Ellie Goldstein has been installed as the 11/4 favourite in William Hill’s latest outright betting market to lift the 2025 Glitterball Trophy in the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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The British actress and model – who has previously appeared on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off, recently joined the cast of the BBC series Malory Towers, and made history as the first model with a disability to feature on the cover of Vogue magazine – now heads the betting as she takes on her latest challenge on British television.
Hot on her heels is Love Island winner turned TV personality Dani Dyer (9/2), while Channel 4’s George Clarke (11/2) isn’t far behind. Vicky Pattinson (7/1) also features prominently in what looks set to be another captivating series of the show.
Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner (16/1) is also a confirmed participant and may be an outsider on the dancefloor, but his larger-than-life personality is likely to attract plenty of fans’ attention – and perhaps a few backers looking for a lively long-shot.
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (33/1) and ex-England rugby captain Chris Robshaw (40/1) will be lacing up their dancing shoes as they make the switch from boots to ballrooms. Both men were known for their physicality and athletic prowess during their playing days, but Strictly will demand a different kind of discipline and agility under the spotlight.
For the Game of Thrones fans, Kristian Nairn – also known as ‘Hodor’ – features in this year’s lineup and is priced at 25/1 in William Hill’s betting. Standing at 6ft 10in, he is possibly one of the tallest contestants to ever take part in the show, and while his height may pose a challenge on the dancefloor, his popularity with fans could see him become a dark horse in the competition.
Pairings for this year’s line-up are yet to be confirmed and speculation around which professional dancers will feature is growing, after rumours suggestions that several former regulars could miss out on the show this year.
With new personalities, celebrity pairings, and big-priced outsiders in the betting, Strictly Come Dancing 2025 promises another season full of inspiring stories, emotions, and entertainment.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – Outright Winner Odds:
- Ellie Goldstein – 11/4
- Dani Dyer – 9/2
- George Clarke – 11/2
- Vicky Pattinson – 7/1
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – 9/1
- Karen Carney – 10/1
- La Voix – 12/1
- Alex Kingston – 12/1
- Balvinder Sopal – 16/1
- Thomas Skinner – 16/1
- Kristian Nairn – 25/1
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – 33/1
- Chris Robshaw – 40/1
- Stefan Dennis – 40/1
- Ross King – 50/1
*Odds correct at the time of writing – prices subject to change*
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Strictly is always one of the biggest events in the British TV calendar and this year’s lineup has already got punters talking. Ellie Goldstein leads the way at 11/4 and she’s proving very popular in the early betting, while Dani Dyer follows at 9/2, with George Clarke close behind at 11/2.
“Thomas Skinner may be a 16/1 outsider on paper, but his ‘larger than life’ personality could make him one of the most entertaining contestants of the series, and that alone tends to attract interest from punters.”
