The winner of Strictly Come Dancing has been predicted following the full lineup reveal.
The BBC dancing competition hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman is back for another year of emotional journeys and stunning dance routines.
In recent years, the reality series has been plagued by controversies.
Two former professionals on the show in Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima were removed from the (and replaced) after behavioural accusations from former partners were revealed.
The recent addition of Thomas Skinner to the cast has also been widely criticised.
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Now, however, according to Ladbrokes, there is a clear favourite to win the Glitterball Trophy.
Trailblazer Ellie Goldstein is currently leading the way to win the entire show.
The model and actress is just 3/1 to win the final, having entered as an 8/1 shot on Wednesday.
She is just ahead of YouTuber George Clarke, who is at 5/1 odds.
Strictly Come Dancing betting odds
Ellie Goldstein – 3/1
George Clarke – 5/1
Dani Dyer – 6/1
Vicky Pattison – 7/1
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – 8/1
Thomas Skinner – 10/1
Karen Carney – 12/1
La Voix – 14/1
Alex Kingston – 16/1
Balvinder Sopal – 16/1
Chris Robshaw – 16/1
Kristian Nairn – 20/1
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – 25/1
Ross King – 33/1
Stefan Dennis – 33/1
Meanwhile, TV personality Dani Dyer is closely following behind after she was given 6/1 odds.
Another big mover is The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner, who has been backed into 10/1 from 25/1.
Propping up the market at 33/1 are Neighbours icon Stefan Dennis and entertainment reporter Ross King.
Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: ‘With every contestant confirmed, punters have been making their favourites known. Ellie Goldstein has waltzed her way to the head of the betting, but it’s tight at the top.’
This comes after beloved pro Gorka Marquez confirmed he would not be competing this year.
The Spanish dancer, 34, has been competing in the BBC show since 2016 and has been a fan favourite who placed as runner up on three separate occasions.
Gorka was forced to break a few hearts on social media as he announced to fans that a new gig would clash with Strictly this year.
‘I am Happy to announce that I will be back for season two of BAILANDO CON LAS ESTRELLAS as a judge from September.
‘Due to the filming dates, this means that I won’t be competing with a partner this year in Strictly.’
Strictly Come Dancing will be available to watch on BBC.
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