Strictly Come Dancing is set to make a grand return to our television screens in just a few weeks, and the full line-up for the new series has finally been unveiled. The audience will be entertained by 15 celebrity contestants, who will strut their stuff on the dance floor in hopes of clinching the coveted Glitter Ball trophy. Earlier this week, the final three Strictly stars were announced as Nick Knowles, Sam Quek and Paul Merson.
They'll join a host of other celebrities including The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks and sprinter Montell Douglas. Now that the full line-up has been confirmed, bookies have started making predictions about who could emerge victorious in the BBC's popular dance competition. EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick has received a significant boost and is currently one of the favourites to win, according to Ladbrokes.
The bookies have placed the soap star, best known for his role as Jay Brown, at just 4/1 to win this year's show, putting him SECOND in the betting, behind only Love Island star Tasha Ghouri (7/2), reports OK! . Elsewhere, Shayne Ward occupies the podium spots at 6/1, with JB Gill currently a 7/1 shot alongside Sam Quek, while Tom Dean (8/1) is the only other name priced shorter than 10/1. Next up is sprinter Montell Douglas (14/1), Towie star Pete Wicks 12/1 as well as Dr Punam Krishan, Sarah Hadland and Toyah Willcox all have odds of 16/1.
Bringing up the rear are Chris McCausland and Nick Knowles with 20/1 and Paul Merson with 28/1 and .