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Strictly Come Dancing Odds: Karen Carney Surges in Betting
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 betting market has been shaken up yet again after a standout weekend at Blackpool, with Karen Carney now emerging as one of the biggest movers of the entire series so far.
Her stunning Tower Ballroom performance has sparked a wave of interest from William Hill customers, prompting a significant price cut and turning her into the best-backed contestant of the week.
Carney had been available at 7/2 before the show, but her Blackpool routine has clearly resonated with viewers and bettors alike, seeing her price trimmed into 7/4, making her the second favourite.
The former England footballer has been steadily improving throughout the competition, but Saturday’s routine appears to have marked a turning point, not only pushing her up the leaderboard but generating serious momentum in the betting.
Her rise has seen her leapfrog several long-standing contenders, including Lewis Cope, who drifts into third favourite at 4/1. The market now forms a clear top two: George Clarke remains the Evens favourite, but the narrowing gap suggests that Carney’s growing support is not being ignored by traders or punters. With Blackpool often a decisive moment in the competition, her surge has arrived at exactly the right time.
Blackpool week traditionally causes major market reshuffles, and this year has been no exception. Beyond the top two, there is a sizeable price jump to the rest of the field.
Amber Davies (25/1), Alex Kingston (33/1) and Balvinder Sopal (250/1) remain outsiders, with little support so far to trouble the main contenders. For Davies and Kingston, consistent performances have kept them in the competition, but they have yet to generate sustained betting interest. Meanwhile, Sopal’s long price reflects a lack of momentum and her position near the bottom of the market.
Still, Strictly is known for its unpredictability. A breakout routine, a viral moment or a dramatic judges’ decision can cause enormous swings in the odds. But right now, all eyes are on Carney, who has captured the attention of both the judges and the betting public heading into the latter stages of the competition.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – Outright Odds
- George Clarke – EVS
- Karen Carney – 7/4
- Lewis Cope – 4/1
- Amber Davies – 25/1
- Alex Kingston – 33/1
- Balvinder Sopal – 250/1
Odds subject to change — prices accurate at the time of writing.
William Hill spokesperson Lee Phelps said: “Karen Carney’s Blackpool dance was an absolute showstopper and the betting tells the story. She’s been our best-backed contestant in the last week, reflected in a major move from 7/2 into 7/4, having been as big as 8/1 the week prior.”
“She now sits second in the outright market, jumping ahead of long-time contenders like Lewis Cope, and punters clearly believe she’s on a trajectory that could see her challenge for the Glitterball Trophy.”
“George Clarke remains Evens favourite, but with momentum firmly behind Carney, that position is far from comfortable. Elsewhere, Lewis Cope is next best in the betting at 4/1, while Amber Davies (25/1), Alex Kingston (33/1) and Balvinder Sopal (250/1) remain outsiders.”
As Strictly moves towards its dramatic final weeks, the momentum behind Karen Carney has transformed the betting picture. If her Blackpool performance is any indicator, the fight for the Glitterball Trophy may be far from over.
