Strictly Come Dancing Odds: Ross King Emerges as Odds-On Favourite to Exit 2025 Show First
Joshua Kerr 
Welcome to Strictly Come Dancing 2025! The glitter is back, the shoes are shined, and the class of this year’s series is ready to hit the dancefloor.
From soap stars and Olympic heroes to drag icons and reality royalty, this year’s cast promises a show-stopping mix of flair, footwork, and fan favourites.
As sequins shimmer and partnerships take shape, the big question is already looming: Who will win Strictly 2025?
Let the ballroom battle commence!
Strictly Come Dancing Betting
Strictly isn’t just Saturday night comfort viewing — it’s also one of the most popular reality TV betting markets in the UK.
Whether you’re backing the early frontrunners or betting on a dark horse to rise through the leaderboard, Strictly odds offer an extra layer of weekly excitement.
With each paso, jive and cha-cha, the odds will shift — and fans are already locking in their predictions.
You’ll find Strictly outright winner odds available across all major UK bookmakers, though enhanced specials or free bet promotions are typically offered through general TV betting markets.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Odds
Here’s a look at the latest odds on who could win this year’s Glitterball trophy — based on implied probability, here are the dancers most likely to take the crown:
| Contestant | Known For | Odds | Probability (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Clarke | YouTuber | 3/1 | 25% |
| Lewis Cope | Actor (Emmerdale) | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Karen Carney | Ex-Footballer/Presenter | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Vicky Pattison | TV Presenter/Radio Host | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Amber Davies | Love Island Winner/Performer | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| La Voix | Drag performer and comedian | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Harry Aikines-Aryeetey | Team GB sprinter/Gladiator | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Ellie Goldstein | Model/influencer | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Balvinder Sopal | EastEnders actress | 22/1 | 4.3% |
| Alex Kingston | Actress (Doctor Who, ER) | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Football pundit, ex-Chelsea striker | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Stefan Dennis | Neighbours actor | 50/1 | 2% |
| Thomas Skinner | Apprentice entrepreneur | 66/1 | 1.5% |
| Ross King | Presenter/ Entertainment Reporter | 100/1 | 1% |
| Chris Robshaw | Ex-England rugby captain | 100/1 | 1% |
Next Elimination
Here’s a look at the latest odds on who could exit first from this year's competition — based on implied probability, here are the dancers most likely to fall short:
| Contestant | Known For | Odds | Probability (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross King | Presenter/ Entertainment Reporter | 4/6 | 60% |
| Thomas Skinner | Apprentice entrepreneur | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| Chris Robshaw | Ex-England rugby captain | 4/1 | 20% |
| Stefan Dennis | Neighbours actor | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Harry Aikines-Aryeetey | Team GB sprinter/Gladiator | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Balvinder Sopal | EastEnders actress | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Alex Kingston | Actress (Doctor Who, ER) | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Ellie Goldstein | Model/influencer | 28/1 | 3.4% |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Football pundit, ex-Chelsea striker | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| La Voix | Drag performer and comedian | 50/1 | 2% |
| Vicky Pattison | TV Presenter/Radio Host | 66/1 | 2.5% |
| Lewis Cope | Actor (Emmerdale) | 100/1 | 1% |
| George Clarke | YouTuber | 100/1 | 1% |
| Karen Carney | Ex-Footballer/Presenter | 100/1 | 1% |
Odds accurate as of Wednesday, 1st October at 12pm BST.
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