Favorites to Win and Predicted Odds for Strictly Come Dancing 2024
The highly anticipated return of Strictly Come Dancing is here, with 15 new famous faces ready to showcase their dance skills on the glittering dance floor. Over the next three months, these celebrities will be paired with professional dancers as they tackle various ballroom and Latin dances in a bid to impress the judging panel. The familiar faces of Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel-Horwood, and Anton Du Beke will once again take their seats as judges to critique the performances each week.
In addition to the judges’ scores, the public will also have a say in determining the fate of the contestants through viewer votes. This combination of expert critique and audience support adds an exciting element to the competition, making it unpredictable and thrilling for both the participants and the viewers.
Among the star-studded lineup for this season are familiar faces such as singer Toyah Willcox, opera singer Wynne Evans, JLS star JB Gill, comedian Chris McCausland, and Olympic swimmer Tom Dean. Joining them on the dance floor are Eastenders actor Jamie Borthwick, Miranda actress Sarah Hadland, Olympic medalist and TV presenter Sam Quek, former footballer Paul Merson, TV presenter Nick Knowles, Gladiator Montell Douglas, singer and actor Shayne Ward, TV personality and podcast host Pete Wicks, model and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri, and BBC Morning Live’s Dr. Punam Krishan.
The professional dancers who will be guiding the celebrities through their dance routines include Vito Coppola, Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Gorka Marquez, Johannes Radebe, Karen Hauer, and Aljaz Skorjanec. With such a diverse and talented lineup, the competition is sure to be fierce, and the stakes are high for all the participants.
Current Odds and Favorites to Win
Even before the celebrities have hit the dance floor, speculation is rife about who might emerge as the frontrunner to win the coveted Strictly Come Dancing trophy. According to the latest odds from VirginBet, here are the current favorites and their predicted chances of winning:
– JB Gill – 4/1
– Tasha Ghouri – 4/1
– Shayne Ward – 5/1
– Jamie Borthwick – 6/1
– Sam Quek – 13/2
– Sarah Hadland – 12/1
– Montell Douglas – 14/1
– Tom Dean – 14/1
– Chris McCausland – 16/1
– Pete Wicks – 20/1
– Toyah Wilcox – 25/1
– Wynne Evans – 33/1
– Punam Krishan – 40/1
– Nick Knowles – 50/1
– Paul Merson – 50/1
These odds give a glimpse into the early predictions for the season, but as we all know, anything can happen on the dance floor, and surprises are always in store on Strictly Come Dancing.
Key Dates and Schedule
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off with the pre-recorded launch show on Saturday, September 14, airing on BBC One at 7.20pm. The live shows will then commence from September 21 onwards, with the contestants showcasing their dance routines to a live audience and millions of viewers at home.
As the celebrities and their professional partners gear up for a season of intense training, dazzling performances, and nail-biting eliminations, the excitement is palpable among fans of the show. Stay tuned to see who will emerge victorious and claim the title of Strictly Come Dancing champion for 2024.