JB Gill is the second star set to appear on Strictly 2024 As Strictly Come Dancing gears up for its glittering 20th anniversary, the list of celebrity contestants starts to drip-feed into the media spotlight. The initial two stars have been secured, with renowned funnyman Chris McClausland and JLS crooner JB Gill poised to strut their stuff in an attempt to dazzle with their dance skills. The buzz is building as new names are tipped to emerge daily, leading up to the grand reveal of the complete roster.
Yet despite the excitement, Chris has encountered a bit of a setback even before hitting the BBC One dance stage. With bookmakers offering odds of 16/1 on his victory, it's suggested he stands as an "unlikely" contender to triumph in the upcoming series. Coral's John Hill clarified, saying: "Chris McCausland is unlikely to be one of the favourites to win Strictly Come Dancing this year.
" The odds-maker detailed: "We make the comedian 16-1 to lift the Glitterball Trophy, after he was confirmed as the first celebrity contestant on the show." Chris McCausland is the first blind contestant ever on Strictly (Image: BBC) READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing confirms opera star, doctor, rock singer for latest series [LATEST] On the flip side, JB has received more promising forecasts, shimmying in as the early front-runner of next year's Strictly champion hopefuls. His rhythmic prowess from both The X Factor days and JLS performances grants him favourable 5/1 odds.
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