Strictly Come Dancing: Thomas Skinner 12/1 for Glitterball trophy

Thomas Skinner has been priced at 12/1 by William Hill to win the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing after confirming his spot on the BBC show this morning.

The former Apprentice candidate and popular media personality sits sixth in the outright market for the Glitterball Trophy, with Ellie Goldstein heading the betting at 11/4. Vicky Pattison is next best at 11/2, while Dani Dyer and George Clarke share odds of 7/1, with new contestants to be announced soon.

We are yet to find out who this series’ celebrities will be partnered alongside, with several of the professional dancers rumoured to miss out on the BBC show this year.

Skinner is also heavily rumoured to take part in this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity.

Bet on Strictly Come Dancing with William Hill

William Hill have also released a range of ‘Thomas Skinner specials’ for the series, including 7/2 for him to say his trademark “Bosh” three or more times during his first live show, and 8/1 for him to be the first celebrity eliminated. Punters can also get 12/1 on him recording the lowest ever Strictly score, and 16/1 that he takes a tumble on debut.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – Outright Winner Odds:

• Ellie Goldstein – 11/4
• Vicky Pattison – 11/2
• Dani Dyer – 7/1
• George Clarke – 7/1
• Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – 10/1
• Thomas Skinner – 12/1
• BAR – 14/1

Thomas Skinner Specials:

• To say “Bosh” three or more times during first live show – 7/2
• Eliminated first – 8/1
• To record lowest ever score – 12/1
• Fall over during first routine – 16/1

Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Thomas Skinner’s announcement this morning that he will feature in Strictly this year has generated a lot of buzz, and we make the former Apprentice candidate a 12/1 shot to win the 2025 series.

“Those odds suggest Skinner may have to cut down on his beloved Dino’s Café breakfasts to get into Samba shape, but fans of his famous ‘Bosh’ catchphrase might not have to wait long to hear it – we’re 7/2 for him to say it more than twice in the opening show.

“Ellie Goldstein (11/4) and Vicky Pattison (11/2) are currently more fancied for Glitterball glory, but with Strictly you can never rule out an underdog.”

Could Skinner samba his way to Strictly success, or will the bookmakers’ odds prove correct? The first live show is just weeks away, and all eyes will be on whether “Bosh” makes it to the dancefloor.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at time of writing.*