Luke Lonergan has three predictions for Strictly Come Dancing 2023 ahead of the first live show on Saturday night.
The start of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 is nearly upon us, so let’s look at the latest odds and hopefully unearth some betting value.
Strictly Predictions: Who will win Strictly Come Dancing 2023?
It’s hard to see past the betting favourites Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to take the crown. Both young, experienced and athletic, they have all the right ingredients to wow the judges.
However, in previous years we have seen that - even with all the right ingredients - the public may latch onto a celebrity who captures their imagination like no other. Bill Bailey is the famous recent example, and I think this series might deliver something similar.
Strictly Top Male Betting Odds
Here are the latest odds in the Top Male market for Strictly Come Dancing.
| Top Male | Best Price | Worst Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Brazier | 13/8 | 6/4 |
| Layton Williams | 11/4 | 9/4 |
| Nigel Harman | 3/1 | 5/2 |
| Eddie Kadi | 8/1 | 6/1 |
Eddie Kadi is my bet to take the title outright; his infectious personality will no doubt be a hit with the public and judges alike. Bringing a sprinkle of the funny into routines worked for Bailey, so why not the same for Kadi?
He’s been handed good odds too - 14/1 to win the competition outright and 8/1 for top male will give you a nice little return and the enjoyment factor too - what’s not to love?
Strictly Top Female Betting Odds
Here are the latest odds in the Top Female market for Strictly Come Dancing.
| Top Female | Best Price | Worst Price |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Scanlon | 6/4 | 11/10 |
| Ellie Leach | 5/1 | 5/1 |
| Zara McDermott | 7/1 | 13/2 |
| Annabel Croft | 7/1 | 5/1 |
The competition between the female contestants this year is sure to be as fierce as ever, but Angela Scanlon is the favourite to be the top female performer of this year’s show.
With odds of 6/4, its well known that Scanlon was a dancer in a previous life before her One Show fame. I’m not sure I’d bet against her.
Strictly First to Leave Odds
Here are the latest odds in the 1st elimination market for Strictly Come Dancing.
| 1st Elimination | Best Price | Worst Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kanda | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| Jody Cundy | 4/1 | 3/1 |
| Krishnan Guru-Murthy | 4/1 | 11/4 |
| Les Dennis | 11/2 | 9/2 |
From potential victor to potential first casualty, it’s never nice to go out first, but it’s fun to guess who it might be. Taking on the Waltz in your first week is a tough task even an experienced dancer, but the bookies reckon it might lead to an early exit for Nikita Kanda - she could be a good bet at 2/1 to be the first celebrity to leave the ballroom.
