terrified" about showing off her dancing ability to the nation.
She said: "I am not a natural dancer!
"However, it’s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!"
Refund or free bet when one selection in an accumulator lets the bet down
Refund or free bet when one selection in an accumulator lets the bet down
Refund or free bet when one selection in an accumulator lets the bet down
Gladiator... Ready?
In the middle of the outright betting market sit several familiar faces, including former Apprentice candidate Thomas Skinner - famed for his ‘bosh’ catchphrase - and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, better known as Nitro.
Former England women's footballer Karen Carney is the best of the double-figure prices, at 11/1, followed by 12/1 chance Skinner.
Nitro isn't far behind at 14/1, the same top price as Doctor Who star Alex Kingston.
However, her official comment about appearing in this year's Strictly may not inspire many to pile into Alex to win this year's Glitterball Trophy.
Speaking about the upcoming series, she simply said: “Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!”
Alex is best-priced 14/1 to win this year's series, just in front of drag queen La Voix (16/1) and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who is also a 16/1 chance.
Balvinder said: "Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen.
"Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of.
"I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom!"
King's Short Strictly Fling?
Sadly, someone has to be propping up the market at the start of the show - and that unwanted title belongs to Ross King this year.
Best known as ITV’s Los Angeles Correspondent on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, he looks unlikely to bring much Hollywood sparkle to the judges’ scores if the early odds are any guide.
Ross is 50/1 to win the Glitterball Trophy, but he might have to make do with the bright lights of LA instead.
That's because he is the 7/4 favourite to be the first celebrity eliminated from the competition.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Odds: First Elimination
Celebrity | Odds | Probability |
Ross King | 7/4 | 36.4% |
Chris Robshaw | 15/8 | 34.8% |
Stefan Dennis | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Kristian Nairn | 3/1 | 25% |
Balvinder Sopal | 7/2 | 22.2% |
La Voix | 4/1 | 20% |
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro) | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Alex Kingston | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Thomas Skinner | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Karen Carney | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Vicky Pattison | 7/1 | 12.5% |
George Clarke | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Dani Dyer | 9/1 | 10% |
Ellie Goldstein | 10/1 | 9.1% |
King has said about taking part: "I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes!
"Let’s give this the best that I can! As my mum always said: 'You’ll never know till you give it a go!'"
Others in contention for an early exit include ex-England skipper Robshaw (15/8) and Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis (2/1), who are both 40/1 longshots to dance to Strictly victory this year.
Former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is 5/2 to be booted off the show first, and Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn - best known for playing Hodor in the HBO fantasy series - is 3/1 to be shown the door early on.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
